Look What You Made Happen, Memphis. Help fuel us for 2026
Because of YOU, Memphis moved forward in 2025.
And because of your belief in this city, we’re ready to dream even bigger in 2026.
Your Support Was an Investment in Memphis
You helped recruit and retain teachers.
You helped young talent stay and thrive.
You amplified local businesses.
You fueled service in every corner of the 901.
And it’s working.
🚀 2025: A Year of Measurable Impact
Take a look at what your generosity made possible:
Teach901: Placed 325 teachers in Memphis classrooms across 270+ schools, driving an estimated $516M in student impact.
Serve901: Over 1,000 volunteers gave 8,799 hours of service, delivering over $27M in economic and perception value for our city.
Choose901 Alumni: Reached 3,000+ graduates, with 1,500+ currently in college and 600+ college degrees earned by 2025. Since 2024, we've helped 165+ alumni secure jobs, fueling long-term success and $1.5B lifetime economic impact for Memphis.
Choose901: Grew to 430,000 brand followers, reached over 23 million people, and shared 650 positive Memphis stories in 2025. Through small‑business amplification and community storytelling, Choose901 helped generate $3.75 million in long‑term economic impact for local entrepreneurs and more than $1.25 million in projected 10‑year impact.
the 2025 impact report
This is what happens when Memphis comes together.
Let’s do it again — even bigger.
Fuel the Impact for 2026
Every dollar you give supports real work in Memphis and you get to decide where your investment goes:
🛠️ Level 1: the bunkhouse boost – $50
Support: Serve901 Service Trips
Fund repairs and upgrades to our volunteer housing so Serve901 can host college students year-round. Their service reshapes perceptions and energizes our city and your gift makes it possible.
🎓 Level 2: the grad pack – $100
Support: Choose901 Alumni Mentorship
Help us stay connected with graduates during those critical years after high school. Your gift equips alumni with job leads, mentorship, and career tools helping them stay, grow, and lead right here in Memphis.
🍎 Level 3: the teacher shoutout – $250
Support: Teach901 Recruitment and Retention
Sponsor appreciation events, job fairs, and teacher surveys that strengthen recruitment and retention. Every great teacher deserves to feel seen and supported and your gift ensures they are.
📣 Level 4: The HYPE SQUAD – $500
Support: Choose901 Megaphone
Fund storytelling, influencer partnerships, and local biz features that share the best of Memphis. Your gift helps us recruit talent, boost community pride, and champion what makes Memphis shine.
🌆 Level 5: The 901 All-In – $1,000
Support: All Campaigns via City Leadership
Power the full ecosystem — Teach901, Serve901, Choose901, Give901, and Alumni. Your investment fuels leadership, service, storytelling, and long-term transformation across the city.
💳 More Ways to Give
Looking for more ways to give? We’ve got you covered.
You can give using:
📅 Give Before December 31
Let’s finish 2025 strong and launch 2026 with clear vision and deeper impact.
🧾 100% tax-deductible. 100% Memphis-made impact.
