This Giving Tuesday, Memphis needs you!
It’s Giving Tuesday!
You hear nonprofits talk about it every year, but what is it exactly? Where did it come from? And why does it matter so much?
Let’s break it down real quick:
What is Giving Tuesday?
GivingTuesday is a global movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity. It’s a day for all of us, wherever we are in the world, to pause, take a breath, and give back.
Whether it’s helping a neighbor, sharing your resources, supporting a cause you believe in, or just making someone smile, every act of generosity counts, and everyone has something to give.
This Giving Tuesday, Memphis Needs You
This Giving Tuesday, we want to tap into all that radical generosity and direct it right here at home.
Because Memphis needs more of what’s already here.
We’re talking about:
🧑🏫 Teachers leading classrooms with purpose
🏫 Schools that rewrite what’s possible for students
🤝 Mentors who show up for the next generation
And Here’s the Big News:
We’ve got a matching gift up to $25,000 💥
That means every single dollar you give will be doubled so your impact stretches even further.
👉 Click here to double your dollars.
This is your moment to give back to the city you love. And we've got a giving level for everyone:
🧑🏫 $50 — Support a Teacher
Recruit, equip, and retain the excellent educators Memphis needs. Your $50 gift helps cover the cost of running 2–3 job fairs a year for aspiring and seasoned teachers through the Teach901 job fair. Plus, it helps us fund Teacher Appreciation Events throughout the year like our Back to School Bash and Chick-fil-a Teacher Appreciation Events.
$100 — Back Service Trips
Support the people who support Memphis. The Serve901 bunkhouse houses thousands of college kids traveling to Memphis to serve and experience the culture. Your $250 gift helps repair and maintain the bunkhouse. Repairing bunk beds, showers, or fixtures, funding safety and comfort upgrades, and expanding our ability to host service teams.
🧑💼 $250 — Empower a Young Professional
We’re committed to keeping our talent in Memphis. But to do that, we need to give them opportunities and reasons to stay. Your $100 gift fuels employment support and professional development and networking events that help Choose901 Alumni build careers, make connections, and stay rooted in Memphis.
🌆 $500+ — Choose901, Give901
Most of us are really good at enjoying Memphis, but if you enjoy Memphis, it’s time to invest in Memphis. All of our campaigns are designed to invest in Memphis through service, education, small businesses, young adults, etc. We want this city to grow and thrive because we know its potential. If you feel like we do, this one is for you. Your gift is the ultimate way to invest in the city you love.
🏀 $1000 — Memphis MVP
As a Memphis MVP, your $1,000 gift drives lasting change by investing directly in what Memphis needs most: excellent teachers, innovative schools, and life-changing mentors. Your generosity fuels the frontline, equipping educators, sustaining after-school programs, and expanding opportunities for students across the city.
You Already Have What It Takes
No cape needed. No big platform. Just a heart for Memphis and the desire to make a difference.
So this Giving Tuesday, let’s do what Memphians do best:
Show up. Give back. Build something better together.
P.S. Shop the Choose901 Holiday Market now until Dec 19th! And when you stop by, bring items to donate to the Give901 food drive!
