MEMPHIS, Tenn. — ABC24 and the TEGNA Foundation, the charitable foundation sponsored by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), has awarded three area nonprofit organizations community grants totaling $14,000.
Community grants in Memphis are aimed at alleviating community concerns such as food insecurity and the health and wellness of both youth and adults. Among the grant recipients are:
• Hobson-Goodlow Foundation: The $5,000 grant will help support the African American Male Image Award Scholarship luncheon, which aims to raise funds to support college-bound African American male high school seniors and recognize African American men in the Memphis community who exhibit a sense of brotherhood for all humanity, have respect for scholarship, and engage in community service. The Foundation honors African American men who excel in the areas of business, community service, and education and have made an impact in the Memphis community through their service and work endeavors. (Check presentation will take place on July 2nd at ABC24 1725 Shelby Oaks Dr. Ste. 101 at 10:30am)
• RedZone Memphis, Inc.: The $5,000 grant will provide funding to assist with the operational side of the organization’s outreach programming associated with their community resource center. Specifically, the funds will be used to provide space that responds to the needs of the community around, health and healthy spaces, technological and vocational training/development amongst youth and adults, in direct support their state-of-the art info-tech computer lab. (Check presentation will take place on July 2nd at RedZone Memphis 2855 Park Ave. at 1:30pm.)
• Clean Memphis: The $4,000 grant funding will support Clean Memphis’ partnership with over 10 public schools in Memphis where they will conduct cafeteria food waste audits with 4th grade students examining waste patterns and analyzing the data collected to develop school-level interventions to food waste. In addition to these school-level interventions, Clean Memphis is also working with the school district’s Central Nutrition Services to examine the results of the food waste audits to identify further possible changes to policies and procedures to reduce food waste. (Check presentation will take place on July 2nd at Clean Memphis 3548 Walker Ave. Ste 102 at 2:00pm.)
ABC24 President and General Manger, Chris Franklin stated “Building a better Memphis begins with investing our time, energy, and resources. I'm excited that ABC24 and TEGNA are showcasing our commitment to Memphis by supporting dedicated non-profits that align with many of our values.”
“We are proud to support ABC24 as they address critical community needs in Memphis,” said Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA. “Our stations are committed to investing in local nonprofit organizations through grant funding and also by bringing awareness to critical local needs.”
The TEGNA Foundation Community Grants program addresses the diverse local community needs in communities served by TEGNA. Most grants awarded fall into one of the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Categories: Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, and Zero Hunger. Other goals supported include Decent Work and Economic Growth, Reduced Inequality, No Poverty, Life Below Water and Life on Land.
Community Grants are vetted by a committee of employees at each station, including the station general manager, and approved by the TEGNA Foundation Board of Directors. Stations also amplify the impact of the TEGNA Foundation’s charitable contributions through reporting and employee volunteerism. For information or to apply for a TEGNA Foundation Community Grant, click here