The Fireside Chat was an event held for the Promise Staff. We gathered to discuss Black history, our Memphis community and the history of Promise. The conversation was led by …
Ms. Johnson’s Story
“We were looking for somewhere nice and peaceful and comfortable.” Ms. Elaine Johnson and her family were looking for a place for her to call her own. Growing up, the …
Mr. Wilkes’ Story
“They’re a godsend. The staff and advocates are outstanding. They see to your needs.” Mr. Theddy Wilkes has been a Promise client since 2014. Before receiving the keys to his …
2018 Point in Time Annual Count
Promise staff member (above) Tracey Hunter Our partners at the Community Alliance for the Homeless (CAFTH) organized their annual count for the homeless: The Point-In-Time Report for Memphis/Shelby County. As always, Promise …
Podcast: A Promise and hopes in northern Uptown
Mary Ward and Cornelius Sander (pictured) with Promise CDC talk community and development in North Memphis on the High Ground News On the Ground Podcast. (Natalie Van Gundy) On S4:E9 …
National Night Out
ANNUAL AUGUST EVENT Join Promise Development Corporation as we bring local flavor to National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign promoting neighborhood camaraderie and safety. We’re celebrating the creation of …
General Beautification Day | May 18 – 9 a.m to noon
Promise needs your help! For General Beautification Day on May 18, we are asking for help volunteering with planting, shrubbery and mulching. Volunteers are needed at all Promise locations. We …