Save the date for the 3rd Annual 100 Women Who Care: West Tennessee Awards Luncheon on March 5, 2026. Be a part of the impact and learn more about the power of women in philanthropy.
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Look back at the 34th Annual Charity Gala, where we celebrated 40 years of impact, recognized community leaders, and enjoyed an elegant evening in Downtown Jackson.
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In response to the devastating weather events on April 2, 2025, into April 3, 2025, the Community Foundation of West Tennessee has activated its Disaster Relief Fund to support residents and areas affected by the storms.
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Community Foundation of West Tennessee hosted a kickoff event for its 40th anniversary on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the New Southern Hotel in downtown Jackson. This occasion marks the beginning of a year-long celebration to highlight the organization’s history, impact and future.
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A vital piece of our mission at the Community Foundation of West Tennessee is the annual funds we provide to assist individuals in need. In 2023, a grant from our organization helped pay the remaining balance for Caleb Beebe's service dog, Brody.
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After an F4 tornado devastated Jackson in May 2003, the Community Foundation organized the Storm Aid Concert, featuring Amy Grant, Vince Gill, and Darryl Worley. These fundraising efforts brought in $600,000 to help with disaster relief for our friends and neighbors.
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Our first three endowments were established in 1987 - Georgia Wilson Endowment, Dr. Chester Jones Endowment, and Joe Hamilton Heart Center Endowment. Read the original article from 1987.
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100 Women Who Care: West Tennessee awarded $17,000 in grants to local nonprofits at an awards luncheon on March 7, 2025. The event brought together members to network, hear from nonprofit finalists, and vote for the nonprofits to be funded.
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