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The Charity Gala

November 14, 2026
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6:00 pm

Mark your calendars for the 35th Annual Charity Gala on Saturday, November 14, 2026!

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The Charity Gala

11.14.2026
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6:00 pm

Mark your calendars for the 35th Annual Charity Gala on Saturday, November 14, 2026!

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100 Women Who Care Awards Celebration Luncheon

3.5.2026
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11:00 am

This event brings women together with a shared purpose: to give back, connect with one another, and learn more about the nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities across West Tennessee.

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The Jackson Symphony Check Presentation

Community Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to The Jackson Symphony

May 11, 2026

The Community Foundation of West Tennessee is proud to award a $25,000 grant to The Jackson Symphony in support of its Regional Music Centers initiative, expanding access to music education opportunities for children and families across Dyer, Henry, McNairy, Obion, and Weakley counties.

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Check presentation with students

CWTAR Partners with the Community Foundation to Award $9,000 in Scholarships

May 8, 2026

In partnership with the Community Foundation of West Tennessee, the Central West Tennessee Association of Realtors (CWTAR) awarded $9,000 in scholarships to students across its service area.

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Check presentation with Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

Community Foundation Grants $25,000 to Le Bonheur's Mobile Pediatric Clinic

May 6, 2026

The Community Foundation of West Tennessee recently awarded a $25,000 grant to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in support of its “Le Bonheur on the Move” Mobile Care Unit, which serves children across rural West Tennessee.

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Photo of 2025 Awards at Charity Gala

Nominations Open for 2026 Jackson Awards

May 1, 2026

The Community Foundation of West Tennessee is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Jackson Awards. Nominations will remain open through June 30, 2026.

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Taylor Risley Announced as New Chief Financial Officer

April 27, 2026

The Community Foundation of West Tennessee is pleased to announce the appointment of Taylor Risley as its new Chief Financial Officer.

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CWTAR Scholarship Applications Open for West Tennessee High School Seniors

March 11, 2026

The Community Foundation of West Tennessee, in partnership with the Central West Tennessee Association of Realtors, is now accepting applications for the 2026 CWTAR Scholarship, which supports graduating high school seniors across nine West Tennessee counties.

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Women Giving Together: 100 Women Who Care Awards $15,000 in Grants

March 6, 2026

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Community Foundation of West Tennessee hosted the 3rd Annual 100 Women Who Care Awards Luncheon. The group of women awarded $15,000 to nonprofit organizations serving the region, demonstrating the powerful impact women can make when they come together in philanthropy.

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Community Impact Grant: How to Create a Strong Application

February 26, 2026

Whether you’re a returning applicant or considering applying for the first time, this guide will walk you through eligibility, application requirements, and helpful tips to strengthen your grant application.

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Foundation Opens Applications for Annual Grant Program

February 9, 2026

The Community Foundation of West Tennessee is accepting applications for its 2026-2027 Community Impact Grant cycle. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and Foundation funds are invited to apply for funding to support projects that directly benefit residents across 20 West Tennessee counties.

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Melissa Spurgeon Named President/CEO of Community Foundation of West Tennessee

December 17, 2025

The Community Foundation of West Tennessee announces the appointment of Melissa Spurgeon as its next President/Chief Executive Officer. Spurgeon will assume leadership of the nonprofit following the retirement of Dr. Frank McMeen, who has guided the Foundation since 2000.

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$25,000 Donated in Second Round of Hunger Relief Grants

November 25, 2025

The Community Foundation of West Tennessee announced the second and expanded round of its Hunger Relief Grants, allocating an additional $25,000 to food assistance partners serving 20 rural counties across West Tennessee.

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Community Foundation Donates $20,000 in Hunger Relief Grants

November 3, 2025

In response to the unfolding situation surrounding a delay in SNAP benefits and its impact in the region, the Community Foundation of West Tennessee donated $20,000 in hunger relief assistance to two local nonprofits.

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Community Foundation Announces President’s Retirement and Search for Successor

September 10, 2025

The Community Foundation of West Tennessee’s Board of Trustees announced that its President, Dr. Frank McMeen, will retire from his position. The board has initiated a search for his successor with the goal of filling the position by the end of the year.

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Community Foundation Donates $5,000 to Support Union's HUB for Advanced 3D Printing Technology

August 26, 2025

The Community Foundation of West Tennessee donated $5,000 to Union University’s HUB for Innovation, Making, and Entrepreneurship. This gift was used to purchase a Form 4L Resin 3D Printer, enhancing the Department of Engineering’s work with local nonprofits.

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2021-2023 Board of Trustees Chairman

7.20.2023

We are highlighting our 2021-2023 Board Chair, Bill Buckley. We are thankful for his leadership and contributions to The Foundation during his term.

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$55,000 Awarded in Community Impact Grants for 2023-2024

6.22.2023

The Community Foundation of West Tennessee awarded $55,000 to seven organizations for its annual Community Impact Grants at a celebration hosted at Catbird Studio.

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Foundation Transition

6.14.2023

We are excited to begin a new journey of growth, enrichment, and community development in the lives of West Tennesseans.

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A Weekend of Tennis and Fundraising

5.24.2023

The West Tennessee Invitational is a weekend packed full of tennis, friendly competition, and fundraising to support the health and well-being of babies and children in West Tennessee.

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What is a Donor Services Associate?

5.12.2023

Learn more about the day to day role of our Donor Services Associate, Haylee Criswell.

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Foundation Group Donates $10,000 to Purchase Sleep Sacks for Newborns

4.17.2023

The Ayers Children’s Medical Center Advisory Board, a committee of The Foundation, donated $10,000 to fund the purchase of 1,250 sleep sacks for the West Tennessee Healthcare Women’s Center.

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