Memphis Rox

Memphis Rox brings hope and healing to South Memphis


Memphis Rox is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rock climbing gym and community center located in the Soulsville neighborhood of South Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis Rox brings rehabilitation, healing and a renewed sense of hope to challenged communities by providing a climbing facility and programs that foster relationships across cultural, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds.

The Details


Memphis, TN

Since 2020 to Present

Grant Amount to Date: $310,000+

The Need

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, jobs in south Memphis were lost. Those affected were struggling to afford food for themselves and their families. We saw an opportunity to support Memphis Rox in supporting this great community.

 

Our Contribution

$310,000+ was given in support.

 

The Impact

Many families in south Memphis rely on school lunches for their meal of the day. With our donation, Memphis Rox was able to provide access to thousands of healthy, affordable meals. In fact, over 24,000 lunches were given out from April 2020 to December 2020.

In addition to needing the meals, the families also needed bigger, better space to gather and share meals.

The funds from our donation also helped complete a kitchen expansion and added much needed seating at Memphis Rox. These improvements aided in subsidizing the costs while increasing the capacity of kitchen and meals.

$310,000+

Grant Amount

For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in.

Matthew 25:35