RISE Memphis

Join us in wishing a very special Happy Birthday to Adrienne Moore, our incredible Goal Card Program Coordinator at RISE Memphis! 🎂

Adrienne’s dedication and hard work are making a lasting impact on our students and the community. We’re so grateful for all that you do, Adrienne. Here’s to another amazing year of growth and success. 🌟

Back to school season is here!

RISE Memphis would like to wish all students, teachers, and administrators a successful school year.

We are here for you every step of the way.

Happy Birthday to Ripley Neff, Financial Counselor at the Greater Memphis Financial Empowerment Center. 🎉

Ripley shows up every day to help Memphis residents take control of their finances and build a better future and we are so grateful for the heart and dedication she brings to this work.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday, Ripley! 🎂

That's a wrap ...last night we celebrated the completion of our July 2026 Save Up Class. We will host our next class in October 2026, and those interested can complete the inquiry form below. Thanks to Bank3 for partnering with us. We greatly appreciate your support!

To learn more about SAVE Up and how to become part of our next cohort, visit BIT.LY/SAVEUP901.

Real results. Real words. ‼️

GMFEC client Ms. Gillespie shares: “Since I’ve been in the GMFEC program, I’ve made significant strides in managing my finances. I’ve paid off multiple debts, including credit cards, and learned how to communicate with creditors rather than avoiding them. I’m grateful for the tools and support.”

You don’t have to navigate your finances alone — free one-on-one counseling is available to ALL Shelby County residents. Schedule your appointment today at BIT.LY/GMFEC901!

The Together We RISE Gala returns this fall and it will be an evening you will not want to miss. 🌟

Join RISE Memphis for a night of celebration, community, and impact as we honor the mission that has been changing lives across Shelby County for 25 years.

Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

Back to school season is right around the corner — and RISE Memphis is getting ready! 📚

The Goal Card program is gearing up for another incredible school year of equipping Memphis scholars with the financial literacy skills they need to thrive. 💰

We are currently seeking organizations and corporations who are interested donating and volunteering with the Goal Card program this upcoming school year. Visit risememphis.org/contact/ to send us a message today

RISE Memphis is excited to announce Steve Voss as a new member of its Board of Directors. Steve serves as Chief Operations Officer of Huey’s Restaurants, one of Memphis’s most beloved institutions.

With more than 30 years in the restaurant and hospitality industry, Steve has spent 23 years with Huey’s playing a key role in growing the company from five to ten locations. In his current role, he oversees manager development, new store openings, business strategy, and daily operations across all departments.

Steve is a graduate of Christian Brothers High School and holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Memphis. He has served on the Memphis Restaurant Association Board of Directors and credits his passion for the industry to a lifetime of hard work, dedication, and a love for people.

Please help us welcome Steve to the RISE Memphis family!

RISE Memphis is excited to announce Christopher Xa as a new member of its Board of Directors. Christopher serves as Chief Insight and Operations Officer at CodeCrew, a Memphis-based nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science, artificial intelligence, and technology workforce opportunities for youth and adults.

With more than a decade of nonprofit leadership experience, Christopher oversees organizational operations, strategic planning, finance, workforce development, and large-scale partnerships that advance economic mobility through technology education. His work has helped secure major investments through partnerships with the NSF, NBA Foundation, Google, the Delta Regional Authority, and more. He also leads CodeCrew’s expansion into North Memphis, including the development of a new AI workforce training hub.

Christopher holds both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Memphis.

Please help us welcome Christopher to the RISE Memphis family!

RISE Memphis is excited to announce Benita Anderson-Williams as a new member of its Board of Directors.

Benita serves as Executive Director of Business Development for Sage Disability and is the Co-Founder of The Advocacy Foundation.
With more than 20 years of experience as a disability advocate, community leader, and social impact strategist, Benita leads Sage Disability’s strategic partnerships and national advocacy initiatives — expanding access to disability support services and driving innovative solutions that improve outcomes for individuals navigating some of life’s most challenging moments.

Benita is also deeply committed to financial literacy and has been an active participant in RISE Memphis programs, including her support of the Silver Neighbors initiative. She holds the prestigious IRIS Award from Baptist Hospital Collierville for exceptional service and resides in Collierville, Tennessee with her husband and four children.

Please help us welcome Benita to the RISE Memphis family!