Memphis Resilience Center Fund

Geographic Scope: Memphis, Tennessee

Focus Areas:

• Mental health resources for under-resourced communities
• Childhood trauma recognition and alleviation
• Resilience skills training through workshops
• Affordable Christian counseling services

Background

The Second Presbyterian Church Foundation created the Memphis Resilience Center Fund to support a new ministry of the Christian Psychological Center (CPC). The fund was established due to the awareness of the lack of mental and emotional health provisions specifically in under-resourced communities of Memphis.

Mission

• Counseling and other clinical services
• Educational programs
• Training and consultation
• Collaboration with other like-minded organizations

Memphis Resilience Center Goals

• Heal wounds of children who have experienced trauma
• Promote resilience skills through workshops for non-profits
• Create a pipeline of resources for non-profits
• Provide affordable Christian counseling (individuals at 175% of poverty level or below can receive services for as little as $10)

Fund Uses

• Administrative and operational support and improvements
• Strategic planning activities
• Counseling services
• Training and skills building opportunities
• Awareness building events
• Communication campaigns
• Educational materials
• Consulting services

Initial Funding

The Foundation's initial contribution to the Memphis Resilience Center Fund is $50,000. The Foundation welcomes additional contributions from members of Second Presbyterian Church and the community at large.

Contact Information

Grace Simmons Schneider

• Phone: (901) 507-7898
• Email: grace.schneider@2pc.org

Foundation Contact

Second Presbyterian Church Foundation

• Address: 4055 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38111
• Phone: (901) 454-0034
• Website: 2pcfoundation.org

How to Contribute

1. Direct Gift: Direct your gift to the attention of Second Presbyterian Church Foundation: Memphis Resilience Center Fund
2. Memorial or Honorarium Gift: Make a contribution to the Memphis Resilience Center Fund in memory or in honor of someone. Indicate "Memphis Resilience Center Fund" on the donation form where it asks if you would like to give this gift towards a particular Fund.
3. Online Donation: Donate online through the Foundation website (https://www.2pcfoundation.org/news-items/memphis-resilience-center-fund)

For More Information

Contact Grace Simmons Schneider at (901) 507-7898 or grace.schneider@2pc.org to learn more about the Fund or discuss ways to participate.