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Dear Participants, Partners and Memphis Community, We want to assure you that we take the health and well-being of our community, participants, partners and others very seriously. Like you, we’re closely monitoring the quickly developing effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we will practice social distancing. We have […]

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YouthBuild Memphis

Previous Next Apply Now 2021/2023 Vocational Initiative for Trades & Entrepreneurship USDOL Grant Recipient, 2019-2022Serving Zip Codes 38106, 38107, 38109, 38114, 38126, and 38127 About YouthBuild The Department of Labor recently announced SMRCDC as its 2019-2022 the YouthBuild program in Memphis. The YouthBuild program is administered by the Employment and Training Administration’s Office of Workforce […]

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Aretha Franklin House Preservation

Aretha Franklin Birthplace Restoration Project CLICK HERE for the latest updates. OUR GOAL The Aretha & C. L. Franklin Center (ACLFC) is a Community effort by thought leaders and innovators committed to restoring and preserving the birthplace home of Aretha Franklin and honoring the legacy of her father, a renowned gospel preacher. While being committed […]

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About Us

Founded in 2002 501-3 nonprofit Development Corporation 10 member board of Directors STAFF: Jeffrey T. Higgs, Executive DirectorAustin Emeagwai, CPA, CFOTillman Keaton, Housing DirectorBacari Keaton, Construction Manager SMRCDC is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization founded in 2000 to provide solutions for the distressed neighborhoods of South Memphis, Tennessee. Our organization has since grown to be […]

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38126 Technology Hub   State Of The Art Training in Cybersecurity Start Your Application Today! South Memphis Renewal Community Development Corporation We help develop, support, and steward community revitalization that maximizes housing, economic and community development and innovation in Memphis, TN. Learn More SMRCDC is organized around three division of work to better gain traction […]

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