Memphis Chapter Community Support

     
1953-1957   Provided funding to the Council to Aid Limited Children, Les
Passees Rehabilitation Center, St. Jude Hospital, Easter Seal Society, The Zuber Bynum Council, and Family Service of Memphis.
     
1968-Present   Goodwill Homes Community Service, Inc. was selected as the
organization’s charity of choice. J.U.G.S. has:
  • Built a swimming pool and provided maintenance
  • Purchased a 12-passenger van
  • Purchased and transferred the title of a group home to Goodwill Homes
  • Renovated a group home
  • Purchased/installed two air conditioners for Central Office
  • Contributed more than $150,000 to Summer Youth Employment Program.
  • Purchased automobile for medical transportation
  • Provided air conditioner for group homes
  • Replaced roof on a group home
  • Purchased school uniforms
     
1993-Present   J.U.G.S. Memorial Scholarship, awarded annually to a graduating seniors.
 
1994   Received the Crystal Award for Philanthropic Organization of the Year.
 
     
1996-2000   Goodwill Homes International Friends Gala raised more than $300,000.
 
     
2000-Present   Annual J.U.G.S. Orchid Awards Luncheon, honoring unsung heroes
committed to improving the lives of children.
 
     
2005   Funded the Bridges-Chandler Kids Cafe