Nonprofit Slingshot Memphis taking its poverty-fighting algorithm to Paris

By , Daily Memphian Published: November 10, 2019 4:05 AM CT
<strong>Slingshot Memphis CEO Justin Miller said he was humbled, honored and surprised about the organization being selected to take part in the Paris Peace Forum. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the nonprofit that's dedicated to reducing poverty by promoting a results-driven, poverty-fighting ecosystem, will present its proprietary algorithm to measure nonprofit impact.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

Slingshot Memphis CEO Justin Miller said he was humbled, honored and surprised about the organization being selected to take part in the Paris Peace Forum. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the nonprofit that's dedicated to reducing poverty by promoting a results-driven, poverty-fighting ecosystem, will present its proprietary algorithm to measure nonprofit impact. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

Slingshot Memphis has grown from four partner organizations to 17 in three years and has tripled the funds going to these partners to help reduce poverty. 

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Elle Perry

Elle Perry

A native Memphian, Elle Perry has earned graduate degrees from the University of Memphis and Maryland Institute College of Art. She’s written for publications including the Memphis Business Journal, Memphis Flyer and High Ground News, and previously served as coordinator of The Teen Appeal.


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