Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Kim and Jim Coleman

Ozanam Center offers people in crisis a place to recover

madeline@highgroundnews.com (Kim and Jim Coleman) — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:28:53 -0500

The center is located in Madison Heights, which has a high concentration of low-income residents and people experiencing homelessness. Recently the area – surrounded by Crosstown, Midtown and the Medical District – has seen business development, which has the potential to displace vulnerable residents.

New health clinic provides free services to Memphis' homeless

madeline@highgroundnews.com (Kim and Jim Coleman) — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 04:00:07 -0500

The Baptist Operation Outreach clinic operates inside the Catholic Charities of West Tennessee facility at 1325 Jefferson Avenue. Services include immunizations, behavioral health services and treatment for diseases and minor injuries. The clinic is also stocked with basic medications.

Comeback Coffee contributes to Pinch District revival

madeline@highgroundnews.com (Kim and Jim Coleman) — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 04:00:01 -0500

A coffee house with soup, sandwiches and pastries will open on North Main, filling a gap in the neighborhood.

Pay-what-you-can juice bar fuels South Memphis

madeline@highgroundnews.com (Kim and Jim Coleman) — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 04:00:00 -0500

The juice bar is operated by the same nonprofit as the gym, following the pay-as-you-can model so it’s never beyond the means of the people it is meant to serve.

Memphis' first funeral home owned by black women opens in South Memphis

madeline@highgroundnews.com (Kim and Jim Coleman) — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 04:00:01 -0600

The co-owners of After Life Mortuary Services plan to offer camps for teens ages 13 to 18 who have an interest in the mortuary service business.