Opinion: You don’t have to join a protest to be an ally in a cause
Renee Bailey
Renee Bailey is a certified public accountant and a member of the Junior League of Memphis, Give 365 Advisory Team and Shelby Farms Park Board of Directors.
Many organizations are working on worthwhile causes. Many of these organizations are nonprofits, often with limited funding and staff, who are looking for volunteers to serve as advocates.
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