Not all stories ​begin with once ​upon a time.

In Memphis, we have communities of color that ​are struggling. With the rising prices of groceries, ​gas, rent, mortgages, and utilities, even the ​middle class is beginning to sink below the ​poverty line. With that being said, parents are ​working longer hours or working multiple jobs to ​make ends meet. If we click on the news, crime ​is being committed mostly by adolescents, ​especially in the warmer months.

It Takes a Village Inc. is committed to getting ​these kids out of the streets and into ​camps/programs they are interested in. We are ​also committed to funding the needs of foster ​children in the community and committed to ​keeping the children that are being released from ​the Juvenile Detention Center from becoming ​repeat offenders.

UPCOMING

EVENTS:

Spring of 2025, It Takes a Village is ​having our third annual Community ​Family Baby Shower. Join us! There ​will be resources for the ENTIRE ​family.

Date: TBA

Location: TBA

Summer of 2025, It Takes a Village is ​is having our second annual Teen ​R.I.S.E. event. This series will continue ​to teach teens about their health, ​mental wellness, career paths, and ​best practices when it comes to ​decision making.

Dates: TBA

Location: TBA

More information to come.

Please email ​saundrap@ittakesavillagememphis.org ​to sign up.

PAST EVENTS:

Teen R.I.S.E Summit 05/04/2024

Teen R.I.S.E Summit 07/20/2024

COMMUNITY FAMILY BABY SHOWER 4/07/2024

Please join us for our 2nd Annual Community Family Baby ​Shower, Sunday April 7, 2024 11a-4p.

Sponsored by:

DONORS:

SPEAKERS:

Saundra P., MPS, BA, President

It Takes a Village Inc. and Saundra P. Designs

Nikki Dyer, EdD, MS, NCC

Assistant Professor

University of TN Health Science Center

LaTeasha Gaither-Davis, OT, President

Therapeutic Focus

LaKendrea “Ken” Hall, Broker,

SRES, SRS, MRP, PSA, Realtor

Ken Hall Reality

Waletha Wasson, BS, DDS, MPA, MA MAGD

Program Director: A 21st Century Initiative-

Oral-Systemic and Population-Based Health for All

COOKIES & COCKTAILS SILENT AUCTION 12/02/2023

Sponsored by:

AUCTION DONORS:

COMMUNITY FAMILY BABY SHOWER 4/29/2023

SPEAKERS

Saundra P., MPS, BA, President

It Takes a Village Inc. and Saundra P. Designs

Louise LaFlora, MD

Medical Director

LaTeasha Gaither-Davis, OT, President

Therapeutic Focus

Betina Hunt, President

You First Community Foundation

Darnesha Taylor, BFA, President

Greenworks LLC and Grace Noire

Waletha Wasson, BS, DDS, MPA, MA MAGD

Program Director: A 21st Century Initiative-

Oral-Systemic and Population-Based Health for All

Paris Hoskins

Doula

Kemetra King, CNM, APRN, MSN, RN

Midwife

VENDORS

Including: Regions Bank and UTHSC College of Dentistry

*click logos for more information

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS!!!

Nothing Bundt Cakes (East)

Regions Bank (Midtown)

Shelby Community Services

Pregnant Moms Empowerment Program

YWCA

Krispy Kreme (Bartlett)

Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry

Cornerstone Prep

Miss S. Coleman

Anonymous Donor

Miss A. Henry

UT SNDA

Mr. S. Johnson

Choices

Mrs. D. Oliver

FOX 13 NEWS

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

FAQ

Q. How old are the children you service?

A. Fetus to 19 year old’s

Q. Do you only service black and brown children?

A. No, we service ALL children. We just recognize the demographic of children in the City of Memphis that needs additional ​services.

Q. How do we get in contact with you if we are in need of assistance?

A. Just send an email to: Saundrap@ittakesavillagememphis.org

About Saundra P.

I'm passionate about giving children of color their ​best economic advantages. This nonprofit is ​named It Takes a Village, for a reason. Back in ​the day, the entire neighborhood looked after ​children, but sometime between here and there ​that has changed and THAT needs to change.

So let's do it together!

Saundra P. mps,ba

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