Who Can Visit?
Memphis Dream Center serves residents of Memphis who are experiencing hard times. The Family Advocacy Center at the 255 N. Highland Street location is specifically designed for families navigating crises. To get help, you can fill out the request form on their website.
Items Needed for Registration
The website doesn't list specific documents required for a first visit. You can reach out to the team directly at info@memphisdreamcenter.com or call (901) 602-7168 to ask what to bring.
Food & Essentials
The Memphis Dream Center provides groceries to families in need. Through the Family Advocacy Center at the Highland Street location, they also distribute tangible needs such as bedding, clothing, diapers, and school uniforms to families in crisis.
Additional Support
The Memphis Dream Center offers a wide range of support services beyond food:
- Adult Education through the Family Enrichment Center, including high school equivalency classes, FastTrack career readiness courses, and English as a Second Language + Civics (ESL+) classes that help English language learners prepare for citizenship tests. Career coaching is also available.
- Family Advocacy provides spiritual and emotional support as well as parent and guardian support groups and parenting classes.
- Financial counseling is available as part of the center's broader support system.
- The team also connects families with a list of recommended community resources for additional help, including shelters, clinics, legal aid, and more. You can find that list at memphisdreamcenter.com/get-help.
Ways to Give
Memphis Dream Center welcomes donations in several ways:
- Online: Give at memphisdreamcenter.com/donate.
- Mail a check to: 3683 Austin Peay Highway, Memphis, TN 38128.
- Gift-in-kind donations: Businesses and individuals can donate food, clothing, and other needed items. Contact the office to learn more.
- Non-cash donations: Gifts of bonds, stocks, securities, and other assets are also accepted. Contact the office for details.
How to Join the Team?
Volunteers are welcome at the Memphis Dream Center. You can apply to become a volunteer using the online form at form.jotform.com/230746792758168, or reach out through the contact page to express interest in volunteering for events or weekly programming.