From Mayor Wharton:

The city of Memphis is known for so many things, especially the remarkable generosity of our people. Memphians take pride in our city and share a strong sense of community.

This is what my vision of One Memphis has always been about -- people working together, growing together to make our whole city stronger, safer and better for all. That is why I am excited to launch of One Memphis Service Plan to harness the power of volunteers and direct it towards three specific areas of need: youth wellness, cleaning and greening, and senior services. Investing in people and in each other is how we will make our great city even greater.  Together, we can better this city for our children, take pride in our clean neighborhoods and lend a helping hand to our seniors.

I need you to help me put this plan into action at 9:30 a.m. this Saturday, August 27 with an event at KIPP Collegiate Middle School (230 Henry Avenue; click here to RSVP for the event and click here for a map to the school.)  Please join me as we plant a community garden and clean up the neighborhood around KIPP Collegiate.  The One Memphis partner organizations -  Memphis Athletic Ministries, Literacy Mid-South, KIPP College Middle School, MIFA, Memphis City Beautiful, and Meritan - will be also be at the event with information about how to volunteer.

So much great work is being done every day by volunteers throughout Memphis. My hope for One Memphis is to build on these achievements and to make a noticeable difference throughout our whole city.

Working together, serving together, there is nothing we cannot accomplish as One Memphis. I look forward to seeing you this Saturday morning so that we can get to work.