MemphisCare.US; Heroes Are Among Us

`A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life.- A Hero`

A master can tell you what he expects of you. A teacher, though awakens your own expectations.
-Patricia Neal-

Remember that our nation's first great leaders were also our first great scholars.
-John F. Kennedy-

Those who educate children well are more to be honored than parents, for these only gave life, those the art of living well.
-Aristotle-

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The Future

No profession has a greater impact on the future of our children and the future of this country. There is an extreme shortage of qualified teachers in almost every community. They are the future.

A Difficult Situation

Many teachers work in very challenging environments. Many spend their own money to purchase classroom supplies and 50% leave the profession after the first 5 years.

Our Mission

It is our mission to provide assistance to local teachers, students and schools, to inspire future education professionals and to help express this community's appreciation

It's All About the Community

Every citizen can help local teachers, schools and students by purchasing products or services from our sponsors. When you work with these companies you are making a real difference in your community.

Teachers Students Schools

Every purchase from every person helps provide the funds for supplies, equipment and special projects. Purchase products from our sponsors and ask them make a donation to public schools.

Sponsors can donate to DonorsChoose.org, any public school system, or a specific public school in Memphis or the sorrounding area. Visit the Companies That Care page for more information.

We ask teachers to send in their stories, comments and pictures explaining how the donations have helped their students and school.

We will post many of your stories here. Let our sponsors know you appreciate their support!

Please send your stories to us through the Contact Us page and visit the FAQ page for additional information.

Our sponsors can also bring teachers' projects to life by making a donation to the non-profit DonorsChoose.org. DonorsChoose.org purchases the materials or resources and ships them to each teacher.

Then the class sends photographs and thank-you letters to show their appreciation. Some of these letters will be posted here.

Every citizen can help by purchasing products or services from our sponsors. You can also help by funding a project directly.

Visit the DonorsChoose.org web site to find a teacher project that interests you and learn how your donation can make it reality. We encourage teachers to take advantage of this program, submit your projects today!

Fund a Project in Someone's Honor

Give a Gift Certificate Open a Gift Registry
www.DonorsChoose.org

Great Americans

It is also our mission to honor all education professionals by featuring some of the most accomplished, most respected and most dedicated. Nominate a Great American by completing the form on the Contact Us page.

We will post their stories and encourage citizens and sponsors to make donations to the schools they represent.

These are the stories of commitment, sacrifice and “nobility of purpose”. These Great Americans will inspire future leaders, patriots and heroes.

You Can Help!

Tell teachers about our program. Make a donation, nominate a Great American and purchase products from our sponsors. Tell them you want to help MemphisCares.US, teachers and schools.

The Good News

Please visit this page to learn about local activities, events and comments from the public. You will also find articles and videos from local media organizations. This community effort depends on local media organizations and we appreciate their support.

Volunteer, make a donation and whenever you see a teacher or other education professionals please take the time to stop and just say thanks...