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People First. Communities Always.

We build, invest, and advocate alongside Memphis communities so people can thrive where they live

ABOUT US

Community development starts with people.

The best neighborhoods aren't defined by buildings alone. They're defined by the people who live there, the relationships that connect them, and the opportunity they have to shape what comes next.

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The Works brings housing, neighborhood investment, health, food, environmental action and policy together around one belief: people and communities should be at the center of development.

2,480 

Families Served from Our Mobile Grocer

5,000 

Pounds of Produce Harvested from our Farm

353

Tenants sustained housing with no rent increase

62

New housing developments completed

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People

Helping people build stability, health and opportunity.

EXPLORE PEOPLE

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Places

Investing in neighborhoods people are proud to call home.

EXPLORE PLACES

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Systems

Changing the conditions that allow communities to decline.

EXPLORE SYSTEMS

REBUILD RESTORE RENEW

Northside Square

From vacant school to community catalyst

WHAT WE DO

What does community development look like?

We believe Memphis neighborhoods and people that live in them deserve investment that honors their history, strengthens the people who call them home, and creates opportunity for the next generation.

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Bringing quality food closer to homes
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Transforming neighborhoods 
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Changing systems and policy
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REBUILD RESTORE RENEW

Serve and Steward

Developing communities with the vision of our neighbors first

FROM OUR PRESIDENT AND CEO

Rebuild. Restore. Renew

In thirty-year history of The Works, Inc our team has been privileged to serve, steward the vision of our neighbors and manage some of the most innovative and impactful community development projects in Memphis.

 

Our dedication and hard work have enabled us to grow one of the largest community development corporations in the Southeastern United States. In the current context of an affordable housing crisis; aging infrastructure and growing challenges around climate and public health there is a clear need for our expertise and our integrative practice weaving community development, land use policy, environment, food access and health.

-ROSHUN AUSTIN

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CONTACT

Address : 1471 Genesis Circle, Memphis, TN 38106

Phone : (901) 946-9675

Email : info@theworkscdc.org

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