Brenda Rogers Parent Resource Center Celebrates Grand Reopening with Enhanced Services in Memphis, Tennessee

Brenda Rogers Parent Resource Center Reopens Doors in Memphis, Tennessee

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis citizens are greeted with a beacon of hope as the doors of the Brenda Rogers Parent Resource Center reopened today.”””

Bringing Hope Back to Memphis

In an unveiling event punctuated by inspiring speeches and heartwarming applause, the Brenda Rogers Parent Resource center reopened its doors. The Center had ceased operations in the past due to lack of funding. However, this well-loved facility was revived due to the generosity of several donors, including a life-changing grant of $1.5 million from Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott, issued in 2022.

Transforming Community with Enhanced Facilities

The grand reopening event saw a significant transformation in the Center’s facilities. Adding a generous 3,200 square feet to its former structure, the new building now has enhanced provisions to assist families in the community. The presence of Memphis Mayor Paul Young further elevated the occasion.

As reiterated by Mayor Young on stage, the revamped Brenda Rogers Parent Resource center is much more than just a building with new amenities. “Many people in our city are looking for solutions to some of the negative happenings. This center is part of the answer.”

New Services Empowering Families

The center, managed by Memphis Lift, now has a food pantry, uniform wardrobe and an event area meant for recreational activities. “This is historic in this community”, said Memphis Lift’s Executive Director Sarah Carpenter, who was also present at the event. Carpenter is certain that the Center’s food pantry and uniform wardrobe will greatly aid struggling families in the community.

Restoring Community Pride

As the doors were reopened, the joy and hope in the faces of the attendees were shared by all who attended this event, signaling a fresh start for the whole community. With professionals and volunteers ready to extend their helping hands, the Brenda Rogers Parent Resource Center is set to serve its community better than ever before.

More than just a Grand Re-opening

However, this is not merely a building that has been renovated and reopened, it is a symbol of mobility for the community. This center is now set to make positive changes in the lives of the families who will benefit from the services offered.

The grand reopening of Brenda Rogers Parent Resource Center is only the beginning of what is hoped to be a long story of community upliftment and progress. As the center plans to add more services and programs in the future, this community has found new reasons to look forward to a brighter tomorrow.


Author: HERE Memphis

HERE Memphis

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