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Opinion: The City of Memphis must get serious about affordable housing

by twistaff | May 12, 2023 | Housing, Roshun in the News, TWI in the News

Although the affordable housing trust did receive $7.5 million in ARPA funds through EDGE (via Accelerate Memphis revenue bonds), the City of Memphis’ funding of the trust has not been near enough. And it has lagged behind the funding in peer cities. Read more at...

National Civil Rights Museum to host ‘Building Black Wealth’ event

by twistaff | Apr 25, 2023 | Roshun in the News, TWI in the News

The panel discussion is to be moderated by Roshun Austin, president and CEO of The Works Inc. Read more at bizjournals.com

National Civil Rights Museum hosts Catalyst for Change Panel on Building Black Wealth

by twistaff | Apr 24, 2023 | Roshun in the News, TWI in the News

Moderated by Roshun Austin, the President/CEO of The Works, Inc., the panel will cover strategies for building equity through capital gains, social programs, and policy reform that address the high cost of education, increasing debt, and increasing interest rates....
A Holistic Approach to Combating Poverty

A Holistic Approach to Combating Poverty

by twistaff | Apr 20, 2023 | Food Programs, Housing, Roshun in the News, TWI in the News

The Community Foundation recently hosted a panel event called What’s Driving Poverty and how do we change the roadmap? Local experts in social services, health, and housing spoke. Read more at wknofm.org
She’s a Champion for Restoring Memphis Neighborhoods

She’s a Champion for Restoring Memphis Neighborhoods

by twistaff | Mar 19, 2023 | Roshun in the News, TWI in the News

As president and CEO The Works, Inc., Roshun Austin is a tireless and compassionate advocate for community development. Meet this inspiring FACE of Memphis! Read more at styleblurprint.com
The Inside Memphis Business 2022 Innovation Awards

The Inside Memphis Business 2022 Innovation Awards

by twistaff | Dec 22, 2022 | Awards, Food Programs, Mobile Grocer, Roshun in the News, TWI in the News

This year, we recognize Roshun Austin and The Works’ efforts to combat Memphis food deserts, West Cancer Center’s Drs. Michael Berry and Richard Fine’s use of AI imaging technology to assist with breast cancer surgery, Idicula Mathew and Hera Health Solutions’ unique...
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