by twistaff | Oct 21, 2022 | Housing, TWI in the News
Austin is focused on Community Development Block Grants from the federal government. That’s money for cities to use for issues related to affordable housing. Read more at WREG.com
by twistaff | Oct 20, 2022 | Mobile Grocer, TWI in the News
“Some people say we’re headed toward a recession. Some people say we’re not,” Austin said. “For low-income people, it’s always a recession.” Read more at MLK50.com
by twistaff | Oct 20, 2022 | TWI in the News
The weather will warm a bit by the weekend but not so much that it doesn’t feel like fall. In fact, with highs in the 70s, it’ll be perfect for celebrating outdoors in South Memphis’ new-ish Renaissance Pocket Park — a park created by The Works Inc. on previously...
by twistaff | Oct 13, 2022 | Mobile Grocer, TWI in the News
Fresh fruits, canned goods, and reusable bags are the marks of any average grocery store, but what if instead that grocery shopping experience came to you? Read more at commercialappeal.com
by twistaff | Oct 13, 2022 | Mobile Grocer, TWI in the News
A welcome wheel in the fight against the growing food desert crisis in Memphis rolled out into the Klondike neighborhood Wednesday, Oct. 12. Read more at dailymemphian.com
by twistaff | Oct 13, 2022 | Mobile Grocer, TWI in the News
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, Oct. 12, to celebrate the launch of a new initiative from The Works, Inc. It’s called the Mobile Grocer, an innovative solution to a problem that too many Memphians know all too well: the food desert, or neighborhoods...
by twistaff | Oct 13, 2022 | Mobile Grocer, TWI in the News
A new mobile grocery store is making access to healthy food a bit easier for many communities that are a part of food deserts across Memphis. Read more at laprensalatina.com
by twistaff | Oct 12, 2022 | Mobile Grocer, TWI in the News
The mobile store is now in Klondike area and will move soon to other areas where full grocery stores and fresh produce aren’t available for miles. Read more at localmemphis.com
by twistaff | Oct 10, 2022 | TWI in the News
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ Nonprofit Committee has announced a new pilot program, called Language Connection, to break down language barriers between Shelby County residents and nonprofit service providers across our community. It is the latest recommendation of...
by twistaff | Oct 6, 2022 | TWI in the News
Four new employees are among the ranks of The Works Inc., a nonprofit that rebuilds, restores and renews Memphis neighborhoods through innovation, advocacy and collaboration. Read more at commercialappeal.com