An evening with Rev. James Lawson, Civil Rights icon and founder of Communities of Shalom
Editor’s Note: Last month, CTC had the honor of hosting noted Civil Rights leader and pastor Rev. James Lawson for a special gathering of...
Celebrating 5+ years of Shalom Zones in the Midsouth
On November 6, 2015, the Center for Transforming Communities hosted an evening of celebration recognizing the 5th anniversary of several...
Amy Moritz on "Thought Grenades" Radio Show
Amy took time this week to talk with Robert Thompson and Mike Neiss on the Thought Grenades series Leadership for the Common Good. She...
Shalom Zones, Shaping Education
What are these Neighborhood Engagements to Shape the Future of Education all about? Watch this video to find out.
A Most Difficult Concept for Christians - Leading to the joys and fruits of authentic, relational mi
One of my favorite resources for Communities of Shalom is the book titled Building a People of Power by Robert Linthicum. Within the...
Servant Leadership: Living, Loving, and Learning in Community - Making a difference through radical
Not too long ago, I had the privilege of sitting down and talking with Floridia Jackson, a Memphis native who has most recently become...
A Community Clothed in Compassion - Community Clothes Closet of the South Memphis Shalom Zone
I had the opportunity to shadow Center for Transforming Communities (CTC) Director, Amy Moritz, on a Friday afternoon in February in the...
Discovering Our Role in Our Collective Healing - Mason (TN) Caregivers Promoting Unity
The principles of Communities of Shalom are as applicable in a rural context as they are in an urban neighborhood. In a town of 1400...
Springboarding children to go as high as they can go
Their hospitality was refreshing, captivating even. After an unexpected, delightful lunch in their South Memphis home William and...
FirstWorks@TheCorners: The Asset-Based Approach Making a Difference In Highland Heights
You can hear the passion, the sincerity, and love that emanates from Amy Pearson, Executive Director of FirstWorks - a tutoring program...
