Tattoo artists had set up shops in an unexpected location, offering permanent souvenirs to support local literacy programs. They’ve paired up with local tattoo artists to help in their efforts to fund programming and literacy at all Memphis public libraries.
A new grant will expand programming to aid low-income residents in workforce skills.
International Paper funded the new center.
Each of the grantees must raise a dollar-for-dollar match for the funds.
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In December 2020, Memphis Library Foundation received a $5,000 unrestricted donation from Plains All American Pipeline. We accepted this gift hastily and without the due diligence needed to determine if the organization’s goals align with our goals. The Foundation is committed to serving the people of Memphis, particularly those in neighborhoods that have been historically underserved and overlooked. We do not believe our mission is in alignment with the work of Plains All American Pipeline. Therefore, we have returned the donation in full.
Christine M. Weinreich, JD
Executive Director
Memphis Library Foundation
Memphis Library Foundation
3030 Poplar Avenue 3rd Floor
Memphis, TN 38111
