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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

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