Families Matter Memphis

For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace. — Romans 6:14 Donate at FamiliesMatterMemphis.org Today!

Thank you to the Memphis Business Journal for highlighting our AFIRM program.

Your support helps us empower fathers in Memphis and Shelby County.

Learn more about AFIRM at www.afirmmemphis.com or call 901-445-0115.

How Families Matter Inc. helps men become better fathers

A father fosters confidence in a child by showing them how much they are loved and valued.

Learn more about at familiesmattermemphis.org/afirm.

I am not what I ought to be, I am not what I want to be, I am not what I hope to be in another world; but still I am not what I once used to be, and by the grace of God I am what I am. — John Newton

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. — Ephesians 2:8-9 Become a Prayer Partner Now! https://familiesmattermemphis.org/prayer-partner/

Thank you to the Memphis Business Journal for highlighting our AFIRM program.

Your support helps us empower fathers in Memphis and Shelby County.

Learn more about AFIRM at www.afirmmemphis.com or call 901-445-0115.

Read the article here: https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2024/07/15/a-father-s-involvement-really-matters-how.html

A father’s involvement really matters: How Families Matter Inc. helps men become better fathers - Memphis Business Journal "Like mothers, fathers are the backbones of families, and we know most fathers want to be great dads. That’s why we created the AFIRM program,” said Carol Jackson, executive director of Families Matter Inc.

Are you a father that wants to be a better dad and learn valuable parenting skills?

Join us at because a father’s involvement really does matter.

To learn more about , visit www.familiesmattermemphis.org/afirm.

Happening Now 🚗💨

Would you like to go for a test drive? Come join us at the First Student Community Block Party Big Bus! 🚌🎉

📍 1384 Farm Rd Memphis TN 38112
📅 Today, 12pm to 4pm

For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. — Titus 2:11

Our master facilitators here at take great pride in strengthening the minds of the fathers in our program.

Let us show our appreciation to these men who help shape a better future for fathers.

Learn more at www.familiesmattermemphis.org/afirm.

Thank you very much, Charlie Caswell, Shelby County Commissioner for District 6,

Your kind invitation to Families Matters AFRIM to speak at the Communication, Collaboration, and Connection Stakeholders Luncheon.

We appreciate your continued dedication and hard work for the betterment of our community.

Grace puts its hand on the boasting mouth, and shuts it once for all. — Charles Spurgeon Donate at FamiliesMatterMemphis.org Today!

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Did you have the opportunity to attend the event yesterday?

Xcellente Trucking Logistic offers a comprehensive range of services beyond CDL training. We are dedicated to providing opportunities and addressing the specific needs of our students.

Xcellente Trucking Logistic is a remarkable company, and its owner, Vontina Durham, is deeply committed to serving the community. We are proud to be partners with Xcellente Trucking Logistic and look forward to collaborating on future endeavors.

**Current Opportunities:**

- Xcellente Trucking: CDL Training Opportunities
- AFIRM Fatherhood Enrollment

Don't miss out on these valuable opportunities!

But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'... — 2 Corinthians 12:9

Happy July 4th!

My deepest awareness of myself is that I am deeply loved by Jesus Christ and I have done nothing to earn it or deserve it. — Brennan Manning Become a Prayer Partner Now! https://familiesmattermemphis.org/prayer-partner/

Happening Now until 6pm

Agape Faith Family Festival

Shelby Farm Park

... creation itself will be liberated from its bo***ge to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. — Romans 8:21

Happy Birthday to Carol Jackson, our Executive Director and Program Director!

AFIRM helps low-income fathers between the ages of 18 and 40 provide both financial and emotional support for their children.

Learn more about at www.familiesmattermemphis.org/afirm.

Let's make a difference.

Today we celebrate our 10th AFIRM Graduation.

The evening was filled with joy as we honored the remarkable achievements of our dedicated fathers and created cherished memories for their children.

Congratulations to all our AFIRM graduates for their hard work and dedication. A huge thank you to all the families who came out to show their support.

Want to join us on this transformative journey?

Learn more at www.familiesmattermemphis.org/afirm

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.— Colossians 1:13-14 Become a Prayer Partner Now!

Prayer Partner - Families Matter Thank you for your willingness to pray for us and our community.

Coming Up

- June 27th AFIRM Virtual Career & Resource Fair

Virtual Career Fair Registration Link-
https://maximus.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kfuygqjMsHNf5fh-nKWc0EQIqVm0av4dW

Scan the QR codes to register!
See you then!

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. — Galatians 5:13

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night to celebrate 20 years of Families Matter at our ‘Collaborate and Celebrate’ dinner at Second Presbyterian Church.

Your support means the world to us.