MLF exists to empower urban individuals and families through creative, innovative, and effective ministry and leadership. General Information The mission of the Memphis Leadership Foundation is to proclaim the Whole Gospel to the whole city through the empowerment of leaders and the development of ministries/programs that focus on the needs of under-resourced people and communities. We accomplish our mission by: • Providing the necessary resources for urban churches and Christian organizations to strengthen their existing ministries with urban people. • Partnering and networking with urban churches and Christian organizations in order to create new ministries when and where necessary. • Serving as the “conduit” for suburban churches as they seek avenues for valid urban missions and partnerships in Memphis. • To empower indigenous leadership to minister effectively through creative programming. MLF focuses on five key areas of service. These areas address some of the most pressing needs in our community: 1. Families and Children 2. Affordable Housing 3. Youth 4. Leadership Development 5. Community and Economic Development The Impact 250 homes built and sold at a value of $17.5 million 1,500 men and women placed in sustainable jobs 2,000 juvenile offense cases mediated reducing recidivism from 38% to 14% for juvenile offenders 48,000 patients without insurance receive quality healthcare 600 youth attend weekly Bible club through RedZone ministries Over 7,500, mostly inner-city youth attend For the Kingdom Camp for one week 350 multinational youth participate in reading and tutoring programs Over 150 youth workers trained and over 10,000 youth involved regularly through the Urban Youth Initiative Program