The current economic structure in Memphis is unsustainable. Its systems and policies hinder economic mobility by not addressing the needs and concerns of the city’s young residents:

My mom got sick and I had to miss a lot of days to take care of her…After, I didn’t have enough credits to graduate.

My dream is to start my own landscaping business...but I’m too old to go to college now.

I work from 2AM-9AM six days a week at a warehouse, then come to Excel school from 9 AM – 3 PM Monday – Friday. I barely see my children.

I have worked on short jobs for seven temp agencies but this isn’t a way out.

Without the work of The Collective Blueprint, these stories would be finished here. With our Leaders Program, we can work towards a better ending.