From October 11, 2018 Commercial Appeal – Grady T. Kay of Birmingham, left, international president of Civitan, holds up one finger in October 1951 indicating his own Birmingham club was the first one established in the world, “but second,” says Lomax Springfield, right, president of the Memphis club, “was the club in Memphis.” The man […]

Memphis Business Journal – CFO Lifetime Achievement Award Congratulations to our very own Memphis Civitan (and Treasurer), Richard Carney, who was recently awarded the CFO of the Year:  Lifetime Achievement award by the Memphis Business Journal!  We are so proud of you, and not only for your business achievements, but also for the work you do to support children and adults […]

How did you become a volunteer with Memphis Civitan? I was introduced to Civitan by a co-worker who took me to lunch one day to a Civitan meeting. I liked the people and the things they were doing, so I joined in June of 1987. Why did you choose Memphis Civitan? What do you like […]

How did you become a volunteer with Memphis Civitan? I work for a non-profit that supports children and adults with disabilities. Civitan is a wonderful organization that raises money for children and adults with disabilities. Why did you choose Memphis Civitan? What do you like about it? I love the passion that the members of the club […]

SRVS Kids provides family-centered programs and services that address the unique abilities and challenges of young children from birth to 14 years of age. Our team of pediatric professionals believes that parents are the best teachers for their children. Our overall goal is to enhance a family’s knowledge and understanding, and equip them with strategies […]

The mission at Livitup, Inc is to advance the independence and productivity of children and adults with various types of disabilities. The money raised through the Elvis 5k helps support Camp Livitup and other programs we offer in the community. LivItUp, Inc. works to affect positively the quality of life for all persons disabilities, and […]

BOB WILLIAMS/THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL Winners of Civitan Club scholarships valued at $1,500 are congratulated at The Peabody’s Continental Ballroom by Roy Marr, chairman of the Essay Contest Committee, in May 1951. The winners are (from left) Miss Marilyn Doris Hall, Miss Mary Ann Watson, Miss Hilda Chase; winner of the first prize, Miss Carol Farquharson […]

How did you become a volunteer with Memphis Civitan? Rex Hollaway invited me years ago! Why did you choose Memphis Civitan? What do you like about it? I got invited, the premise was a good one.  I like the organizations that are supported.  The camaraderie. Describe your best, funniest, or most educational experience as volunteer. Watching the […]

Madonna Learning Center is a private, independent school for children with disabilities. The students range in age from 5 to 30 years. Approximately fifty five children and adult trainees each year are enrolled in our school and adult program where educational services are individualized to maximize strengths and address challenges. Madonna Learning Center provides a […]

How did you become a volunteer with Memphis Civitan? My mother is a long time Civitan and she brought me to their community service projects as a child. When I graduated from college, it was a natural choice to become an “official” Civitan. In short, my mama made me. Why did you choose Memphis Civitan? What do […]