AKA:
City of Memphis Re-Entry Program; WOWS
Description:
NOTE: AS OF NOVEMBER 2021, COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS WILL STILL LIMIT CLASS SIZE. Created in 2016 by Mayor Jim Strickland and the City of Memphis Administration to provide a program for men that builds character, improves communication and strengthens leadership skills. Provides courses held at local sites offering a program that helps men find jobs, improve their relationships and communication and leadership skills. The program, sponsored by the Memphis Office of Community Affairs, is targeted especially toward men experiencing re-entry, but is open to any men over 18 who live in the city of Memphis. Topics covered include conflict resolution and effective communication, time management and financial literacy, and job finding skills (resume building, dress for success and mock interviews). Call for details or apply online.
Hours:
Courses take place on designated days for several weeks periods at various sites; Class times vary; call or see website for details. Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Intake Process:
Call for details or apply online (www.Memphistn.gov/MANHOOD)
Program Fees:
No Fee
Eligibility:
City of Memphis male residents 18 and older; particularly persons seeking gainful employment and/or men experiencing re-entry; persons currently on probation or parole also welcome
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
May 19, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
555 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103
Contacts
Pierre Nelson
Linda Poindexter
OCA Staff
Phone Numbers
Main
(901) 636-6825
Services
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Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Memphis
- Shelby County
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Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Memphis
- Shelby County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Memphis
- Shelby County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Memphis
- Shelby County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Memphis
- Shelby County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Shelby County
- Memphis
- Shelby County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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