The Mid-South’s only Supportive Independent Living Home for young adult women transitioning out of foster care opened in July. Meritan’s program, in conjunction with Tennessee’s DCS, aims to help three occupants living jointly in the conditional, rent-free home, become better equipped to navigate the challenges of society, including finances, thrown at them at once.
Read MoreBarbara Love has fostered over 80 children over the years because for her, it’s ‘life-changing.’ “By seeing your kids become happy, it makes you happy,” she exclaims.
Read MoreUnder CMS’ Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, Meritan will be one of almost 400 participants building Dementia Care Programs (DCPs) across the country, working to increase care coordination and improve access to services and supports, including respite care, for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Read MoreSisters Carol and Ann Jubert, and Nancy Matthews (middle) found joy in their work, through Meritan, at a Downtown Memphis acting and film studio.
Read MoreOur February Volunteers of the Month are the students and faculty from Concorde Career College! Click here to read more about Concorde Career College’s volunteer efforts at Meritan.
Read MoreCongratulations to Melanie Keller for receiving the MLK Luminary Award this year. We are thankful to have you as our leader and very proud of you!
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