WHAT WE DO

We empower children and families to achieve a healthy, optimal
and independent lifestyle.

Preschool — PRESCHOOL

Promoting school readiness for Shelby County children
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connections — CONNECTIONS

Providing a safe, nurturing environment for at-risk children
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cornerstone — CORNERSTONE

Increasing healthy birth outcomes and preparing families
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GENERATIONS

Opportunities for seniors to reinvest in the lives of future generations
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books from birth — BOOKS FROM BIRTH

Building a Community of Readers
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Teacher Excellence Program — TEACHER EXCELLENCE PROGRAM

Professionalize the work of early childhood education
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WHAT WE'VE DONE

For over 160 years, Porter-Leath has served children and families every year
through a variety of programs and services.

Year Porter-Leath Established

1800

Books Mailed

500000

Healthy Births

80

Children helped

8000

Families served

2800

Runaways helped

80

Seniors served

500

Total collected senior volunteer hours

110000

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RESULTS

Porter-Leath helps build stronger children, stronger families and a stronger Memphis.
These are a few stories of that success.

Porter-Leath Continues Preschool Programming after Shelby County Schools Destroys Nationally-Renowned Early Childhood Education Partnership Jun 10
A Commitment to Infant Mental Health May 5
Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth Recognizes Porter-Leath Staff member with the Jim Pryor Child Advocacy Award Apr 6

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WHAT WE DO

PRESCHOOL

CONNECTIONS

CORNERSTONE

GENERATIONS

BOOKS FROM BIRTH

TEACHER EXCELLENCE PROGRAM