“ Legacy of Legends CDC is focused on helping to mitigate Adverse Childhood Experiences. ”
About
Legacy of Legends CDC is a community development corporation committed to creating trauma-informed and resilient communities in Memphis. Our mission is focused on preventing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and building vision-based communities that can address traumatic experiences, enabling all stakeholders to enjoy a better quality of life. Why We
Do This WorkMemphis faces significant challenges:
- 26.9% overall poverty rate
- 44.7% child poverty rate (48.9% for black children)
- Over 40,000 Shelby County School students living in households with $10,000 or less annual income
- 1 in 4 Tennesseans have 4 or more adverse childhood experiences
These stark statistics drive our commitment to change and improvement in our community. Our Service ModelWe provide holistic, high-fidelity wraparound services through our Legacy Family Connect Centers (LFCC), utilizing a 2-Generation Approach to help children and parents overcome traumatic and adverse experiences. Our three-part strategy aims to significantly reduce ACEs, gang and youth violence, family violence, and poverty in Memphis communities:
- ACE-Based Prevention
- Intervention, Treatment, and Response
- Supplemental Natural Supportive Response Services
What Sets Us ApartOur approach is uniquely effective because we focus on building Natural Community Supports. We develop genuine relationships with our 7Ps: Parents, Pastors, Principals, Police, Politicians, Proprietors, and Partners in our communities. Join us in our mission to create a legacy of resilience, healing, and opportunity for all members of our community. Together, we can build a stronger, healthier Memphis.
