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Welcoming a New Cohort: Building Skills, Transforming Lives
This quarter, we proudly welcomed a new cohort into our Needs Assessment Class at the CPC Center. Through our evidence-based Cognitive...
Christopher Pugh
Sep 241 min read


Youth Voices for Change: CPC Youth Lead the Way in Gun Violence Research
This year, several of our CPC participants joined with peers across Memphis in the Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) initiative,...
Christopher Pugh
Sep 241 min read


Suited for Success: Christopher’s Closet Empowers Future Leaders
This quarter, Christopher’s Closet proudly prepared two groups of young men for life-changing milestones. In August, we welcomed...
Christopher Pugh
Sep 241 min read


BIG MOMENT RECAP: From Barriers to Brilliance – The MEmpowerment Pathways Program Graduation
On July 11, 2025, at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Westwood, the Christopher A. Pugh II Center, alongside our partners, gathered to celebrate...
Christopher Pugh
Sep 241 min read


CPC Joins Groundbreaking Youth-Led Research Initiative to Combat Gun Violence
The Christopher A. Pugh II Center (CPC) is proud to participate in the Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) Project, a powerful...
Christopher Pugh
Jun 241 min read


CPC’s CRRG Cohort 4 Graduates with Skills, Confidence, and a Clearer Path Forward
Twenty-one young participants from Cohort 4 of the Community Reentry Reinvestment Grant (CRRG) Program marked a major milestone in their...
Christopher Pugh
Jun 242 min read


CPC’s 2025 Bowties & Blazers Put Purpose on the Runway
The Christopher A. Pugh II Center (CPC) hosted its annual signature fundraising event, Bowties & Blazers, on Saturday, June 14, at The...
Christopher Pugh
Jun 242 min read


STS Enterprise and UofM Nursing Partner with CPC to Equip Future Nurses for Life After Graduation
On Friday, May 2nd, STS Enterprise Corporation and the University of Memphis Loewenberg College of Nursing (LCON) partnered with the...
Christopher Pugh
Jun 241 min read


Memphis Allies Deepens Support with $10,000 Gift and a Sprinter Van for CPC
The Christopher A. Pugh II Center (CPC) is thrilled to announce a renewed show of support from Memphis Allies, an initiative of Youth...
Christopher Pugh
Jun 231 min read


Empowering Futures: CRRG Cohort Celebrates Success
At the Christopher A. Pugh II Center, we believe that knowledge is the foundation of empowerment and that belief came to life once again...

CPC Staff
Jun 42 min read


Introducing the CPC Studio: Empowering Creativity Through Film & Music Production.
At CPC, we are committed to providing transformative opportunities that equip our participants with valuable skills for the future. As...

CPC Staff
Jun 41 min read


CPC Hosts AARP's MLK Remembrance: Honoring a Legacy
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. resonates deeply with the mission of the Christopher Pugh Center. His unwavering commitment to...

CPC Staff
Jun 41 min read


CPC Sponsors Tuxedos & Tiaras: Prom Outfit Giveaway Success
At the Christopher Pugh Center, we firmly believe that every young person deserves to celebrate life's milestones with confidence, style,...

CPC Staff
Jun 41 min read


Dressed for Success: Celebrating Graduation with Memphis Allies
Graduation transcends a mere ceremony; it embodies hard work, perseverance, and the promise of a luminous future. At the Christopher Pugh...

CPC Staff
Jun 41 min read


CPC Partnered with the Greater Memphis Chamber and the Shelby County Juvenile Court to Equip Youth for Workforce Success through the CRRG Grant
The Christopher A. Pugh II Center (CPC) is proud to announce it’s successful collaboration with the Greater Memphis Chamber and the...

CPC Staff
Jun 42 min read


Breaking the Cycle: CPC’s Pathways to Change Has Transformed 775 Lives Across 9 Facilities
In collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC), Christopher A. Pugh II Center received a contracted to deliver a...

CPC Staff
Jun 42 min read


Empowering Futures Through Partnership: CPC and PURE Academy Join Forces
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the PURE Academy, established in December 2024! This collaboration reflects our shared...

CPC Staff
Jun 41 min read


CPC Successfully Hosts 'Breaking Bread with My Brothers' Event, Empowering and Inspiring the Next Generation
The Breaking Bread with My Brothers event, held on December 14, 2024, at New Direction Christian Church in Memphis, was a resounding...

CPC Staff
Jun 42 min read


Empowering Young Men: Christopher A. Pugh II Center Participants Shined at the 2024 Steve Harvey Summer Camp
Christopher A. Pugh II Center Mentees had the unique opportunity to attend the 16th Annual “Boys Mentoring” Camp, hosted by the Steve and...

CPC Staff
Jun 31 min read


CPC Partners with RiseKit and Code for America to Boost Workforce Opportunities
On November 19, 2024, the Christopher Pugh Center (CPC) announced an exciting partnership with RiseKit and Code for America to create new...

CPC Staff
May 281 min read
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