This committee educates members about community development issues and opportunities and creates an environment of involvement and collaboration with local community development partners. The Committee focuses on quarterly projects in collaboration with Memphis community development corporations (CDCs)—including Frayser CDC, United Housing, The Works and others—and acts as a liaison between the Association and local CDCs.
Examples of Committee Initiatives:
- Equity, Inclusion and Community: A Fair Housing Forum
- Planned in collaboration with the Fair & Affordable Housing and Diversity & Inclusion Committees
- MAAR Cleans Memphis
The staff liaison for this committee is Chris Connolly.
2026 Committee
Member Name |
| Miles Felts Chair |
| William Carter III Vice Chair |
| Vinson Bracey Director Liaison |
| Charlene Bailey |
| Kendra Bell |
| Saprina Bowman |
| Brandi Boyland |
| Nickalus Butler |
| Chris Gardea |
| Kim Howell |
| Frankie Kidd |
| Devarrio Lakes |
| Amanda Lester |
| Kim Lewis |
| Lewis Marshall |
| Mark Miesse |
| Carl Purifoy |
| MeYucca Rayner |