A community of Opportunity & Transformation
We are energizing government, education, non-profits, and business to invest and grow with the people and places of Westwood
OUR INITIATIVES
Our Uplift Westwood Initiatives
Uplifting Our Community
The heart and mission of Uplift Westwood is to be the strongest advocate possible to energize government agencies, nonprofit organizations, education institutions, and private businesses to say “YES!” to investing and growing with Westwood.
Uplifting Our Parks
From playgrounds and athletic fields to walking trails and picnic spots, the health and happiness of Westwood families will thrive in our parks and their children on school grounds. Uplift Westwood looks forward to pursuing supportive resources for our green spaces.
Uplifting Our Businesses
The next level of success for the City of Memphis resides in the revitalization and engagement of its neighborhoods in north and south Memphis. Uplift Westwood looks forward to supporting current businesses in our community and inviting new entrepreneurs and businesses to create their future with Westwood.
“We’re hoping to gain a sense of buy-in from the community. Because the cavalry is not coming, we are the cavalry.”
— Rev. Melvin Watkins, Senior Pastor at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church–Westwood
ABOUT
About Uplift Westwood
Uplift Westwood CDC’s mission is to empower, enable and support community members in their efforts to revitalize the Westwood community. UWCDC serves as a vehicle through which residents and businesses can work together to solve problems and improve all aspects of the quality of life of its residents, business owners, and visitors.
OUR PARTNERS
LATEST PROJECTS
Latest Projects
XAi Update
Xai is stepping up as a good neighbor for the community of Westwood. Watch historic moment as the school board debates the idea of receiving a significant gift for our students.
