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Daily Memphian: The Sidebar Podcast
Broadcast April 2023
Lisa shares about Room in the Inn’s three unique programs and the upcoming Breakfast for Dinner fundraiser happening April 29.
WMC Action News 5
Broadcast December 2022
With dangerously cold temperatures pushing into parts of the Mid-South, Room in the Inn is stepping up in preparation ahead of this Christmas cold freeze. The inn has locked arms with several congregations, such as Calvary Episcopal Church in the heart of Downtown, to house and feed the homeless ahead of the arctic blast. Read more…
WREG
Broadcast May 2022
Memphis is near the top of the list for eviction rates among U.S. cities and that’s contributed to a spike in homelessness during the pandemic. Read more…
Faithfully Memphis Podcast
Broadcast April 2022
Commercial Appeal
Published June 2021
“They make it so there’s nothing to hinder you from reaching a goal you want to reach,” Perkins said. “They’ve got everything put in stone for you. You’ve just got to accept it…” Read more…
WREG
Broadcast June 2021
“Homelessness is a very complicated issue, and everybody’s story is unique and everybody has their own challenges,” said Alise Davis, the finance director…” Read more…
Forever Ready Productions
CityCurrent Radio Show
Commercial Appeal
Published in 2021
“The hospital once was one of the few places that offered care to African Americans during segregation. Now, it will be the only recuperative care center for people experiencing homelessness in the region…” Read more…
City of Memphis: Housing & Community Development
Ribbon Cutting | Broadcast in 2021
Memphis Magazine:
Published in 2020
“On both cold winter nights or blazing hot summer days, Room in the Inn workers are waiting by their phones for a call.. ” Read more…
The Commercial Appeal:
Published in 2020
“As they do every day at 4:30 p.m., Room in the Inn volunteers and staff opened the doors for check-in…” Read more…
WREG News Channel 3 Memphis:
Published in 2019
“I love it here because they send us to places where we can sleep, have a warm bed, we have food to eat, and the people that host us are very nice…” Read more…
The Chairman's Perspective with Mark Billingsley:
Broadcast in 2019
Memphis Theological Seminary, The Good News:
Published in 2019
“Volunteering with RITI is about saying grace, breaking bread together, drawing on the restorative power of stillness, and spending time with others around a dinner table on a Sunday evening.” Read more…
The Commercial Appeal:
Published in 2017
“Women and families can come to the shelters during the day, but are being referred to Room In the Inn or the library for overnight accommodations….” Read more…
The Commercial Appeal:
Published in 2017
“Eight years ago, tiny Colonial Cumberland Presbyterian Church answered God’s call to welcome strangers into the warm, safe sanctuary of a building that was underused in winter…” Read more…
The Commercial Appeal:
Published in 2017
“Memphis’ homeless population braved the cold this week as temperatures reached a low in the 20s…” Read more…
The Commercial Appeal:
Published in 2016
“There is more Room in the Inn some nights than others.The recent cold snap hasn’t helped…” Read more…
At Home Memphis & Mid South Magazine:
Published in 2015
“Volunteering for Room in the Inn is a life-changing experience…” Read more…
The Memphis Flyer:
Published in 2015
“The spirit of hospitality is really what is different about Room In the Inn,” Anderson said. “Guests are invited to stay in small groups. […] It presents opportunities for real conversation, real relationships. […] It’s about being together and creating a place of sanctuary.” Read more…