2024 Children’s Charities
A Carnival Community Focus Program
The Carnival Memphis Children’s Charity Initiative (CCI) was developed in 1999 to assist those who improve the quality of life for children throughout the community. Each year different agencies are selected to receive funds raised by Carnival and the Grand Krewes of Carnival Memphis at fundraisers throughout the year. Since the inception of the CCI (a 501c3 non-profit), over $5,000,000 with matching funds has been donated to local children’s charities.
Binghampton Christian Academy is a private, Christian day and boarding school for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grades within the Binghampton Community. Their mission is to develop students who honor and glorify God, promote spiritual and academic excellence, and encourage them to become productive, Godly leaders.
For more information visit: https://bcamemphis.org/
Marquita Carter, Principal
175 North Tillman Street (P.O. Box 11109)
Memphis, Tennessee 38111
(901) 323-4092
Church Health seeks to reclaim the church’s biblical commitment to care for our bodies and our spirits. As a faith-based health care not-for-profit, Church Health places an emphasis on children continuing to grow with two new pediatricians on staff, activities in The Well and in the Nutrition Hub, and with construction of an outdoor Playscape.
For more information visit: https://churchhealth.org/
G. Scott Morris, MD, MDiv, CEO
(901) 272-7170
For more than 76 years, Girls Inc. of Memphis has inspired all girls to be Strong (healthy), Smart (educated), and Bold (independent). Each year, Girls Inc. of Memphis serves more than 2,000 girls between the ages of 5 and 18 through in-school, after school and camp programs. Over 500 hours of quality programming is provided at no cost to participants.
For more information visit: https://www.girlsincmemphis.org/
Lisa Moore, President & CEO
1568 Robin Hood Ln, Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 743-8062
Previous Children’s Charity Initiative Recipients
2023
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Seacrest Studio
2022
2020
Redzone Ministries
Thrive Memphis
Scouting Deserts
2019
Neighborhood Christian Centers, Inc.
Palmer Home for Children
Porter Leath
2018
Agape Child & Family Services
Emmanuel Center
Memphis Athletic Ministries
2017
The Erika Center at Bodine School
The Church Health Center
Knowledge Quest
2016
Best Buddies Tennessee
The Exchange Club Family Center
Stax Music Academy
2015
Madonna Learning Center
Peer Power Foundation
RedZone Ministries
2014
BAPTIST Kemmons Wilson Family Center for Good Grief
JIFF
Binghampton Christian Academy
2013
Perea Preschool
2012
Boy Scouts of America Scout Reach Program for the Raleigh-Frayser Area
School Advocates for Vision in Education (S.A.V.E.)
2011
Shelby Residential Vocational Service (SRVS)
2010
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
2009
Memphis Oral School for the Deaf
2008
Carnival Memphis Kids Café (Memphis Food Bank)
2007
United Cerebral Palsy of the Mid-South
2006
Shelby Residential Vocational Service (SRVS)
2005
Carnival Memphis Kids Café (Memphis Food Bank)
SMART
2004
Memphis Oral School for the Deaf
2003
Porter Leath Children’s Center
2002
Shelby Residential Vocational Service (SRVS)
Special Cargo (United Cerebral Palsy)
2001
Memphis Oral School for the Deaf
Perea Preschool
Shepherd School
2000
1999
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis
Calvary Exodus Ministry