In late July, Memphis staff and residents were treated to a karaoke night. Staff helping with the musical diversion were Social Services Coordinator Markia Bearden as the emcee, Assistant Director Eric Powell as videographer and mixologist, and Resident Monitors Tiffany Sain, Jacqueline Macklin, and Loretha Knox serving refreshments. Director James Williams’ wife of 20 years […]
Diersen Charities Memphis Hosts Reentry Commission
2016-11-09
Seventy-one residents from the Diersen Charities Memphis facility recently heard from a variety of representatives of the Memphis and Shelby County Reentry Commission about what to expect upon their release and ways in which to address each item. Five commission members covered housing, adult education, employment, financial assistance, family counseling, health and wellness, and other […]
Diersen Charities Memphis Hosts Reentry Commission
2016-11-02
Seventy-one residents from the Memphis facility recently heard from a variety of representatives of the Memphis and Shelby County Reentry Commission about what to expect upon their release and ways in which to address each item. Five commission members covered housing, adult education, employment, financial assistance, family counseling, health and wellness, and other topics. Speakers […]
Diersen Charities Nashville Word Processor Helps Raise Funds For Firefighter Families
2016-07-26
Nashville Word Processor Shannon Musgrave volunteers her time yearly to help coordinate the annual Mikey Golf Tournament, an event she helped organize three years ago to honor fallen Nashville firefighter Mike Malone. Funds raised benefit the Nashville Firefighters Association Hardship Fund which assists critically injured firefighters and families of fallen firefighters with college funds, medical […]
Diersen Charities Memphis Sponsors Three At Caregivers Event
2016-02-26
The ability to attend the Relative Caregivers Programs Annual Achievement Ball was made easier for three young men by the generosity of Dismas’ Memphis (TN) staff. The event is designed to recognize youth enrolled in the program for their academic achievements and community involvement. The ball also recognizes the caregivers of the youth. The Memphis […]
Diersen Charities Memphis Staff Get In The “Spirit”
2016-02-03
Staff from the Memphis program really got into the spirit of Halloween last year with (from left) Resident Monitor Loretha Knox, Employment Specialist Shalonda Wilson, Administrative Assistant Tania Payne, and Monitor Anthony Johnson, dressing the part. Monitor Hazel Longstreet, not pictured, also participated. Residents were treated to candy and other treats prepared by the staff. […]
Diersen Charities Memphis Bids Adieu To Retiring Cook Hassell
2016-01-22
On October 28, the staff from the Memphis program said goodbye to retiring Cook Sarah Hassell. A six-year member of Team Memphis, Hassell was honored during the monthly Staff Meeting for her devotion and work ethic. Prior to Dismas, Hassell, 70, worked 35 years for Delta Medical Center. She wants to spend more time with […]
Dismas Charities Management Team Attends Bureau Of Prisons Training
2015-09-29
Thirty-five managers from Dismas’ federal facilities and Corporate attended the Bureau of Prisons Residential Re-entry 2015 National Contractor’s Training August 26-27 in Millington, Tennessee. Attendees included over 200 contractors and BOP staff as well. Topics included legal issues, home confinement, medication, mental health and substance abuse cases, ethics, discipline, escapes and significant incidents, contracting, contract […]
Diersen Charities Director Williams Honors Retiring Probation Chief
2015-09-09
Memphis (TN) Director James Williams (right) was invited to speak at the retirement of Alice Conley, Chief Probation Officer with the U.S. Probation Office for the Western District of Tennessee. Williams spoke of their mutual respect and the significant contributions Conley had made toward the betterment of his facility, including furthering his development as the […]
