If there's no one investing in you, invest in yourself. Britney Thornton, founder of JUICE Orange Mound, is on a mission to mobilize residents to revitalize the neighborhood on their own terms.

World Relief Memphis' PJ Moore and Basuze Madogo speak to the experiences of refugees resettling in Memphis, why immigrants are critical to a robust local economy, and new national policies resulting in historic lows in the number of new refugees entering the U.S.

Justin Merrick and Lenell Burton from Center for Transforming Communities join High Ground to discuss CTC's expansion into new neighborhoods, the role of artists in connecting neighbors, and the power of storytelling as communities experience change.

The High Ground News team welcomes Veronica Johnson, On the Ground project manager for Issue Media Group, to discuss how the On The Ground embedded journalism program is being implemented in other cities.

Kristin Fox-Trautman with Inspire Community Cafe in Binghampton talks about the growing business and its unique model to build community that includes a living wage, supporting area nonprofits and sourcing produce grown in the neighborhood.

We talk history, industry, and community in Hickory Hill and get the details on the upcoming Hickory Hill resource and career fair on October 19 from guests Davida Cruthird with Agape Child and Family Services and Candace Taylor with Power Center CDC.

Meghan Medford and Mirna Garcia from the Summer Avenue Merchant's Association join High Ground to talk about the recent installation of international flags on the commercial corridor, as well as SAMA's efforts to remove blight, reduce crime, and make Summer a destination for dining and shopping.

John Paul Shaffer with BLDG Memphis and Greg Love with The Works Inc. discuss BLDG Memphis' survey of Memphis mayoral and city council candidates, the biggest issues facing Memphis' neighborhoods and the importance of responsible and responsive policy.

Marquiepta Odom with the YWCA of Greater Memphis and Sherica Hymes, founder of Total Woman Summit, discuss this year's summit on September 30, the YWCA's work to support families fleeing domestic violence and how the summit and the YWCA are working separately and together to empower women to put themselves first.

Jared Myers from The Heights CDC joins the team to discuss High Ground's new Community Contributor training program, which aims to attract and train residents to become neighborhood-based freelance writers.