13-05-2025
Memphis nonprofit provides safe haven and aid for men in need
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Every Tuesday, as part of our Greater Memphis on a Mission series, we highlight organizations making Memphis better. This week, we caught up with a group that believes in stability and 2nd chances.
Justin Frakes was homeless and living in his van when he heard about Brotha 2 Brotha, a drop-in center located in Binghampton that proved a safe and supportive space for men facing life challenges.
'Shows that somebody cares, you know? Someone will listen to you and not treat you like crap,' said Frakes. 'Helped me get back on my feet. I'm not stuck in the cycle no more. That was a big advantage.'
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Dennis Boyd is the founder and executive director.
'Some guys are battling with drug addiction, homelessness, just getting released from jail. Just having a hard time and need a helping hand,' said Boyd.
Every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m., they offer a meal, clean clothes, toiletries, and an opportunity to take a hot shower. For Boyd, those offerings are intentional.
'For me, personally, my background, I've been homeless before. I know how it is to go hungry or not know where your next meal is going to come from. Not knowing if I can get a hot shower,' said Boyd.
For Frakes, the availability of hot showers was a lifeline.
'I had food all the time. Food wasn't the problem, but a shower was the one thing I didn't have. I would come religiously every week,' he said.
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Thanks to the helping hand of Brotha 2 Brotha and the Binghamton Development Corporation's business hub, Frakes has a full-time job and is no longer homeless.
Boyd makes sure everyone who walks in the door is treated with dignity.
'When we sit down, we're talking Brotha 2 Brotha. No judgment. I'm here for you. How can I help, or if I can't help, I know somebody that can help,' Boyd said.
That is why Brown Missionary Baptist Church and the Mid-South Genesis CDC donated $1,000 to Brotha 2 Brotha. Because when life's struggles knock you down, they will help lift you back up.
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