“The difference between a broken community and a thriving one is the  PRESENCE OF WOMEN WHO ARE VALUED.” - Michelle ObamaI think of Mary, the mother of Jesus, at this time of year. Her value to the world is beyond measure, but it was not so at the time of her pregnancy.Mary could have been one of our neighbors in Orange Mound.  Her circumstances in Nazareth, 2000 years ago are similar in some ways to the many women we employ. She was rejected by her neighbo

Learn more about My Cup of Tea and its mission to help rejuvenate the community of Orange Mound by providing employment for women in the community.

Visit My Cup of Tea for our annual Christmas Open House to learn more about our mission and to sample our delicious teas.

Learn more about the history of the Orange Mound community of Memphis and learn how you can join us in revitalizing this neighborhood.

The current injustices and pain experienced by the Orange Mound community's 14,500 residents do not impede the search for joy and hope in the mega narrative, but amid the daily grind, there is a feeling of permanent powerlessness.

Those who need assistance the most in Orange Mound are the least visible to those who might help. Any of us can put on blinders to the needs. Any one in need can be blind to the resource help that exists.

We at My Cup of Tea are working to plant seeds of love, faith, humility, and hope in our sisters in Orange Mound. Lives can be changed with

There are endless ideas for baby shower and gender reveal parties. Learn more about products that My Cup of Tea offers for your special event here.

Friday, I visited two of our neighbors in need. I was welcomed in to offer a little encouragement. Hospitality reigns on our block in Orange Mound.

Learn more about our mission to encourage and support women in the Orange Mound community.

Come and see My Cup of Tea at the House: a beach head, an oasis, a foothold, a stake, a force in earnest for the renewal of Orange Mound women.