THE FREEDOM EXCHANGE & WELLNESS CENTER

The Issue

At the Freedom Exchange and Wellness Center, all services are provided at no charge. From mental health support groups to computer, mailing, and printing services to community exchange programs and essential resources.

Our mission is rooted in making empowerment and opportunity accessible to everyone, regardless of income or background.

Life's journey is unpredictable, often marked by both literal and metaphorical oppositions.

These unforeseen crises can change the trajectory of our lives in an instant. 

This is our moment for Hope, Promise, AND Faith! This is the great awakening happening before our eyes. Can you see it? 

Here, freedom means eliminating financial barriers so individuals of all ages, races, genders, and identities can access care and connections. Unlike traditional community centers that focus primarily on recreation, the Freedom Exchange is centered on restoration, resilience, and radical support by placing healing at the heart of everything we do.

We prioritize the fundamental belief that wellness is a right, not a privilege.

The Final Act has come! With all the chaos and despair going on in the world, there is only one situation. Do or Die! 

The Freedom Exchange and Wellness Center is a visionary hub designed to:

  • Revitalize economically distressed areas by transforming a vacant building located at 777 Main Street, Memphis, TN 38106, into a center of healing, resource-sharing, and collaboration.
  • Provide accessible mental health services that meet SAMHSA guidelines and prioritize trauma-informed, culturally competent care.
  • Facilitate a community-driven barter and trade system that empowers residents to exchange goods, services, and talents to meet daily needs without financial strain.
  • Offer wellness programs including peer support, holistic care, skill-building workshops, and youth development initiatives.
  • Restore social connection and reduce isolation, promoting a thriving environment where every individual feels seen, valued, and supported.

Why This Matters:

In the face of rising economic inequality, social disconnection, and mental health crises, the Freedom Exchange and Wellness Center offers a sustainable, community-rooted solution that is a universal connection; a worldwide agenda; and a call for action. 

We Call On:

  • City and county leadership to approve zoning, funding, and policy support for this initiative.
  • Local businesses, churches, residents, and organizations to partner in resource-sharing and sponsorship.
  • Philanthropic and federal grant-makers that will invest in this model of healing-centered community development.

Let's spread the word and get involved. 

Time to prepare: 

"Image not having an emergency contingency kit ready, or an evacuation plan in place." 

The Ripple Effect:

"When we prepare, we don't just protect ourselves, we safeguard our neighbors, our children, and generations." 

Empowering Vulnerable Communities: 

"Let's empower- the true definition is U-N-I-T-Y... The foundation has been set, and the builder has begun to build." 

Building Bridges:

"Disasters don't discriminate; they affect us all." 

Our Commitment:

"Every dollar donated will contribute to the preparedness programs."

Your donations and support will help Children 'R' Us, Incorporated acquire 777 Main Street, Memphis, TN 38106. This is a huge opportunity! and very vital to the survival of our communities, given the times we are living in. A ripple effect of safety and hope is needed at this time. Not Selfishness but Community.

Together, we can provide relief and essential supplies to our sisters and brothers here in America and around the world. By donating, spreading the word through social media, and reaching out to city officials, we will build a bridge of solidarity and sustainable solutions to govern us in these unprecedented times.  

We Believe:

When we trade our silence for a voice, our isolation for connection, and our broken systems for equity, we create FREEDOM.”

Let’s stand together to build a community where healing, hope, and humanity thrive.

To learn more about Children 'R' Us, Incorporated, click the link:

https://freehugswithlove.org/services

To learn more about the Founder, click the link: 

http://www.damarrygoround.com

SIGN the Petition & DONATE to show your support for the Freedom Exchange and Wellness Center. Remember, the objective is the multi-unit community hub that our Memphis residents vitally need!!!

Help us, help us! 

 

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Mocha C. BrownPetition StarterPublic Figure. Philanthropist. Author. Entrepreneur.

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The Issue

At the Freedom Exchange and Wellness Center, all services are provided at no charge. From mental health support groups to computer, mailing, and printing services to community exchange programs and essential resources.

Our mission is rooted in making empowerment and opportunity accessible to everyone, regardless of income or background.

Life's journey is unpredictable, often marked by both literal and metaphorical oppositions.

These unforeseen crises can change the trajectory of our lives in an instant. 

This is our moment for Hope, Promise, AND Faith! This is the great awakening happening before our eyes. Can you see it? 

Here, freedom means eliminating financial barriers so individuals of all ages, races, genders, and identities can access care and connections. Unlike traditional community centers that focus primarily on recreation, the Freedom Exchange is centered on restoration, resilience, and radical support by placing healing at the heart of everything we do.

We prioritize the fundamental belief that wellness is a right, not a privilege.

The Final Act has come! With all the chaos and despair going on in the world, there is only one situation. Do or Die! 

The Freedom Exchange and Wellness Center is a visionary hub designed to:

  • Revitalize economically distressed areas by transforming a vacant building located at 777 Main Street, Memphis, TN 38106, into a center of healing, resource-sharing, and collaboration.
  • Provide accessible mental health services that meet SAMHSA guidelines and prioritize trauma-informed, culturally competent care.
  • Facilitate a community-driven barter and trade system that empowers residents to exchange goods, services, and talents to meet daily needs without financial strain.
  • Offer wellness programs including peer support, holistic care, skill-building workshops, and youth development initiatives.
  • Restore social connection and reduce isolation, promoting a thriving environment where every individual feels seen, valued, and supported.

Why This Matters:

In the face of rising economic inequality, social disconnection, and mental health crises, the Freedom Exchange and Wellness Center offers a sustainable, community-rooted solution that is a universal connection; a worldwide agenda; and a call for action. 

We Call On:

  • City and county leadership to approve zoning, funding, and policy support for this initiative.
  • Local businesses, churches, residents, and organizations to partner in resource-sharing and sponsorship.
  • Philanthropic and federal grant-makers that will invest in this model of healing-centered community development.

Let's spread the word and get involved. 

Time to prepare: 

"Image not having an emergency contingency kit ready, or an evacuation plan in place." 

The Ripple Effect:

"When we prepare, we don't just protect ourselves, we safeguard our neighbors, our children, and generations." 

Empowering Vulnerable Communities: 

"Let's empower- the true definition is U-N-I-T-Y... The foundation has been set, and the builder has begun to build." 

Building Bridges:

"Disasters don't discriminate; they affect us all." 

Our Commitment:

"Every dollar donated will contribute to the preparedness programs."

Your donations and support will help Children 'R' Us, Incorporated acquire 777 Main Street, Memphis, TN 38106. This is a huge opportunity! and very vital to the survival of our communities, given the times we are living in. A ripple effect of safety and hope is needed at this time. Not Selfishness but Community.

Together, we can provide relief and essential supplies to our sisters and brothers here in America and around the world. By donating, spreading the word through social media, and reaching out to city officials, we will build a bridge of solidarity and sustainable solutions to govern us in these unprecedented times.  

We Believe:

When we trade our silence for a voice, our isolation for connection, and our broken systems for equity, we create FREEDOM.”

Let’s stand together to build a community where healing, hope, and humanity thrive.

To learn more about Children 'R' Us, Incorporated, click the link:

https://freehugswithlove.org/services

To learn more about the Founder, click the link: 

http://www.damarrygoround.com

SIGN the Petition & DONATE to show your support for the Freedom Exchange and Wellness Center. Remember, the objective is the multi-unit community hub that our Memphis residents vitally need!!!

Help us, help us! 

 

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Mocha C. BrownPetition StarterPublic Figure. Philanthropist. Author. Entrepreneur.
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Paul Young
Memphis City Mayor
Memphis City Council
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Rhonda Logan
Memphis City Council - District 1
Michalyn Easter-Thomas
Memphis City Council - District 7

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Petition created on July 19, 2025