Nonprofit Director Faces Grant Freeze

Memphis has halted future city grants to nonprofit Serving In Christ Outreach after an audit uncovered $10,512.20 in unaccounted expenses—despite the group’s mission to fund job training and youth mentoring. The organization’s director, Lashanta Rudd, who just won the primary for Shelby County Commissioner and is poised to win the general election, now faces scrutiny over how public funds were handled. The city’s decision follows a months-long investigation, and while Rudd hasn’t yet commented, the controversy raises serious questions about accountability—especially as she prepares to take on a powerful public role. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8f66e2be0392b1c7