Philanthropist to match GiVE 365 memberships

Feature story for The Memphis Daily News

July 21, 2011

In only its second year of existence, the GiVE 365 initiative of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis has received a challenge gift from Sylvia Goldsmith Marks.

She is the granddaughter of Jacob Goldsmith, who founded and operated the department stores that once bore his name and have since become part of the Macy’s empire. Marks will match all new GiVE 365 memberships, through Aug. 31, up to $20,000.

“She inherited the family tradition of the importance of giving back,” said Bert Barnett, a cousin and spokesperson for the 93-year-old Marks.

GiVE 365 is hosting a cocktail hour and membership drive Thursday, July 21, at 5:30 p.m. to announce the gift at East Tapas and Drinks, 6069 Park Ave. Current members will also be on hand to answer questions. East Tapas is donating appetizers and offering drink specials … (read more)