Respond
Guidance for families dealing with a missing or runaway child, family abduction, or an urgent child-safety concern.
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Saturday, December 19, 2026 · 6–11 PM
COMEC Christmas Gala
Ridgeway Country Club · 9800 Poplar Avenue, Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee · Serving families since 1984
Clear help. Safer children. Stronger families.
When a child is missing, at risk, or facing a difficult situation, families need a trusted next step. COMEC provides free support, prevention education, and connections to the right resources.
An Introduction to COMEC
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Since 1984
Rooted in the Mid-South community
Free programs
Education, prevention, and family support
501(c)(3)
Tax-exempt nonprofit organization
Local help
Located at Shelby County Juvenile Court
How COMEC helps
Support built around real family needs
COMEC’s work is organized around three simple promises: respond when families need direction, prevent harm through education, and support children and caregivers through difficult circumstances.
Prevent
Child safety, internet safety, and bullying education designed to help families and community groups recognize risks earlier.
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Parent and child counseling support, referrals for behavioral or substance-use concerns, and practical family resources.
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Start with your situation
Not sure where to begin?
Choose the situation closest to what is happening. The Get Help page gives clear, verified next steps and official reporting options.
Open the Get Help guideA child is missing
Immediate reporting steps and NCMEC contact information.
I suspect abuse or neglect
Tennessee reporting options and emergency guidance.
There is an online safety concern
How to preserve information and report suspected exploitation.
A young person has run away
Family support and the National Runaway Safeline.
2026 events
Gather for a safer future
Join us for the Christmas Gala, and revisit the people and moments behind this year’s golf tournament.
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Tickets available
COMEC Christmas Gala
Ridgeway Country Club · Memphis. Celebrate with COMEC at an evening supporting children and families.
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Thank you for your support
31st Annual COMEC Charity Golf Tournament
Thank you to the golfers, sponsors, and volunteers who came together at The Links at Galloway.
See the 2026 photo gallery
A community worth celebrating
2026 31st Annual Golf Tournament Photo Gallery
Thank you to our golfers, volunteers, and supporters. Browse 70 photos of the people and moments behind this year’s tournament.
Give your time
Help COMEC grow its reach.
COMEC is looking for volunteers who can connect with the community, power memorable events, and open doors to new business partnerships.
Current leadership
A new chapter for COMEC
Executive Director Greg Bethel and Board President Philip Boals are leading COMEC’s next phase of community partnership, fundraising, and service.
Executive Director
Greg Bethel
Greg brings more than two decades of corporate, human-resources, and community experience, along with years of service on COMEC’s board.
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President, Board of Directors
Philip Boals
Philip brings nearly three decades of experience across real estate valuation, banking, finance, land surveying, development consulting, and organizational leadership.
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Give with confidence
Help keep family support free.
COMEC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your secure PayPal donation helps sustain education, prevention, and direct family support.
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