Why should we care?
SCS’s ability to provide a quality, equitable education is being undercut by high teacher turnover and year-long teaching vacancies, as well as significant maintenance deficiencies within the schools, all of which leads to higher financial, educational, and health costs. A lack of access to wraparound services provided by qualified social workers, psychologists, and nurses inhibits the successful treatment of trauma or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). Abuse, neglect, and trauma significantly increase the likelihood of suspensions, juvenile criminal behavior, and incarceration. With a median age four years below the national average, Memphis’s population can support economic development, but only if we provide children in our community access to opportunities and support.
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Partnering for power. Acting for justice.
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MICAH is an affiliate of the Gamaliel Network organizing and speaking to our community and its leaders, always seeking to "do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God." The purpose of MICAH is not to replace each congregation or community organization's efforts, but instead to amplify the voice and the impact by working together interdependently.
MICAH’S Board of Directors is made up ofour Executive Team , elected officers, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chairs of Standing Teams and Ad Hoc Teams, 2 At-Large Executive Team Members, and Delegates from eachof our partner organizations.
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The work that we do is thanks to our wonderful partners.