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.

Upcoming Events

April Monthly Meeting
Tue, Apr 13
Zoom
Apr 13, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Zoom
Checking in. Stepping up. Speaking out! MICAH's monthly board meeting (the 2nd Tuesday of every month) is an open meeting for delegates and interested community members.
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Shelby County Voter Alliance Interest Meeting
Wed, Apr 14
Zoom
Apr 14, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom
Shelby County Voter Alliance is inviting partners, volunteers, and all who are interested to talk about how our organizations, places of worship, neighbors, and peers are laying the foundation for a multi-racial democracy in the mid-south.
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The 14th Annual Interfaith Ramadan Virtual Event
Sun, Apr 18
Online Event
Apr 18, 6:00 PM
Online Event
You're invited to Memphis Interfaith's 14th annual Ramadan celebration April 18th at 6 PM! The event, featuring leaders from multiple religious traditions, will be virtual again this year, and all proceeds will go to food pantries and MIFA.
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April Issues Night
Mon, Apr 26
Zoom
Apr 26, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Our meeting may be virtual, but our issues are very real. We will gather virtually with our task forces to plan strategy and next action steps for these uncertain times.
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May 1st Trainings
Sat, May 01
Zoom
May 01, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Zoom
Join us for either the Organizing 101 training, for new partners and delegates, or Core Team Training! Both trainings are offered simultaneously on Saturday AND Sunday, so choose one session to attend on either day. Email paige@micahmemphis.org with questions!
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May 2nd Trainings
Sun, May 02
Zoom
May 02, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Zoom
Join us for either the Organizing 101 training, for new partners and delegates, or Core Team Training! Both trainings are offered simultaneously on Saturday AND Sunday, so choose one session to attend on either day. Email paige@micahmemphis.org with questions!
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The New Jim Crow Virtual Teach-In Series
Sun, May 16
Zoom
May 16, 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
Zoom
Join MICAH and Dr. Roz Nichols from 4:30 to 5:45 on May 16, 23, 30, and June 6, 13, and 27 for a Virtual Teach-In Series on Michelle Alexander's book, The New Jim Crow. If you purchase the book at Novel. booksellers, 20% of the proceeds go to MICAH! Email paige@micahmemphis.org with questions.
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Click here for a PDF of all monthly meetings and issues nights in 2021.

For a more complete calendar with events such as individual Task Force and Subcommittee meetings, please click here.