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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Equipping people of faith and goodwill to organize communities for systemic change through collective action.
NEW Standing Meeting Schedule
Task Force Meetings/Issues Night
1st Mondays from 6pm - 8pm
Leadership Council Meeting (Formerly Delegate Meetings):
Quarterly (February, May, August, November)
Upcoming Events
Mon, Jul 06Evergreen Presbyterian ChurchPlease join us July 6th from 6-8pm at Evergreen Presybterian Church for MICAH's Issues Night! This month's Issues Night will serve as a dress rehearsal for MICAH's 8th annual Public Meeting.
Sun, Jul 12New Direction Christian Church - HickoryMake sure to join us at New Direction Christian Church from 4-6 pm on Sunday, July 12th for MICAH's annual Public Meeting! This year's meeting will consist of a Shelby County Sheriff & Mayoral Candidates Forum. We hope to see YOU there!
Multiple DatesThu, Jul 16Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchBetter Transit for a Better Memphis, led by daily riders and other community champions, organizes and advocates for fully funded, accessible, and equitable public transit.
Sat, Jul 18Memphis Theological Seminary
Sun, Jul 19Location will be sent out before trainingRegister to join us from 2:00 - 5:00 pm on Sunday, July 19th for Legal Observer Training!