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
Multiple DatesSat, Oct 11Greer Chapel AMEJoin Commissioner Henri E. Brooks & the MICAH Housing & Neighborhood Livability Task Force for upcoming community meetings on the money process benefiting our communities.
Multiple DatesThu, Oct 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, Oct 18Location will be sent by email.
Multiple DatesWed, Nov 05Register for more detailsParticipate in an HEHF Board Watch–to attend monthly HEHF Board meetings and solidarity with the tenants whose lives the HEHF Board impacts.
Sun, Nov 09Avon AcresWe would like to extend a special invitation to attend our Jazz Soirée Fundraiser!