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
Thu, Aug 14Gaisman Community CenterJoin our town hall to learn about health and safety issues with our justice system's intake process and discuss with decision makers and connect to issues of transformational justice throughout the state.
Multiple DatesSat, Aug 16Sign-up for more detailsJoin us in sharing out Know Your Rights Information to our community members at different events and different locations throughout the city
Tue, Aug 19Temple IsraelQuarterly MICAH Board Meeting. This is a required meeting for delegates, but is also open to potential partners and interested community members
Multiple DatesWed, Sep 03Register 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, Sep 14Christ Missionary Baptist ChurchThis once-a-year meeting is an opportunity to hold public officials accountable for issues important to Memphis.