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.
Equipping people of faith and goodwill to organize communities for systemic change through collective action.
Upcoming Events

Dec 04, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMLocation is TBDDecember Clergy/ED Caucus Meeting
Dec 04, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ob
Dec 07, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMWorld Relief Memphis, 5340 Quince Rd suite a, Memphis, TN 38119, USAJoin us as we prepare for our rose demonstration in honor of the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Catholic tradition. Sunday you can come by to make roses, drop off roses you've made, and to spend time in community.
Multiple DatesDec 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMIdlewild Presbyterian Church, 1750 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, USABetter Transit for a Better Memphis, led by daily riders and other community champions, organizes and advocates for fully funded, accessible, and equitable public transit.
Mar 01, 2026, 12:00 PM – Mar 07, 2026, 12:00 PMScarrett Bennett Center, 1027 18th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212, USAGamaliel Network's National Leadership Training will only be offered ONE time in 2026!
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