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.
Upcoming Events
Mar 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation given after registrationLearn how Immigration Court works & become a Community Observer!
Mar 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMCentenary United Methodist Church, 584 E McLemore Ave, Memphis, TN 38106, USAJoin the Better Transit for Better Memphis (BTBM) Coalition for a BTBM Postcard Party! We’re gathering community members and transit supporters to write postcards to Memphis City Council in support of our campaign demands for better, more reliable public transit.
Multiple DatesMar 19, 2026, 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 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PMEvergreen Presbyterian Church, 1567 Overton Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38112, USASunday March 22nd from 1-3:30 pm at Evergreen Prebyterian Church. Registration form is linked; snacks & childcare will be available.
Mar 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation is TBDWant to help protect your community? Join us at one of our trainings for our Rapid Reponse Hotline! The next volunteer confirmer training is on March 22nd from 5-8 pm.