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
Multiple DatesSep 17, 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.
Sep 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMMt Moriah Baptist Church, 2634 Carnes Ave, Memphis, TN 38114, USA
Sep 20, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PMNational Civil Rights Museum, 450 Mulberry St, Memphis, TN 38103, USAOne year of the federal task force’s presence is an important moment for people of faith to call for an end to the occupation of our city. We want our elected leaders to hear us clearly, we want the task force to leave. Let's stand together in faithful witness for justice.
Sep 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation sent via email after registration
Multiple DatesSep 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMShady Grove Presbyterian Church, 5530 Shady Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38120, USAJoin the members of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church for multiple phone bank opportunities!
Multiple DatesSep 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMLocation variesSTAND UP FOR MEMPHIS ALL MONTH LONG
Multiple DatesSep 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMGoogle MeetYour congregation can play a significant role increasing voter turnout in the upcoming November 3 Elections!
Multiple DatesSep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDTLocation shared after registrationTennessee For All, a coalition of labor, faith and community groups, is hosting a two-day Election Defense Workshop in Memphis on Saturday & Sunday, September 26-27th to prepare for potential election interference. HANDS OFF OUR VOTE!
Sep 27, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PMCollins Chapel CME Church, 676 Washington Ave, Memphis, TN 38105, USAVoting made simple! Join the CME Church, NAACP, and MICAH Memphis for an opportunity to fellowship and be informed about what is on the ballot for the upcoming state and federal election.
Oct 05, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMIdlewild Presbyterian Church, 1750 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, USAWe hope you'll join us on October 5th from 6-8 pm at Idlewild Presbyterian Church for October's Issues Night!
Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMAvon Acres, 4361 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122, USAJoin us for an enchanting afternoon of celebration, community, and great live jazz!