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
Feb 01, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMLocation will be sent by email.You can help protect our community! We have a training for volunteers who would like to answer calls on our hotline. Volunteers must be bilingual in Spanish and English, with access to a laptop and reliable internet.
Feb 05, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation will be sent by email.Due to inclement weather, the Non-Violent Direct Action Local Training has been postponed to February 5th.
Feb 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:50 PMOrange Mound Community Center, 2590 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38114, USAThis event is about lifting up the voices of Memphis transit riders and taking action for better, more accessible public transportation. We’ll have space to share stories, talk directly about transit challenges, and take real action together.
Feb 09, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation is TBDFebruary's Issues Night has been MOVED to February 9th!!
Feb 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PMFirst Baptist Church Broad Ave, 2835 Broad Ave, Memphis, TN 38112, USAAttend the State of the City Address with MICAH! Due to inclement weather, the date has changed to February 10th, but the time and location remain the same.
Multiple DatesFeb 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 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!