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.
MICAH Members
21st Century Memphis or Bust!
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter
Black Methodists for Church Renewal-Memphis Conference
Christ Missionary Baptist Church
Church of the River - First Unitarian
Freedom's Chapel Christian Church - Disciples of Christ
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Greater Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Memphis and West TN AFL-CIO Labor Council
Memphis Catholics for Social Justice
Memphis Parent Leadership Training Institute
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Westwood
National Civil Rights Museum
Neshoba Unitarian Universalist Church
New Direction Christian Church
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
Shady Grove Presbyterian Church
St. John's United Methodist Church
United Methodist Church--Memphis Metro District
UMC Neighborhood Centers
Interested in Joining MICAH?
We’re so excited that you’re exploring MICAH partnership! By definition, we’re a coalition of various groups united in a desire for justice in our community. Each organization brings its own strengths and perspectives, and we could not exist without this diversity.
If you’re considering becoming a partner, please attend a MICAH meeting, which are currently all virtual, or a MICAH action/demonstration. All event registrations can be found on our events page, and you are welcome at any of our events posted there! Being active in MICAH is truly the best way to determine if it is a fit for your organization.
To begin the partnership process, please email us to communicate your interest at partnership@micahmemphis.org. Someone from the partnership team will reach out to you within a few business days. Typically, we will schedule a Zoom call with you to discuss your organization’s and MICAH’s vision. If both sides conclude that partnership is a good fit, your organization will complete a partnership agreement form, which includes a stated annual dues commitment and the appointment of two group delegates to MICAH. While a digital copy of this may be easier for some organizations, you can also request to fill out a physical paper copy if this is preferable.
Connection and communication are more important now than ever. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions at partnership@micahmemphis.org. We look forward to speaking with you about the opportunity of partnership!