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.
CO-CHAIRS
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Rev. Jamin Carter
Christ City Church
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Rev. Walter Henry
St. James Baptist Church
Clergy and Executive Director's Caucus
Our Work
This body gathers the spiritual and goodwill Clergy and Executive Directors of our city to align our vision for organizing together and to strengthen and encourage one another.