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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2025 Issues Convention
Sun, Mar 23
|St. Paul Baptist Church
We’re excited to announce that MICAH's 2025 Issues Convention!
Time & Location
Mar 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
St. Paul Baptist Church, 2124 E Holmes Rd, Memphis, TN 38116
About the event
We’re excited to announce that MICAH's 2025 Issues Convention! This is an opportunity for us to come together, present on the key issues facing our communities, and shape the direction of our collective advocacy. At the convention, Issue Champions and their teams will make presentations around their vision for MICAH's potential work around the issue. Everyone is welcome to attend and community members will have the opportunity to vote. Partner organizations will receive a set number of votes, with additional votes granted based on the number of people they bring with them.
Throughout the 2024 Listening Campaign, about 10 community concerns were lifted up as priority items. During the Issues Convention, active partner organizations will vote to select the top three community concerns which will guide our work moving forward.
During the Issues Convention, we will hear presentations of the top 10 community concerns. Afterwards, your partner organization will…
Upcoming Events
Mon, Sep 14Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal ChurchJoin us at Grace St. Luke's Episcopal Church for MICAH's September Issues Night!
Tue, Sep 15National Civil Rights MuseumJoin us for Democracy in Action Day on September 15 from 6–8 PM at Founders Park & The Links.
Multiple DatesThu, Sep 17Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchBetter Transit for a Better Memphis, led by daily riders and other community champions, organizes and advocates for fully funded, accessible, and equitable public transit.
Fri, Sep 18Location will be sent after registrationJoin us for a 3-day gathering designed to build interfaith power and community for a multi-racial democracy. Featured speakers are Rep. Justin Pearson and Emily Yellin. Free to attend!
Sat, Sep 19Mt Moriah Baptist Church
Multiple DatesTue, Sep 22Shady Grove Presbyterian ChurchJoin the members of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church for multiple phone bank opportunities!
Multiple DatesWed, Sep 23Google MeetYour congregation can play a significant role increasing voter turnout in the upcoming November 3 Elections!
Multiple DatesSat, Sep 26Location 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!
Sun, Sep 27Collins Chapel CME ChurchVoting 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.
Mon, Oct 05Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchWe hope you'll join us on October 5th from 6-8 pm at Idlewild Presbyterian Church for October's Issues Night!
Sun, Nov 15Avon AcresJoin us for an enchanting afternoon of celebration, community, and great live jazz!
Upcoming Events
- Mon, Sep 14Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal ChurchJoin us at Grace St. Luke's Episcopal Church for MICAH's September Issues Night!
- Tue, Sep 15National Civil Rights MuseumJoin us for Democracy in Action Day on September 15 from 6–8 PM at Founders Park & The Links.
- Multiple DatesThu, Sep 17Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchBetter Transit for a Better Memphis, led by daily riders and other community champions, organizes and advocates for fully funded, accessible, and equitable public transit.
- Fri, Sep 18Location will be sent after registrationJoin us for a 3-day gathering designed to build interfaith power and community for a multi-racial democracy. Featured speakers are Rep. Justin Pearson and Emily Yellin. Free to attend!
- Sat, Sep 19Mt Moriah Baptist Church
- Multiple DatesTue, Sep 22Shady Grove Presbyterian ChurchJoin the members of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church for multiple phone bank opportunities!
- Multiple DatesWed, Sep 23Google MeetYour congregation can play a significant role increasing voter turnout in the upcoming November 3 Elections!
- Multiple DatesSat, Sep 26Location 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!
- Sun, Sep 27Collins Chapel CME ChurchVoting 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.
- Mon, Oct 05Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchWe hope you'll join us on October 5th from 6-8 pm at Idlewild Presbyterian Church for October's Issues Night!
- Sun, Nov 15Avon AcresJoin us for an enchanting afternoon of celebration, community, and great live jazz!