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.
Community Organizing 101/ Los Fundamentos de Organizar Comunidades
Sat, Oct 18
|Location will be sent by email.
Time & Location
Oct 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location will be sent by email.
About the event
This training is a 3-part series that will be hosted on Saturdays, Oct 18th, 25th, and Nov 1st, from 10 am-12 pm, in-person. The training is being offered in English and in Spanish. The training location will be emailed to you in a confirmation email.
This foundational training introduces participants to the basics of community organizing, broken down into 3 parts, using the faith-based organizing methodology of the Gamaliel Network. This training series will provide essential tools and knowledge to help you organize your community around issues that matter and create positive change.
Esta capacitación es una serie de 3 partes que se llevará a cabo los sábados 18 y 25 de octubre y 1 de noviembre, de 10 a. m. a 12 p. m., en persona. La capacitacion se ofrece en ingles y en español. La ubicación de la capacitación se le enviará por correo electrónico.Esta capacitación básica introduce a los participantes a…
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Upcoming Events
- Thu, Mar 19Location given after registrationLearn how Immigration Court works & become a Community Observer!
- Thu, Mar 19Centenary United Methodist ChurchJoin the Better Transit for Better Memphis (BTBM) Coalition for a BTBM Postcard Party! We’re gathering community members and transit supporters to write postcards to Memphis City Council in support of our campaign demands for better, more reliable public transit.
- Multiple DatesThu, Mar 19Idlewild 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.
- Sun, Mar 22Evergreen Presbyterian ChurchSunday March 22nd from 1-3:30 pm at Evergreen Prebyterian Church. Registration form is linked; snacks & childcare will be available.
- Sun, Mar 22Location is TBDWant to help protect your community? Join us at one of our trainings for our Rapid Reponse Hotline! The next volunteer confirmer training is on March 22nd from 5-8 pm.