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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Conoce a los Candidatos de Memphis/ Meet the Candidates
Sun, Sep 17
|Salon Monarca
MICAH, Casa Luz, Leaders of Color, TIRRC, and several other partners present "Meet the Candidates for Memphis," a candidate forum in Spanish.
Time & Location
Sep 17, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Salon Monarca, 4350 Stage Rd, Memphis, TN 38128, USA
About the event
MICAH, Casa Luz, Leaders of Color, TIRRC, and several other partners within the Shelby County Community Partners Network are collaborating to present a "Meet the Candidates for Memphis" event on Sunday, September 17, from 4 to 6 pm. The event will take place at Salon Monarca, located at 4350 Stage Rd.
This gathering will be conducted primarily in Spanish, providing Spanish-speaking and Latinx community members with the chance to meet candidates and hear their responses to critical community issues. Additionally, there will be opportunities to engage with mayoral and city council candidates in English.
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesTue, Apr 21Join VirtuallyOrganize Tennessee is recruiting and training Poll Observers for the upcoming election on May 5th Poll Observers monitor the election process, report voting issues, and ensure everyone gets the chance to vote!
Multiple DatesThu, May 21Idlewild 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.
Upcoming Events
- Multiple DatesTue, Apr 21Join VirtuallyOrganize Tennessee is recruiting and training Poll Observers for the upcoming election on May 5th Poll Observers monitor the election process, report voting issues, and ensure everyone gets the chance to vote!
- Multiple DatesThu, May 21Idlewild 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.