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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Demand FedEx Pay Their Taxes!
Tue, Apr 18
|FedEx Forum
Rally to demand corporations pay what they owe in taxes so we can fund our communities!
Time & Location
Apr 18, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
FedEx Forum, 191 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
About the event
Fedex is one of the biggest companies in Tennessee and in 2020 they were one of 55 companies that paid ZERO in federal taxes. 60% of corporations pay no corporate income tax in Tennessee and billionaires pay little to nothing in taxes. The top 1% of income earners only pay 2.8% of their family income in state and local taxes, while the poorest 20% of Tennesseans pay 10.5%.
Corporations have made a "Devil's Bargain" by supporting extremist lawmakers and trading our rights, our safety, and our democracy for tax cuts and profits. We're calling it out on Tax Day!
Meanwhile, our schools go underfunded, our roads have potholes, our water is not clean, and our communities go without vital public services.
Join us at 5:30pm on Tuesday, April 18th in front of Fedex Forum at the entrance on 3rd St. for a rally to demand corporations pay what they owe…
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Upcoming Events
- Multiple DatesWed, Sep 09Google MeetYour congregation can play a significant role increasing voter turnout in the upcoming November 3 Elections!
- Multiple DatesThu, Sep 10Shady Grove Presbyterian ChurchJoin the members of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church for multiple phone bank opportunities!
- 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
- 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.
- Sun, Nov 15Avon AcresJoin us for an enchanting afternoon of celebration, community, and great live jazz!