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.
Faith & Democracy Session at Shady Grove Presbyterian Church
Thu, Jul 16
|Shady Grove Presbyterian Church
Shady Grove Pres and the broader community is invited to join us for a discussion on Faith & Democracy!
Time & Location
Jul 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Shady Grove Presbyterian Church, 5530 Shady Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38120, USA
About the event
Are you concerned about the Memphis "Safe" Task Force occupying Memphis? Do you feel overwhelmed by the harm being done to the most vulnerable in our city with our tax dollars? Do you want to learn how you can respond in an organized & faithful way? If so, join us for another Faith & Democracy Session at Greater Shady Grove Presbyterian Church on July 16th from 6-8 pm! This training will give people of faith & goodwll an opportunity to understand a broader & more cohesive picture of what is happening in our city & our country. We will grapple with the enormity of what is at stake & together, build a vision & action plan to make Memphis a place where each person can thrive.
Upcoming Events
Fri, Aug 28Details on registration pageProgressive National Baptist Convention in partnership with National Action Network
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.
Sun, Nov 15Avon AcresJoin us for an enchanting afternoon of celebration, community, and great live jazz!
Upcoming Events
- Fri, Aug 28Details on registration pageProgressive National Baptist Convention in partnership with National Action Network
- 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.
- Sun, Nov 15Avon AcresJoin us for an enchanting afternoon of celebration, community, and great live jazz!