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.
February Issues Night 2025
Mon, Feb 03
|Join us on Zoom
MICAH’s monthly meeting for issue group and new leaders to connect and get caught up on the latest news around our issues and upcoming actions.
Upcoming Events
Sat, Apr 18Overton Park: Rainbow Lake PavilionJoin the Shelby County Voter Alliance (SCVA) for our very first election cycle kickoff event “FREE THE VOTE: Rally of Electoral Resistance.” This will be a community and family day at one of Memphis’s most beloved urban parks. Bring the entire family and enjoy an afternoon!
Multiple DatesSun, Apr 19Location will be sent by email.Attend either date! Refreshments provided.
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
- Sat, Apr 18Overton Park: Rainbow Lake PavilionJoin the Shelby County Voter Alliance (SCVA) for our very first election cycle kickoff event “FREE THE VOTE: Rally of Electoral Resistance.” This will be a community and family day at one of Memphis’s most beloved urban parks. Bring the entire family and enjoy an afternoon!
- Multiple DatesSun, Apr 19Location will be sent by email.Attend either date! Refreshments provided.
- 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.