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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Free The Vote- Rally of Electoral Resistance & Cook Out
Sat, Apr 18
|Overton Park: Rainbow Lake Pavilion
Join 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!
Time & Location
Apr 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Overton Park: Rainbow Lake Pavilion, Rainbow Lake, Memphis, TN 38112, USA
About the event
Join 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 of:
-Voter education and community resources -Easter Egg Hunt for the kids (yes even if it will be past easter) -Live music -Games and fun activities -Food
This is a celebration of community, democracy, and the power we hold when we come together. But it’s also a moment to reflect on where our city stands:
We are seeing our city shaped by outside forces, massive corporate interests moving in, and decisions being made that affect our air, our neighborhoods, and our future. Yet too often, our elected officials are not standing up for our communities.
Why?
Because too many of us are being left…
Upcoming Events
Sat, Apr 11Greater Mt. Zion MB ChurchJoin us for another Faith & Democracy Session!
Multiple DatesSun, Apr 12Location will be sent by email.Attend either date! Refreshments provided.
Sun, Apr 12Salón de Fiestas La GuadalupanaJoin us April 12th at Salon de Fiestas La Guadalupana for another Shelby County Sheriff Candidate Forum! 3:00 - Candidate meet & greet with Sheriff, Mayoral, & Schoolboard Candidates. 4:00 - Forum.
Tue, Apr 14Coleman Chapel CME ChurchJoin a community of learners as we take a historical look at Black & Latino communities coming together to fight for each other's liberation. How can we as a community be intentional about carrying the baton forward?
Multiple DatesTue, Apr 14Join 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, Apr 16Idlewild 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.- 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!
Upcoming Events
- Sat, Apr 11Greater Mt. Zion MB ChurchJoin us for another Faith & Democracy Session!
- Multiple DatesSun, Apr 12Location will be sent by email.Attend either date! Refreshments provided.
- Sun, Apr 12Salón de Fiestas La GuadalupanaJoin us April 12th at Salon de Fiestas La Guadalupana for another Shelby County Sheriff Candidate Forum! 3:00 - Candidate meet & greet with Sheriff, Mayoral, & Schoolboard Candidates. 4:00 - Forum.
- Tue, Apr 14Coleman Chapel CME ChurchJoin a community of learners as we take a historical look at Black & Latino communities coming together to fight for each other's liberation. How can we as a community be intentional about carrying the baton forward?
- Multiple DatesTue, Apr 14Join 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, Apr 16Idlewild 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.
- 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!