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
Multiple DatesTue, Sep 22Shady Grove Presbyterian ChurchJoin the members of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church for multiple phone bank opportunities!
Multiple Dates
Multiple DatesWed, Sep 23Google MeetYour congregation can play a significant role increasing voter turnout in the upcoming November 3 Elections!
Multiple DatesSat, Sep 26Location shared after registrationTennessee For All, a coalition of labor, faith and community groups, is hosting a two-day Election Defense Workshop in Memphis on Saturday & Sunday, September 26-27th to prepare for potential election interference. HANDS OFF OUR VOTE!
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.
Mon, Oct 05Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchWe hope you'll join us on October 5th from 6-8 pm at Idlewild Presbyterian Church for October's Issues Night!
Sun, Nov 15Avon AcresJoin us for an enchanting afternoon of celebration, community, and great live jazz!
Upcoming Events
- Multiple DatesTue, Sep 22Shady Grove Presbyterian ChurchJoin the members of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church for multiple phone bank opportunities!
- Multiple Dates
- Multiple DatesWed, Sep 23Google MeetYour congregation can play a significant role increasing voter turnout in the upcoming November 3 Elections!
- Multiple DatesSat, Sep 26Location shared after registrationTennessee For All, a coalition of labor, faith and community groups, is hosting a two-day Election Defense Workshop in Memphis on Saturday & Sunday, September 26-27th to prepare for potential election interference. HANDS OFF OUR VOTE!
- 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.
- Mon, Oct 05Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchWe hope you'll join us on October 5th from 6-8 pm at Idlewild Presbyterian Church for October's Issues Night!
- Sun, Nov 15Avon AcresJoin us for an enchanting afternoon of celebration, community, and great live jazz!