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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FreeThe901 at Beale St. Holiday Parade!
Sat, Dec 13
|Beale St.
Bring your joy. Bring your people. Let’s show Memphis what community power looks like. 💜✊🏾
Time & Location
Dec 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Beale St., Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
About the event
🤩 Join us at the Beale St. Holiday Parade! 🎄✨
📅 Saturday, Dec 13th
🕐 NEW TIME: 1PM (not 2PM)
We’ve got 25 people signed up to march, but we need more folks to roll with the Joy Squad!
👕🎄We’re providing:
• Joy Squad Signs