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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Hear The Voices, Write The Stories (First Congo)
Sun, Jan 11
|First Congo
Time & Location
Jan 11, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
First Congo, 1000 Cooper St Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, USA
About the event
Listen to stories of those directly impacted by immigration enforcement in Memphis and make your representatives. This event can be replicated with your own congregation with support from the Immigration and Inclusivity Committee. Come check it out on Sunday Jan 11th, from 12:30-3pm at First Congo (1000 S. Cooper St).
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesSat, Oct 24Life Change N' MinistriesJoin MICAH as we knock on the doors of long-time and newly registered voters ahead of the November 3 election. Oct 10 - Gift of Life Ministries Oct 17 - New Direction Christian Church Oct 24 - AKA-BEO + Life Change N Ministries
Sun, Nov 15Avon AcresJoin us for an enchanting afternoon of celebration, community, and great live jazz!
Upcoming Events
- Multiple DatesSat, Oct 24Life Change N' MinistriesJoin MICAH as we knock on the doors of long-time and newly registered voters ahead of the November 3 election. Oct 10 - Gift of Life Ministries Oct 17 - New Direction Christian Church Oct 24 - AKA-BEO + Life Change N Ministries
- Sun, Nov 15Avon AcresJoin us for an enchanting afternoon of celebration, community, and great live jazz!