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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January 2025 Delegates Meeting | Jan 21
Tue, Jan 21
|Centenary UMC
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
Tue, Feb 18Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchMonthly MICAH Board Meeting. Required for delegates, but open to potential partners and interested community members!
Sat, Feb 22St. Paul Baptist ChurchThe Issues Champion Workshop will provide a mini-training on cutting issues and conducting a power analysis.
Wed, Mar 05Memphis (@ Elvis statue)This demonstration is a call for real police reform and justice for Tyre Nichols. We demand accountability, policy changes, and an end to police brutality in Memphis and beyond.
Tue, Mar 11NashvilleJOIN US for our TN4ALL Day on the Hill on Tuesday, March 11. We are fighting for fully-funded public schools, working people and making sure corporations pay their fair share. We will provide food and transportation to and from Nashville. Can we count on you to join us?
Sun, Mar 23Location is TBDWe’re excited to announce that MICAH's 2025 Issues Convention!
Upcoming Events
- Tue, Feb 18Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchMonthly MICAH Board Meeting. Required for delegates, but open to potential partners and interested community members!
- Sat, Feb 22St. Paul Baptist ChurchThe Issues Champion Workshop will provide a mini-training on cutting issues and conducting a power analysis.
- Wed, Mar 05Memphis (@ Elvis statue)This demonstration is a call for real police reform and justice for Tyre Nichols. We demand accountability, policy changes, and an end to police brutality in Memphis and beyond.
- Tue, Mar 11NashvilleJOIN US for our TN4ALL Day on the Hill on Tuesday, March 11. We are fighting for fully-funded public schools, working people and making sure corporations pay their fair share. We will provide food and transportation to and from Nashville. Can we count on you to join us?
- Sun, Mar 23Location is TBDWe’re excited to announce that MICAH's 2025 Issues Convention!