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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Know Your Rights Block Walk
Fri, May 23
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Whether you’ve canvassed before or this is your first time, your support can offer real comfort, connection, and power to those who need it most right now. Will you join us in walking alongside our neighbors?
Time & Location
May 23, 2025, 5:00 PM – May 24, 2025, 5:05 PM
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About the event
In early May, nearly 200 people were impacted by a coordinated ICE operation in Nashville, carried out with the help of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Families were torn apart. Communities were shaken. And now, fear is spreading across immigrant neighborhoods throughout Tennessee, including here in Memphis.
At a time when so many are feeling targeted and alone, we have a chance to show up with care and action. That’s why different organizations are coming together to canvas neighborhoods across Memphis, especially those with large immigrant populations.
We’ll be walking door to door to share “Know Your Rights” flyers, emergency prep resources, and information on what to do if someone is caught in an immigration raid or held in detention. We’re also offering rapid response contacts and support networks that can make all the difference in a moment of crisis.
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Upcoming Events
- Fri, May 23Sign-up for more infoWhether you’ve canvassed before or this is your first time, your support can offer real comfort, connection, and power to those who need it most right now. Will you join us in walking alongside our neighbors?
- Mon, Jun 02Church of the RiverMICAH’s monthly meeting for issue groups and new leaders to connect and get caught up on the latest news around our issues and upcoming actions.