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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Equipping people of faith and goodwill to organize communities for systemic change through collective action.
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
Tue, Jan 13Christ City ChurchDuring our time together, we will hear stories of how current policy and the Memphis Safe Task Force is affecting our local immigrant community. Following this, attendees will be asked to write 2-3 letters to various officials. Scripts, guidelines, and letter-writing supplies will be provided.
Multiple DatesThu, Jan 15Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchBetter Transit for a Better Memphis, led by daily riders and other community champions, organizes and advocates for fully funded, accessible, and equitable public transit.
Sat, Jan 17Various locationsDuring this MLK Weekend of Action we will hold Labor in the Pulpit & MLK Day Parade! Please check out https://centenarymemphis.com/2025/12/06/mlk-weekend-2026-at-centenary/ for more information!
Sat, Jan 17Centenary UMCAt this workshop, we will invite participants into a collective understanding of the political moment, identify points of unity and shared direction amongst our organizations, and chart a course of mass movement to put workers over billionaires.
Tue, Jan 20Location is TBD📢Want to stand up for immigrant rights in a tangible way? Advocates for Immigrant Rights is hosting Immigration Court Observation Training!
Sun, Jan 25Wesley Foundation/University of Memphis2026 will be a major year for our actions calendar, so we need all leaders to attend the January Leadership Council Retreat to map out plans for the year. We'll be meeting at Wesley Foundation from 2-6 pm on January 25th.
Sat, Feb 07Orange Mound Community CenterThis event is about lifting up the voices of Memphis transit riders and taking action for better, more accessible public transportation. We’ll have space to share stories, talk directly about transit challenges, and take real action together.
Sun, Mar 01Scarrett Bennett CenterGamaliel Network's National Leadership Training will only be offered ONE time in 2026!
Upcoming Events
- Tue, Jan 13Christ City ChurchDuring our time together, we will hear stories of how current policy and the Memphis Safe Task Force is affecting our local immigrant community. Following this, attendees will be asked to write 2-3 letters to various officials. Scripts, guidelines, and letter-writing supplies will be provided.
- Multiple DatesThu, Jan 15Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchBetter Transit for a Better Memphis, led by daily riders and other community champions, organizes and advocates for fully funded, accessible, and equitable public transit.
- Sat, Jan 17Various locationsDuring this MLK Weekend of Action we will hold Labor in the Pulpit & MLK Day Parade! Please check out https://centenarymemphis.com/2025/12/06/mlk-weekend-2026-at-centenary/ for more information!
- Sat, Jan 17Centenary UMCAt this workshop, we will invite participants into a collective understanding of the political moment, identify points of unity and shared direction amongst our organizations, and chart a course of mass movement to put workers over billionaires.
- Tue, Jan 20Location is TBD📢Want to stand up for immigrant rights in a tangible way? Advocates for Immigrant Rights is hosting Immigration Court Observation Training!
- Sun, Jan 25Wesley Foundation/University of Memphis2026 will be a major year for our actions calendar, so we need all leaders to attend the January Leadership Council Retreat to map out plans for the year. We'll be meeting at Wesley Foundation from 2-6 pm on January 25th.
- Sat, Feb 07Orange Mound Community CenterThis event is about lifting up the voices of Memphis transit riders and taking action for better, more accessible public transportation. We’ll have space to share stories, talk directly about transit challenges, and take real action together.
- Sun, Mar 01Scarrett Bennett CenterGamaliel Network's National Leadership Training will only be offered ONE time in 2026!