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.
SCVA Lunch & Learn with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office
Wed, Sep 24
|Virtual Webinar
At SCVA, we host Lunch and Learn sessions to connect our community with decision-makers and provide space for dialogue on issues that affect daily life in Shelby County.
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesThu, Feb 19Idlewild 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.
Sun, Mar 01Scarrett Bennett CenterGamaliel Network's National Leadership Training will only be offered ONE time in 2026!
Multiple DatesFri, Mar 06Location is TBDYou’re invited to the next Organizing Revival Anchor Action!
Upcoming Events
- Multiple DatesThu, Feb 19Idlewild 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.
- Sun, Mar 01Scarrett Bennett CenterGamaliel Network's National Leadership Training will only be offered ONE time in 2026!
- Multiple DatesFri, Mar 06Location is TBDYou’re invited to the next Organizing Revival Anchor Action!