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.
Sun, Apr 18
|Online Event
The 14th Annual Interfaith Ramadan Virtual Event
You're invited to Memphis Interfaith's 14th annual Ramadan celebration April 18th at 6 PM! The event, featuring leaders from multiple religious traditions, will be virtual again this year, and all proceeds will go to food pantries and MIFA.
