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.
Tirzah at Public School Strong Luncheon
Sat, May 03
|Jackson
We’re excited to invite you to be part of our Public School Strong Luncheon, a powerful community gathering on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Jackson, TN.
Time & Location
May 03, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Jackson, Jackson, TN, USA
About the event
We’re excited to invite you to be part of our Public School Strong Luncheon, a powerful community gathering on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Jackson, TN, to stand up for our public schools and ensure every child has access to quality education.
Our public schools are the foundation of our communities, shaping the future for our children and families. Right now, they need our voices, our advocacy, and our collective action. That’s why we’re coming together—to strengthen our schools, support our educators, and demand the resources our students deserve.
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesTue, May 05Location will be sent by email.Shelby County Primary Elections on May 5th, so we're reaching out to the community now!
Tue, May 05Location is will be emailed to you!Two shifts: 4-6 and 5:30-7:30pm!
Tue, May 12Register to receive locationAdvocates for Immigrant Rights (AIR) and Vecindarios 901 are organizing immigration court observation in order to document obstacles to due process experienced by immigrants.
Sun, May 17National Civil Rights Museum
Multiple DatesThu, May 21Idlewild 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, May 30Centenary United Methodist ChurchJoin MICAH, Tennessee Interfaith Power & Light, & Young, Gifted, & Green from 9:00am-2:30pm on May 30th for a workshop exploring the power of spiritual nonviolence in the traditions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Gandhi.
Upcoming Events
- Multiple DatesTue, May 05Location will be sent by email.Shelby County Primary Elections on May 5th, so we're reaching out to the community now!
- Tue, May 05Location is will be emailed to you!Two shifts: 4-6 and 5:30-7:30pm!
- Tue, May 12Register to receive locationAdvocates for Immigrant Rights (AIR) and Vecindarios 901 are organizing immigration court observation in order to document obstacles to due process experienced by immigrants.
- Sun, May 17National Civil Rights Museum
- Multiple DatesThu, May 21Idlewild 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, May 30Centenary United Methodist ChurchJoin MICAH, Tennessee Interfaith Power & Light, & Young, Gifted, & Green from 9:00am-2:30pm on May 30th for a workshop exploring the power of spiritual nonviolence in the traditions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Gandhi.