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.
Transformational Justice: Jail Issues Town Hall
Thu, Oct 23
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Time & Location
Oct 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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About the event
Join MICAH's Transformational Justice task force this upcoming Thursday, October 23rd from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Gaisman Community Center. This is our second in a series of town halls; and this one will focus on the excessive waiting periods during the intake process.
Hear from justice-impacted individuals who have firsthand experience with the intake process as well as decision makers who possess insight on jail intake policy and procedures.
Upcoming Events
Wed, Jun 17Aldersgate/La Puerta Fellowship UMC
Multiple DatesThu, Jun 18Idlewild 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.
Mon, Jul 06Location is TBDPlease join us July 6th from 6-8pm for MICAH's Issues Night! Location TBD.
Sun, Jul 12Location is TBDMake sure to join us for MICAH's annual Public Meeting! This year's meeting will consist of a Shelby County Sheriff & Mayoral Candidates Forum. Get your questions ready and join us there!
Upcoming Events
- Wed, Jun 17Aldersgate/La Puerta Fellowship UMC
- Multiple DatesThu, Jun 18Idlewild 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.
- Mon, Jul 06Location is TBDPlease join us July 6th from 6-8pm for MICAH's Issues Night! Location TBD.
- Sun, Jul 12Location is TBDMake sure to join us for MICAH's annual Public Meeting! This year's meeting will consist of a Shelby County Sheriff & Mayoral Candidates Forum. Get your questions ready and join us there!