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
Multiple DatesSat, Nov 01Location will be sent by email.
Sat, Nov 01National Civil Rights MuseumJoin the National Civil Rights Museum for a Community Listening Session to help shape the vision and values of the new Rustin Institute, a hub for education, interfaith dialogue, and justice-centered organizing inspired by Bayard Rustin’s legacy.
Multiple DatesWed, Nov 05Register for more detailsParticipate in an HEHF Board Watch–to attend monthly HEHF Board meetings and solidarity with the tenants whose lives the HEHF Board impacts.
Sun, Nov 09Avon AcresWe would like to extend a special invitation to attend our Jazz Soirée Fundraiser!
Multiple DatesThu, Nov 20Idlewild 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.
Upcoming Events
- Multiple DatesSat, Nov 01Location will be sent by email.
- Sat, Nov 01National Civil Rights MuseumJoin the National Civil Rights Museum for a Community Listening Session to help shape the vision and values of the new Rustin Institute, a hub for education, interfaith dialogue, and justice-centered organizing inspired by Bayard Rustin’s legacy.
- Multiple DatesWed, Nov 05Register for more detailsParticipate in an HEHF Board Watch–to attend monthly HEHF Board meetings and solidarity with the tenants whose lives the HEHF Board impacts.
- Sun, Nov 09Avon AcresWe would like to extend a special invitation to attend our Jazz Soirée Fundraiser!
- Multiple DatesThu, Nov 20Idlewild 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.