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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Housing and Neighborhood Livability
Task Force
Our Work
​Housing is a human right in Memphis, and environmental justice is crucial to long-term health outcomes for individuals and communities. Access to parks and clean environments improves physical and mental health, reduces stress, and fosters community interactions.
Our work is to ensure that all Memphians—especially those historically marginalized—have access to dignified housing and livable communities. We believe housing is foundational to economic equity, environmental justice, educational success, and strong, connected communities.
How We Can Take Action!
MICAH's Housing & Neighborhood Livability team wants YOU to join them as they work to hold bad landlords accountable, make neighborhoods more livable, and fight for housing justice in Memphis. We are currently partnering to canvass at apartment complexes to talk with tenants about their living conditions and concerns, and begin building a base of tenants who want to see their living conditions improve.
The team meets on the first Monday of the month on Issues Night.​ Fill out the form below so we can keep you in the loop on future actions.