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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The Gamaliel Network of Tennessee consists of three city-based affiliates: Chattanoogans in Action for Love, Equality and Benevolence (CALEB), Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope (MICAH), and Nashville Organized for Action and Hope (NOAH). We are an “organization of organizations,” joining together to give a more powerful voice for issues of justice--guided by our shared faith and values. We use community organizing to inspire and equip ordinary people to effectively participate in the political and economic decisions that affect their lives.
TN Faith Community Organizer
The last few weeks in TN are an example of the constant attacks on democracy that we experience every day. It is also an example of the powerful organizing that is happening across the state so that our values are prioritized and our voices are heard. Join the movement in Tennessee by applying to the Tennessee Faith Community Organizer position by April 21st.