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.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 9th at 2:00pm as we celebrate the Power of Possibility!
We believe in the infinite power of people to create a more just Memphis. Join us for an afternoon of jazz and fellowship as we reflect on another dynamic year of partnering for power and acting for justice.
MICAH
Jazz Soirée Fundraiser
2025
The Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope is a nonprofit "organization of organizations" with a mission of equipping people of faith and goodwill to organize communities for systemic change through collective action. As a coalition of over 50 congregations, unions, and community nonprofits, our justice work focuses on 3 issue areas: Transit Equity, Transformational Justice, Housing & Livability, and Immigration & Inclusivity. Since entering the public arena in 2018, MICAH has made a substantial impact across Shelby County and gained a frontline reputation on our issues, including improving public transit, the creation of the first conviction integrity unit in Shelby County, and a transparent and accountable search for a new school district superintendent.
MICAH's Jazz Soirée Fundraiser | Sunday, November 9, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Avon Acres - 4361 Summer Ave., Memphis, TN, 38122
