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.
NEW Standing Meeting Schedule
Task Force Meetings/Issues Night
1st Mondays from 6pm - 8pm
Leadership Council Meeting (Formerly Delegate Meetings):
Quarterly (February, May, August, November)
Upcoming Events
Thu, Apr 02Disability Connection MidsouthWrite Postcards in support of BTBM demands for Better Transit! You can write to your city councillors, county commissioner, mayors and voters in Shelby County.
Sat, Apr 11Greater Mt. Zion MB ChurchJoin us for another Faith & Democracy Session!
Sun, Apr 12Salón de Fiestas La GuadalupanaJoin us April 12th at Salon de Fiestas La Guadalupana for another Shelby County Sheriff Candidate Forum! 3:00 - Candidate meet & greet with Sheriff, Mayoral, & Schoolboard Candidates. 4:00 - Forum.
Tue, Apr 14Coleman Chapel CME ChurchJoin a community of learners as we take a historical look at Black & Latino communities coming together to fight for each other's liberation. How can we as a community be intentional about carrying the baton forward?
Multiple DatesThu, Apr 16Idlewild 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.