CHANGING THE NARRATIVE
Our mission is to make the powerless parent powerful
Founded in July 2015, The Memphis Lift network has grown to become a passionate group of over 1,000 volunteer parents, grandparents and concerned family members and community members who feel their children have been underserved in failing schools and their voices and concerns have not been heard.
Every child deserves to reach their greatest potential
BEACON OF HOPE
“Memphis Lift is a beacon of hope. Memphis has transformed the way that school districts in Memphis and across the country think about parent-led organizations.”
Dorsey Hopson
Former Superintendent
Memphis Shelby County Public Schools
UPLIFTING THE COMMUNITY
“Sarah Carpenter and The Memphis Lift have passion and commitment to the long term, to understanding that it is not just about one trip to the statehouse, it is not just about one event. It is an ongoing pursuit of excellence for kids and a deep belief in the power of individual people to come together and affect change in their own communities.”
Emma Bloomberg
Founder & CEO
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Our core values
This is hard work and it is heart work. We are fighting against a broken and unjust system. We are fighting for those who live in under-represented and marginalized communities. We fight for love and with love.
Cultivate Capacity
We are only as strong as the parents we empower both internally and externally.
Drive Results
Lives are at stake. We make things happen in Memphis, Tennessee and nationally.
Bust Barriers
We demand a seat at the table to disrupt the status quo by influencing systemic and school-level policy changes.
Love
We are motivated by our love for the parents, children and communities we serve. We show our love by standing up, speaking up and empowering others.
