The Office of Community Affairs

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The Office of Community Affairs works to engage all members of the Memphis community by serving as City government’s liaison to key constituent groups including neighborhood associations, multicultural and immigrant populations, faith-based, civic and human service organizations.

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Mission-B.R.I.D.G.E. (Building Renewed Independence, Dignity, Growth, and Empowerment) empowers justice-involved individuals and returning citizens in Memphis by providing expungements, driver license reinstatements, and classes focused on fostering stability, growth, and community empowerment.

Opportunity R3

At Opportunity R3 (Rethinking, Rebuilding, and Rebranding), our mission is to empower young people by providing them with the tools, support, and guidance they need to rethink their futures, rebrand their identities, and rebuild their paths toward self-sufficiency and career-fulfillment. Through workforce development and soft-skills training, career shadowing opportunities, mentorship, and community engagement, Opportunity R3 aims to create lasting change by offering opportunities for personal growth, skill development, and career readiness. We strive to help each young person unlock their potential and achieve lasting success. Together, we are not just rebuilding lives—we are reimagining a future where every young person has the chance to thrive. Click Here

Neighborhood Excellence Training Program

The NExT Program will cultivate a community of multigenerational and multicultural Neighborhood Association that efficiently advocate on their residents’ behalf. Through civic education, leadership development. Economic opportunities, and engagement events, citizen-led groups can sustain positive relationships between residents and the City of Memphis.

MACE-Memphis Academy of Civic Engagement

MACE Mission is to Educate and Inform by providing accessible and comprehensive education on civic processes, governmental structures, and social issues to enhance civic literacy among individuals of all backgrounds. By promoting understanding and awareness, we empower people to make informed decisions and take meaningful action.Click Here

PARC Memphis-Police Advisory Review Committee

The Police Advisory Review Committee (PARC) is an independent agency with the authority to investigate allegations of misconduct filed by citizens of the public against the Memphis Police Department (MPD). PARC has the power to receive, investigate, hear cases, make findings and recommend action on complaints regarding excessive and deadly force, injuries occurred while in police custody, harassment by police, improper arrests, inadequate investigations, or any other improper conduct by a member of MPD. All complaints are thoroughly investigated, and findings are reported to the Memphis Police Department. Click Here

PSC Public Service Corps

The Memphis Public Service Corps (MPSC) offers part-time employment opportunities to serve the community through various blight remediation efforts around Memphis.

The mission of the Memphis Public Service Corps is to create employment opportunities while fostering a cleaner and safer community. By engaging participants in blight remediation and community improvement projects, the program aims to reduce blight, enhance neighborhood pride, and contribute to the overall beautification and revitalization of Memphis. Through these efforts, the Public Service Corps empowers individuals to make a meaningful impact, develop job skills, and support the city’s growth and resilience.Click Here

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