Statewide Organizing for Community eMpowerment

A SOCM Maury county chapter was formed in 1999.  Over the next years key issues identified include sponsoring activities and workshops promoting unity and racial tolerance, encouraging participation in dismantling racism workshops, and addressing issues of discrimination in funding public facilities like parks in African-American communities.
 

In 2007 the Maury chapter went inactive, but a new surge of energy and emerging of new leaders has sparked an effort to re-activate the chapter.

Those involved in reactivating the chapter met in December 2008 to discuss issues they could organize around and listed such areas as crime, drugs, youth, and education.

SOCM's Maury Chapter is constantly working to improve the quality of life in the area. The group tackles a range of issues, from literacy and education reform to environmental justice concerns. Contact Brad Wright, , or call 865.249.7488 with questions or to join.