www.ABetterMemphis.com

Presents

The 2^nd Annual

Raleigh-Frayser-Cordova Town Hall Meeting

(Focus on Community Assets and Partnerships)

You are invited to the 2nd Annual Raleigh-Frayser-Cordova Town Hall Meeting sponsored by ABetterMemphis.com, Antonio '2 Shay' Parkinson and Bennita Wade Insurance Agency (Nationwide Insurance).  Last year our focus was "Crime and Solutions" (Click here for video).  In keeping with our "solution oriented" approach, this year's focus will be "Economic Development through Community Assets and Partnerships".  During last year's meeting, we delivered tangibles to citizens that could be utilized in the fight against crime.  We are happy to say, crime is reduced. Therefore, this year's tagline is "Crime is down, where do we go from here?" 

At this year's town hall meeting, we will convey the idea of building on the assets that we as a community possess, creating partnerships and assisting them to become better and vice versa, versus that of focusing on our limitations.  Some of the assets identified in our community include, but are not limited to:

        Nike

        The Citizens

        Southwest Community College

        Memphis City Schools

        Methodist North Hospital

        I-40

        Memphis Motorsports Park

        Churches

        Old Allen Station (North Precinct)

        Raleigh Springs Mall

        Community Associations,

        and more...

Confirmed panelists include:

        Steve Lockwood - Frayser Community Development Corporation

        Bridgette Wilson - Raleigh Springs Mall

        Shaun Essex - Methodist North Hospital

        Joe Hunter - Uncle Joe G.A.N.G. Inc.

        Ulysses Jones - State Representative

        Larry Miller - State Representative

        Gloria Crenshaw - North Precinct (Old Allen Station Commander)

        Pat Anderson - Southwest Community College

        Janis Fullilove - Memphis City Council

        Oscar Love - Raleigh Egypt High School

        Members of the County Commission

        ...more panelists are being added.

Last year approximately 300 people attended the meeting.  We are expecting a larger crowd this year.  In the first year we were honored to have Mayor A C Wharton as our guest speaker.  This year we are honored to have Mayor W. W. Herenton as our special guest speaker.  Other participating organizations are Methodist North Hospital, City of Memphis, Memphis City Council, Shelby County Board of Commissioners, State of Tennessee and others.

The event is March 13, 2008 at 7:00 PM.  The location is Breath of Life Christian Center located at 3795 Frayser Raleigh Road @ Hawkins Mill.   Please email abettermemphis@aol.com or call Antonio '2 Shay' Parkinson with your confirmation at 901-372-8925.  We appreciate your consideration and participation in this most worthy event.

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The Raleigh-Frayser

Block Party for Peace! 

Coming May '08

Be a part of the re-birth of a community.

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Contact: Antonio 2 Shay Parkinson Phone: (901) 240-8636

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8 A.M. CST, April 13, 2007

www.ABetterMemphis.com Leads community effort for Raleigh apartment fire victims

ABetterMemphis.Com is leading a community-based effort to assist and support the families affected by the tragic fire at the Avery Park Apartments. "We feel it is the responsibility of the residents of Raleigh to rally together to assist in the rebuilding of the lives of our fellow citizens that are the victims of a tragedy such as this," said Antonio 2Shay Parkinson, founder of abettermemphis.com and Lieutenant with Shelby County Fire Department.  "To this end, we have partnered with First South Credit Union to establish the Raleigh Fire Fatality Fund to accept monetary donations for the families that lost loved ones.

In addition, a donation center has been established at Breath of Life Christian Center, 3795 Frayser - Raleigh Rd."  The donation center is open Mon-Friday, 9:00 AM 4:00 PM accepting food, clothes, toiletries, school supplies, linen, household items, and more.  However, to donate furniture please call (901) 383-5511.  In order to address the emotional and psychological challenges resulting from this tragedy, a support network of counselors will be available for the affected families through Breath of Life Christian Center.   

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For Immediate Release: February 26, 2007
Media Contact: Antonio '2 Shay' Parkinson, Organizer
901-372-8925 or ABetterMemphis@aol.com


Antonio '2 Shay' Parkinson in association with www.ABetterMemphis.com presents The Raleigh-Frayser-Cordova Town Hall Meeting hosted by Breath of Life Christian Center.

When: March 9th, 2007

Where: Breath of Life Christian Center
3795 Frayser-Raleigh Rd.(@ Hawkins Mill)

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Purpose:

A.) To communicate a proposed strategy for addressing crime issues in the Raleigh, Frayser and Cordova areas and to mobilize and empower residents to partner in that effort.

B.) To deliver to the citizens of the Raleigh, Frayser and Cordova areas tangibles that they can take back for utilization in their neighborhoods and communities.

C.) Identify points of partnerships with civic leaders and Memphis Police Dept.

D.) Identify and feature agencies, businesses, and programs within the Raleigh, Frayser and Cordova areas that can provide assistance and alternatives for potential perpetrators as well as residents.

E.) Align and partner with existing groups and/or initiatives with the same mission.
 

Invited Guests Include:

Mayor A. C. Wharton,  MPD Director Larry Godwin,  Sara Lewis,  Dr. Sammie Holloway,  Inspector Mark McClain (North Precinct),  Willie Gregory (Nike Corp.),  100 Black Men of Memphis,  Dr. Cedric Grey (Principle Craigmont Middle School),  Rev. Joe Hunter (G.A.N.G.),  Raleigh Community Council,  Frayser Exchange Club,  Frayser CDC,  Frayser Community Association,  Reginald French,  Barry Mitchell (Juvenile Court),  J. W. Gibson (County Commissioner),  Deidre Malone (County Commissioner),  City Councilman Dedrick Brittenum,  Mal Hooker,  Barbara Cooper (State Representative),  Isedore Harris (Neighborhood Watch Developer),  Tameka Hart (Board of Education),  a former gang member and more...


Sponsors Include: www.ABetterMemphis.com, Frayser Exchange Club, North Shelby Times, Bennita Wade, Mal Hooker


The initial town hall meeting will be the first in a series of initiatives to stem the negative trends affecting the Raleigh, Frayser and Cordova areas. The mission of these efforts are to assess the needs of the residents and community, identify solutions, implement solutions and offer the residents the opportunity to take part and ownership in the solutions. It is our intent to not only serve as a clearing house for ideas but to deliver items of value to our communities.

How can We make Memphis a Better Place to Live?

Let us know at www.ABetterMemphis.com

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