A Better Whitehaven- FB Business Page

03/10/2026

In 2025 RESPECT The Haven CDC rebranded as A Better Whitehaven- FB Business Page and embraced the collective impact model. In this role we serve as the backbone support organization facilitating collective impact and community development in Whitehaven.

The problem we found was that community development in Whitehaven was fragmented and uncoordinated, resulting in missed opportunities to maximize the human and economic potential of residents and businesses.

Our solution was to become a member based community organization and work with our member organizations, Whitehaven residents, and community partners to build capacity for collective action in four collective impact goals:

1. Quality Early Learning
2. Living Wage Careers
3. Safe Neighborhoods
4. Stable Housing Market

To learn more about our Member Network click here-,

https://abwmemphis.org/member-network-information/






Together We Will Make A Better Whitehaven and Memphis ❤️

03/10/2026

Together We Will Make A Better Whitehaven and Memphis ❤️

This video outlines the strategic development of the Memphis Economic Partnership Alliance, with a specific focus on the organization A Better Whitehaven. It...

10/30/2025

A Better Whitehaven is a network of member organizations working to improve the quality of life in Whitehaven in the areas of (1) Quality Early Learning, (2) Living Wage Careers, (3) Safe Neighborhoods, and a (4) Stable Housing Market.






Together We Will Make A Better Whitehaven and Memphis ❤️

A Better Whitehaven is a CONNECTOR, CONVENOR, and FACILITATOR of collective impact initiatives in the Whitehaven community of Memphis.

02/07/2025

Situation Critical

And here lies the problem. We all know the numbers. 76 percent of MSCS 3rd graders are not reading on grade level. 70 percent of today's prison population does not read pass the 4th grade level. If our Black children cannot read and write all we are doing is continuing the school to prison pipeline.

A Better Whitehaven 's Quality Early Learning Initiative, Whitehaven Reads, aims to increass the number of 3rd grade students exceeding state reading and math standards in Whitehaven. We are looking to form a Whitehaven Early Childhood Collaborative of individuals and organizations already working in Early Childhood Education to help identify those children ages 0 to 5 in Whitehaven in need of enrollment in Early Childhood Education programs and eliminate any barriers those families may face in getting those children enrolled.

If you or your organization works in Early Childhood Education or if you have any expertise in this area and would like to be part of our Whitehaven Early Childhood Collaborative please contact me at [email protected]







Together We Will Make A Better Whitehaven ❤️

01/14/2025

Together We Will Make A Better Whitehaven ❤️

In the heart of Memphis lies Whitehaven, a vibrant community with a rich history and a story to tell. This documentary explores the essence of Whitehaven, it...

01/12/2025

The goal of A Better Whitehaven is to increase collective impact to improve the quality of life in Whitehaven across 4 quality of life indicators:

Collective Impact Goals

1. Quality Early Learning- Increase the number of 3rd grade students exceeding state reading and math standards in Whitehaven.

2. Living Wage Careers- Increase the number of families living above the federal poverty line in Whitehaven.

3. Safe Neighborhoods- Decrease the rate of violent crime in Whitehaven.

4. Stable Housing Market- Stabilize the median residential property value in Whitehaven.

To work towards these indicators A Better Whitehaven will catalyze the collective impact of our member organizations and other important stakeholders through these strategic imperatives:

1. Continuous community engagement.
2. Continuous improvement of human services.
3. Attracting public and private investment through community organizing and planning.
4. Building capacity for policy change.

Together We Will Make A Better Whitehaven ❤️

01/10/2025

Due to weather we're asking youth interested in our Digital Bootcamp to sign up online. This Bootcamp is open to youth all over the city but A Better Whitehaven will pay a stipend of $20/hour for 20 youth from 38116/38109. All youth must list an educator, pastor, community leader, etc as a Sponsor to be used as a reference. Please share far and wide.

https://www.ascentdigitalbootcamp.online/

01/09/2025

So thankful for all the opportunities coming A Better Whitehaven way. When people think of partnering in Whitehaven they think of us. They know we have our fingers on the pulse of the community.

We are a CONNECTOR, CONVENOR, and FACILITATOR of collective impact initiatives in the Whitehaven community of Memphis. To learn more on how your organization can take part of the collective impact initiatives going on in Whitehaven please don't hesitate to reach out.

Jason Sharif
President/CEO
A Better Whitehaven
901-336-5837
[email protected]

New website coming soon

Together We Will Make A Better Whitehaven ❤️

01/07/2025

Contingency date in case of weather is January 18th 10am to 2pm.

01/06/2025

Our community partner and Whitehaven graduate Kimberlee Deneice Richards is having her Grand Opening this Wednesday January 8th. A Better Whitehaven is looking forward to collaborating with The Flourishing Agency on some great collective impact initiatives.






Together We Will Make A Better Whitehaven ❤️

01/06/2025

Our Vision

A Better Whitehaven with sustainable economic, educational, civic, and social development creating a thriving community in which to live, work, and play.

Our Mission

To provide backbone support for our member organizations and other important stakeholders with the shared goal of increasing collective impact to improve the quality of life in Whitehaven.

Our Values

Collaboration
Accountability
Resiliency
Equity
Sustainability

Collective Impact Goals

1. Quality Early Learning

2. Living Wage Careers

3. Safe Neighborhoods

4. Stable Housing Market