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Faith in Partnership: Lessons from the Winning Models of Multi-Sector Collaboration in 2005 “Partners in Transformation” Awards

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Faith in Partnership: Lessons from the Winning Models of Multi-Sector Collaboration in the 2005 “Partners in Transformation” Awards Program

by Amy L. Sherman, FASTEN Editorial Director, 2005

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FASTEN sponsored the inaugural “Partners in Transformation” awards program to uncover promising models of faith-based, multi-sector collaborations in ten states (AL, AK, AR, FL, ID, MI, NJ, OH, OK, TX). This report profiles the ten state winners, whose programs ranged from health care to refugee resettlement to mentoring for the homeless, ex-offender reentry, job training, and youth tutoring. It offers descriptions of innovative program approaches and observations about best practices in working in cross-sector partnerships.

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Changing Communities Through Faith in Action: Symposium Report One

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Changing Communities through Faith in Action: Symposium Report One

(National Crime Prevention Council, 2003)

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This publication is a report on a symposium convened in Boston in April 2002. It examines the specific contributions of various faith communities in the work of social healing and how these experiences might help policy makers effectively address concerns about the public funding of faith groups. The key participants of this symposium include representatives from city hall, private foundations, federal agencies, community organizations, academia, churches and the police department. Despite their diverse background, the conversations were very candid and sincere. They all share an openness to the value of faith in the work of social healing and a desire to address together the problems of violence and poverty.

Why does FASTEN recommend this resource?

Collaboration between law enforcement agencies and congregations in Boston have contributed to a significant decline in youth violence. This report highlights lessons learned that will aid public administrators and faith leaders in coming together in their own cities to promote social healing.