Being There: Faith on the Frontlines Successful Models of Faith-Based, Cross-Sector Collaboration from the 2006 Partners in Transformation Awards Program by Amy L. Sherman, FASTEN Editorial Director, 2006 Summary: Hurricane Katrina brought America’s attention not only to the immense destruction of such a disaster but also to the astounding men, women, and organizations that moved in to care for the victims and rebuild families, homes, and whole cities. In 2006, FASTEN investigated the programs in which the faith community and organizations outside the faith community joined together to help communities through either natural or man-made disasters. Therefore, the 2006 Partners in Transformation Awards Program was open to ten states that have recently faced such a disaster: Alabama, California, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia. Winners were chosen for their innovative and effective multi-sector collaborations in one of three disaster-related categories: Short-Term Emergency Disaster Response, Long-Term Community Recovery and Rebuilding Efforts, and Services Addressing Deep Pockets of Poverty. This report offers descriptions of the award winners and semifinalists as well as best practices learned from the contest applicants. |
