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Community Development Field
Shelterforce considers “community development” to be an extremely broad term. But there are still many conversations about the ways in which that broad work happens. Comprehensively or in coalitions of specialized organizations? Locally or regionally? Place or people? While the answers to all of these are usually “both,” there are many conversations to be had about “how.”
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Federal Grant Rule Change Threatens Community Access to Public Funds
A proposed rule from the Office of Management and Budget would facilitate political interference in federal grant disbursements across all agencies. The deadline for public comment is July 13.
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Shelter Shorts
Government Does Many Things Well-But Not Housing “Most people don’t believe government is capable of much more than delivering the mail,” says Paul C. Light, director of the Brookings […]
Faith and Justice
Contrary to what many may think, religion is alive and well in America—and a good deal of what it says and does is strikingly progressive.
Black Churches, Community, and Development
Black churches have figured prominently in African-American community development for more than two centuries.
Not By Faith Alone
Some religious institutions may be jumping into community development without fully comprehending the political, financial, or organizational implications.
Just Another Form of Ministry (Houston’s College of Biblical Studies)
In 1998, CBS offered a survey class in community development. It had the highest enrollment of any class at the college.
Building Democracy (Faith-Based Community Organizing)
IAF’s work in the Southwest encompasses 22 faith-based organizations across Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Louisiana, Nebraska, Iowa, and southern California.
(Un)Charitable Choices?
When FBOs partner with state and local governments, do they compromise their capacity not only to advocate for families, but for truth-telling on a larger scale?
Faith Based Directory
Under the new administration, faith-based groups are going to be asked to play an increasing role in solving social ills and building sustainable communities. The organizations listed below can help […]
Shelter Shorts
Debunking the Property Values Myth – Again! Hear ye, hear ye. Low-income housing does not drag down nearby property values – at least not in St. Paul and Minneapolis. […]
Raising Money from Religious Institutions
Although religious institutions use most of the money they raise to pay for their own programs, organized religion is also a major source of funds for secular nonprofits.
Shelter Shorts
You can lead housing to the candidates, but… On June 24th, attempting to draw Vice-President Al Gore’s attention to housing issues, the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) placed a house in […]
Shelter Shorts
Welfare-Style Time Limits Spread to Housing San Mateo County, CA is offering 300 families the chance to skip to the top of the Housing Authority’s 11,000 person waiting list – […]