In an innovative approach to tackle the ever-persistent issue of homelessness and the scarcity of affordable housing, the Community Services Department, hand in hand with Faith In Action, orchestrated its inaugural faith-based housing symposium last month. The gathering, a first of its kind for the county, proved to be a magnetic event, drawing in over 100 participants from an assortment of faith-based groups across the county. According to the official release, the assembly served as a platform to exchange ideas on funding avenues, to engage in educational sessions, both virtual and in-person, and to facilitate networking with their peers and professionals in the housing development sector.
Setting in motion a variety of developmental and instructional prospects, attendees not only garnered valuable insights into financial matters but also received highly sought after one-on-one technical support. During the event, connecting with housing development experts opened doors for faith groups interested in broadening their role in community upliftment.
The initiative underscores a shared recognition of the necessity for collaborative community action in combating socioeconomic issues, particularly affordable housing. For individuals or organizations driven to contribute to this cause, the call has been put forth to reach out to Faith In Action by email at [email protected] for engagement opportunities, as detailed by the Palm Beach County official website.
For more details and resources, visit the Community Services Department’s Community Action Partnership webpage, a central hub for information and community service efforts. Although housing development is complex, the technical support on the site aims to address these challenges and provide solutions.
