| Faith-Based Organizations in Community Development Contributor(s): U. S. Dept of Housing and Urban Developm (Created by), The Urban Institute (Created by), Vidal, Avis C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1288920741 ISBN-13: 9781288920747 Publisher: Bibliogov OUR PRICE: $14.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 7.44" W x 9.69" (0.23 lbs) 48 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The extent to which faith-based organizations (FBOs) have been involved in social service, community development, and housing programs is not well understood. This report draws on interviews and research of knowledgeable scholars and practitioners in community development, and summarizes the current state of knowledge, the policy conclusions, and the major questions that ensue. Key findings include an overview of the non-worship activities of FBOs that highlights the diversity of activities they have undertaken and offers insight into their organizational capacity. The report also compares what community development corporations have learned about requisites of effective community development practice with the organizational capacity of FBOS. The implications of these findings for policy and research opportunities are explored. |