Fw: Creative Partnerships for Renewed Hope in Communities - December 8 - 9, 1999 Nashville, Tennes
I CAN America (icanamerica@email.msn.com)
Fri, 5 Nov 1999 00:13:56 -0500
An invitation to a Commitment to Justice conference:
WHAT: Creative Partnerships for Renewed Hope in Our Communities
WHEN: December 8 - 9, 1999 Nashville, Tennessee
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD's Center for Community and
Interfaith Partnerships, and the HUD Tennessee State Office invite you to join
us at a conference of community development organizations, faith-based
organizations, and community leaders from throughout the Southeast region. The
conference will highlight resources and successful approaches to developing
employment and affordable housing opportunities, and explore ways in which
grassroots groups can contribute to greater social, economic, and racial justice
in economically distressed areas.
Need more information or assistance? Please call HUD at 1-800-308-0395 or TDD
1-800-483-2209 OR send email to icanamerica@msn.com for registration forms by
email or fax today.
CONFERENCE COST: FREE Except for lunch on Monday -- $20.00 will be collected at
the door. If you not want lunch, there is no charge.
WHERE: The Commitment to Justice conference will be held at the Sheraton
Nashville Downtown, Nashville, TN. Hotel accommodations should be made with the
Sheraton directly. Call 615-259-2000 or 1-800-447-9825 for hotel reservation.
Please ask for the group block "HUD Commitment to Justice."
FEATURED SPEAKERS include:
Jacquie Lawing, Deputy Chief of Staff for Programs and Policy, HUD
Davey Gibson, Secretary's Representative, Southeast Region, HUD
Amber Northcross, TN Governor's Special Assistant for Urban Affairs
Fr. Joseph Hacala, S.J., Director, HUD Center for Community and Interfaith
Partnerships
Nationally-known keynote speaker
Community leaders from across the region
Workshops
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"How to Get the Dollars: The SuperNOFA and Entitlement Programs"
"Building Community in Public Housing"
"Successful Community Development Strategies: A Forum of Best Practices"
"Leveraging Multiple Funding Sources"
"Fighting for Fair Housing in Your Community"
"How to Access Technical Assistance"
"Setting Priorities for Your Community: Getting Involved in the Consolidated
Plan"
"The Role of National Intermediaries in Building Housing"
"Building Partnerships with Local Colleges & Universities - HBCU and COPC
Grants"
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SCHEDULE: Monday, December 8
10:30 - 11:30 Registration
11:30 a.m.- 12:45 p.m. Opening Plenary Session
12:45 p.m. - 1:15 "A Look Inside the Center for Community and Interfaith
Partnerships"
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Plenary Session: "Facts and Myths About Church/State
Regulations"
2- 3:15 p.m. Concurrent Workshops - Session I
3:15 - 3:45 p.m. Break and refreshments
3:45 - 5 p.m. Concurrent Workshops - Session II
5:30 - 7 p.m. Networking Session
Tuesday, December 9, 1990
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8:30 - 9 a.m. Morning Plenary Session
9:15 - 10:30 a.m. Concurrent Workshops - Session III
10:30 - 11 a.m. Break and refreshments
11 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. Participant Feedback Session
12:15 - 12:45 p.m. Closing Plenary Session
Send email to icanamerica@msn.com for registration forms to be returned by
email or fax today
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