Religious institutions as partners in community based development: Findings from year one of the Lilly Endowment Program

by David M. Scheie

This program is based on the conviction that churches flourish best when they reach beyond their own walls, & neighborhoods can benefit from the resources & leadership vested in local churches. It aims stimulate greater involvement of religious institutions in community revitalization, create new religious community partnerships, strengthen community ministries, & attract new sources of funding for such initiatives. 28 religious institutions & community based organizations received grants & technical assistance. This report presents evaluation findings from the first year of funded activity. Illustrated.

91 pages, Unknown Binding

First published August 30, 2004