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PARTNERS FOR SACRED PLACES is the only
national , nonsectarian , nonprofit organization
dedicated to the sound stewardship and active community use of America ’ s older religious
properties .
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Partners builds the capability of
congregational leadership for building care ,
shared use , and capital fundraising through training programs , fundraising assistance , and
organizational and facility assessments . In the
process , Partners becomes a trusted resource
and guide as congregations examine and weigh
opportunities .
Partners engages with congregations to
focus on critical areas such as :
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• Asset – mapping and community engagement — assisting congregations to develop new |
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relationships with neighbors and potential community partners . |
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• Strategic partnerships and space sharing — brokering agreements between sacred places |
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and arts , food justice , health , education , and |
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social service programs . |
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• Planning for capital campaigns to support repairs and renovations that preserve |
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significant historic features and make spaces |
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usable for new community programs . |