General Agency Information |
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| Name: | Association of Faith Communities of Santa Cruz County |
| Address: |
532 Center St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Driving Directions |
Contact Information |
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| Primary Phone: | 831-423-8787 |
| Email: | info@afcsantacruz.org |
| Website: | http://www.afcsantacruz.org |
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| Description: | The Association of Faith Communities (AFC) is an unincorporated association of local faith communities in Northern Santa Cruz County. The Association formed to foster coordination between faith communities, to support the efforts of our members in their collective ministries to people who are homeless, living in poverty or who are in economic need, and to assist our members in enhancing the effectiveness of our individual and collective efforts. The activities of the AFC are coordinated by our Steering Committee. Membership of the AFC and our Steering Committee are open. |
| Mission: | Our mission as an Association of Faith Communities in Santa Cruz County is to coordinate the efforts of our members in their collective ministries to people who are homeless, living in poverty or who are in economic need and to assist our members in enhancing the effectiveness of our individual and collective efforts. |
| Facilities: | The AFC operates overnight homeless shelters and RV Parking sites at area churches and other faith community owned sites. |
| Meetings: | The Steering Committee meets on the first Thursday of each month at 5:00 PM in the fireside room in the parish hall at Calvary Episcopal Church. Refreshments are served. The meetings adjourn promptly at 6:30 PM. All faith communities are welcome to participate. |
| Volunteer Info: | All of our efforts are volunteer based. We invite volunteer shelter monitors, and welcome additional faith communities to join us in serving people who are homeless, living in poverty or who are in economic need. |
| Publications: | Shelter Operating Policy and Recreational Vehicle Parking Program Outline for use by faith communities wishing to operate such programs |
| Languages other than English: | None |
| Accommodations for Disabled Persons: | Call for Information |
| Public Transportation: | Contact for information |
| Eligibility: | Not Applicable |
| Fees: | None |
| Areas Served: | Santa Cruz County |
| Funding Source: |
Donations Grants |
Officials/Contact Persons |
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| Officials: |
Fr.Joel Miller Chair of Steering Committee 532 Center St. Santa Cruz , CA 95003 831-423-8787 afc@solopublications.com |
Subject Headings |
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| Subject Headings: |
Clothing Donation Programs Community Services Community Shelters Homeless People Homeless Shelter Homelessness Issues |
| This agency was last updated on December 15, 2022. | |