136 | Faith-based or Evidence-based? Why Not Both! Innovations in Religious Partnerships
Tracks
Workshop
| Tuesday, April 9, 2024 |
| 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
| Room 204-205 |
Session Overview
Faith-based organizations hold enormous power and influence in our sector but are often resistant/antagonistic to best practices like Housing First. Kevin will share his successes/failures with getting faith groups across the country on board. Ben will then share an innovative pilot project in Los Angeles addressing LGBTQ+ youth fleeing religious persecution.
Description
Faith-based organizations hold enormous power and influence in our sector but are often resistant/antagonistic to best practices like Housing First. Kevin will share his successes/failures with getting faith groups across the country on board. Ben will then share an innovative pilot project in Los Angeles addressing LGBTQ+ youth fleeing religious persecution.
Kevin Nye
Housing Director
Youthlink
Presenter
Kevin is a writer and speaker on the intersections of homelessness and faith communities and commitments. He is the author of“Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness.” He serves as Housing Director for YouthLink in Minneapolis, MN.
Benjamin Kay
Associate Director Of Access Center
Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System
Presenter
Ben Kay is an Associate Director at HOPICS - one of the largest Homeless Service Providers in Los Angeles.
As an Author, Ben's work on Practical Theology has been published at a national level.
His first Documentary series, "HomeLAnd" is currently in production.
