"Churches struggle to connect with cities for serious conversations regarding use of buildings and social benefit. Cardus Social Cities is an invaluable resource to those of us who are seeking to network and build these links to the benefit of society at large." - Rev. Graham Singh, Executive Director, Trinity Centres Foundation & Church Planting Canada
The Latest from Cardus Social Cities
How can a local congregation directly support its neighbourhood economic growth for the common good? This Social Cities profile examines the lessons learned when the congregation of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Buffalo, New York undertook to establish the Westminster Economic Development Initiative to improve the quality of life for their neighbours and extended communities.
Christian charities have praised a recent Senate report on the charities that affirmed religious organizations are an essential piece in serving charitable needs.
“If giving has a social dimension, we need to figure out what social dimension leads to giving,” notes Milton Friesen, Cardus Program Director of Social Cities
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