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Association of Faith Communities of Santa Cruz County

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General Agency Information
Name: Association of Faith Communities of Santa Cruz County
Address: 532 Center St.
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
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Contact Information
Primary Phone: 831-423-8787
Email: info@afcsantacruz.org
Website: http://www.afcsantacruz.org
Details
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
Officials: Fr.Joel Miller
Chair of Steering Committee
532 Center St.
Santa Cruz , CA  95003
831-423-8787
afc@solopublications.com
Subject Headings
Subject Headings: Clothing Donation Programs
Community Services
Community Shelters
Homeless People
Homeless Shelter
Homelessness Issues
This agency was last updated on December 15, 2022.