[StBernard] Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund Hosts Grant-Writing Workshop

[Westley Annis]

Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund Hosts Grant-Writing Workshop




WASHINGTON-On Saturday, April 22, the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund will host a
grant-writing workshop at the New Orleans Marriott for faith leaders of
houses of worship destroyed and damaged by Hurricane Katrina. The conference
will include workshops providing technical grant writing assistance on how
to apply for rebuilding grants of up to $35,000 and counseling sessions for
affected Gulf Coast religious leaders. Due to hotel capacity the event is
limited to 1,000 persons so each institution is urged to send only one
representative.

"This day touches spiritual, emotional, and practical needs," said
Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund Interfaith Advisory Committee co-chair Bishop T.
D. Jakes. "This day is one step in a journey to help the helpers, and though
it's the first step, it's the right step." 

"Grants of up to $35,000 cannot rebuild entire churches, but they can lay
foundations and begin to rebuild hope," said Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund!
Interfaith Advisory Committee co-chair Rev. William Gray. "The Bush-Clinton
Katrina Fund has allocated $20 million for religious institutions. Before
the end of the day, applicants will know what the criteria are and how to
complete an application form."

WHAT: Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund Technical Assistance Conference and
Spiritual Renewal Service

WHEN: Saturday, April 22; 7 am to 6 pm

WHERE: New Orleans Marriot Hotel, 555 Canal St., New Orleans, LA

Schedule:

7 to 830 am: Registration

8:30 to 10:15 am: An ecumenical spiritual renewal service led by Bishop T.
D. Jakes

10:45 to 12:30 pm: 5 Workshops (3 on the Grant Application Process; 1
Counseling session; 1 on Rebuilding)

12:45 to 1:45 pm: Lunch Break

2 to 3:45 pm: Workshops (3 on the Grant Application Process; 1 Counseling
session; 1 on rebuilding)

4 to 5:45 pm: 5 Workshops (3 on the Gran! t Application Process; 1
Counseling session; 1 on Rebuilding)

Public/Private Ventures who is administering the grant application and
selection process in conjunction with the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund will
have representatives at the conference to lead the technical assistance
workshops. Public/Private Ventures, headed by the Rev. Fred Davies, is a
national non-profit organization that provides technical assistance and
administers community and faith-based programs.

Registration: One representative from each affected congregation is
encouraged to register on line at www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org
<http://keelson.eatel.net/websites/la.gov/action.cfm?md=communication&task=a
ddClick&msg_ID=1466&ID=dUjJkymRl1m%21&redirect=http://www.bushclintonkatrina
fund.org> , or by phone at 504-284-5554

Media Access: The spiritual renewal service is closed to the media, however
there will be a media availability at 10:20 a.m., immediately following the
service for representatives showing official media credentials.

The Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund mailed or sent by email applications to
religious leaders who attended the December gathering in New Orleans. For
those who did not receive an application or cannot attend the New Orleans
event, applications can be downloaded from www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org
<http://keelson.eatel.net/websites/la.gov/action.cfm?md=communication&task=a
ddClick&msg_ID=1466&ID=dUjJkymRl1m%21&redirect=http://www.bushclintonkatrina
fund.org> . For questions about the grant process applicants can also call
the Rev. Angela Williams, of the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund at 202-289-2732
or Mr. Alvin Brown, executive director of the Interfaith Advisory Committee
at 202-477-9657.

The Bush Clinton Katrina Fund will accept grant applications May 1 through
July 31, and grants will be made on a rolling basis with intent to complete
the process as soon as possible. Among several requirements, rel! igious
leaders must have proof of the building's existence before the storm.

For more information on the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund visit:
www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org
<http://keelson.eatel.net/websites/la.gov/action.cfm?md=communication&task=a
ddClick&msg_ID=1466&ID=dUjJkymRl1m%21&redirect=http://www.bushclintonkatrina
fund.org> .


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