Churches Provide Housing For The Poor

Affordable housing has become the mission of many religious groups in Southern California. Federal aid is available to faith-based groups.

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September 23, 2000, 11:30 AM PDT

By Gwen Hilburn

A conference scheduled for this Monday will seek to encourage religious groups to partner with HUD in providing affordable housing. California faces the worst housing crisis in the nation. Cuomo will headline the two-day conference. Christian, Jewish and Muslim groups will attend. Some churches are already building in their communities.

Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn

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Saturday, September 23, 2000 in The Los Angeles Times

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