November 13, 1997
Deterioration of Church Facilities Said to Endanger Social Services
The physical deterioration of churches and synagogues could imperil many important social-services programs -- just at a time when governments are shifting many of their social-welfare duties to religious organizations, says a new report.
The report, "Sacred Places at Risk," was based on a study of social services that are provided by 111 congregations in six U.S. cities. It was commissioned by Partners for Sacred Places, a Philadelphia non-profit
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