We are asking religious groups, organizations, companies, government entities, professional firms, individual donors, to join us as Sponsors of this new initiative that we are calling "Who Is My Neighbor?" Goldstein Hall Attorneys at Law, the Upper New York Conference of the United Methodist Church, New York State Association for Affordable Housing, Pace University Land Use Law Center, Interfaith Dwellings Corporation of New Rochelle, and United Methodist City Society have already signed on. Will you join them?

● We've formed a new partnership with the Pace University Land Use Law Center that will allow
us to bring their deep knowledge base to congregations who are ready to take steps to develop
property to the benefit of the communities where they live.

● At the same time, our partnership with Dr. Mindy Fullilove (Professor of Urban Policy and Health
at The New School for Public Engagement) has deepened our understanding of the connection
between the built environment of a neighborhood and social and emotional integration.

● This Fall - Spring 2020, we will be leading a series of regional conferences where we connect our social and theological insights with hands-on training in design and advocacy so that congregations across
the state will be empowered to actively participate in the revitalization of their communities.

Here's what we can offer: Between October 2019 and Spring 2020, we will be hosting five regional
conferences for leaders of congregations and other community members. We expect between 40-50
participants at each event, representing between 10 and 20 congregations who are motivated to engage
with issues related to community development. In addition to a day of interactive workshops, each
participant will receive a workbook that they can bring back to their community. We will feature the
names, logos and contact information for each of our Sponsors in our opening presentation as well as in
the print workbook.

Seminars are planned for the following dates and locations beginning at 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Specific details regarding locations will be shared soon.

* Tuesday, October 22, White Plains, Pace University Land Use Law Center

* Tuesday, November 12, Medina (between Rochester and Buffalo) First Presbyterian Church

* Tuesday, January 28, (Wed. Feb 5 snow date), Manhasset, Community Reformed Church

* Tuesday, March 17, Saratoga Springs, New England Congregational Presbyterian Church

* Tuesday, May 19, Syracuse, University United Methodist Church

Please consider one of the following levels of Sponsorship:
● Regional Sponsor (per conference) $1,000 Lead Sponsor, $500 Supporter
● Series Sponsor (all 5 regional conferences): $4,500 Lead Sponsor, $2,000 Supporter
● Workbook Lead Sponsor: $6,000

Please complete the form below to Sponsor our seminars using a credit card. We also welcome sponsorships with checks made payable to New York State Council of Churches sent to our office location, 1580 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12205.

For more information about the "Who Is My Neighbor" Initiative, please go to www.nyscoc.org. For
more information about Sponsorships, please contact The Reverend Peter Cook at 508-380-8289 or
pnysccook@gmail.com or The Reverend Heather Kirk-Davidoff, Program Coordinator at 240-281-5005 or
kirkdavidoff@gmail.com.

We look forward to hearing from you! As The Rev. William Wilkinson, Pastor of First Presbyterian
Church in Medina, said at our program launch at Union Theological School a few months ago,
"Participation is emancipatory!" Together, we can help congregations across the state build
communities with a stronger sense of connection, responsiveness and openness.