Faith Leaders Conference

 

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Agenda

9:00 a.m. Doors Open

10:00 a.m. Welcome & Introductions

10:45 a.m. Break - Please visit the vendor tables

11:00 a.m. Housing & Beautification Resources

11:45 a.m. Break - Please visit the vendor tables 

12:00 p.m. Lunch is served

12:45 p.m. Charitable Needs in the City

1:45 p.m. Call to Action

Session Details

Welcome & Introductions

Mayor, Dillon Meek

Purpose of the Event
State of the City

Housing & Beautification

Housing & Community Development

Pastor Jimmy Hunter | Facilitator
Galen Price, Housing & Community Development | Presenter
Joshua Cabellero, Community Engagement | Presenter

Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs)

Pastor John Durham | Facilitator
Mike Stone, Grassroots | Presenter

Keep Waco Beautiful

Carole Fergusson, Keep Waco Beautiful | Presenter

Lunch

Assorted Sandwiches

  • Ham & Swiss
  • Roast Beef & Cheddar
  • Turkey & Avocado Wraps
  • Veggie Wraps
  • Gluten-Free Veggie Wraps

Salad Bar

  • Romaine Lettuce
  • Fresh Field Greens
  • Tomatoes
  • Carrots
  • Cucumber
  • Broccoli
  • Red Onion
  • Sweet Bell Peppers
  • Crumbled Bacon
  • Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Three Bean Salad
  • Hummus
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Shaved Parmesan
  • Croutons
  • Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
  • Caesar Dressing
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Italian Dressing

Soups

  • Tomato-Basil
  • Vegetable Soup (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

Desserts

  • Cheesecake Bites
  • Chocolate-Chip Cookies
  • Key Lime Pie Tartlets
  • Fruit Salad with Fresh Mint

At 12:30 p.m. join in, and meet people, during a fun and interactive Waco-themed game, and win prizes!

Charitable Needs in the City

Early Learning Needs & Childcare

Wendy Ellis, United Way | Presenter
Julie Talbert, Heart of Texas Workforce Childcare | Presenter

Foster Care

Pastor Aaron Zimmerman | Facilitator
Andrea Zimmerman, Foster Care Coalition | Presenter

Hunger

Pastor Tiffani Harris | Facilitator
Dr. Jeremy Everett, Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty | Presenter
Ann Owen, Caritas | Presenter
Robert Gager, Shepherd's Heart | Presenter

Homelessness

Pastor Sam Doyle | Facilitator
John Calaway, Mission Waco | Presenter