Compassion Action Network Faith Forums
Bi-annually, the Compassion Action Network (CAN), in collaboration with the Circle of Influence (COI) group, coordinate a Faith Forum offering representatives from local faith communities, non-profits, and county government an opportunity to get together concerning a topic of interest to the Anoka County community. Typically, the forums take place in the fall and spring and include:
- a keynote presentation on the topic
- several educational break-out sessions
- resource information sharing and
- networking opportunities
- snacks and lunch
Forums are hosted in local faith communities, coordinated by the CAN Advisory Board and COI participants, and sponsored by CAN. Through the Faith Forum, CAN strives to provide a formal avenue for our 3 partner entities to connect, grow and collaborate by focusing on 3 primary objectives:
- Educate and discuss a specific topic & how it impacts the Anoka County community
- Highlight specific aspects of the topic and programs which seek to deal with the topic
- Provide opportunities to work together to build a stronger community
Previous Forum Topics
"Anoka County Seniors - A Vision for 2020": serving, honoring and engaging the senior citizens in our community.
"Facing the Challenges of an Economic Downturn- the Power of Community Working Together": using our combined skills and knowledge to work collectively to meet people's most basic needs.
"Staying On Track - One Child at a Time": raising awareness of the issues that impact our children today & developing a plan to help support them.
"Hungry to Help?": highlight existing community resources and collaborate on gaps in services as they relate to youth service, transportation, housing, senior services, mental health and immigrants.
"From the Practical to the Powerful - Transforming Group Thinking & Mobilizing Group Action": identifying our community's assets and building on them.
"Welcoming the Changing Faces of Our Community": overview of diversity in Anoka County, what is being done to assist immigrants and how we can work together to make their move here smoother.
