The Faith and Community Base Support Initiative (FCBSI) held its summer technical assistance and training meeting in San Antonio, Texas at the Embassy Suites River Walk Hotel June 26 -30, 2011. Eighty two attendees from 25 organizations in 23 states and the District of Columbia attended. Several prominent local officials addressed the FCBSI partners including Bexar County Judge Tommy Atkinson, City Council representative (2nd District) the Honorable Ivy Taylor and Charlene Dorio-Ortiz of the Bexar County Department of Community Investment. The key note presenter was motivational speaker Marlon Smith of Success, Inc. of Charlotte, North Carolina. The focus of the meeting was sustainability and collaboration. Participants completed capability statements, six month sustainability plans and developed letters to solicit funds from foundations, corporations and individuals.
