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Toxic Charity author arrives in Pensacola for tour, presentations

February 5, 2015
/ Mollye Barrows
/ leadership-tips

Author Robert Lupton is in Pensacola today, meeting with local leaders and outreach agencies, and beginning a series of presentations on his faith-based approach to helping the impoverished. Robert Lupton wrote “Toxic Charity: How Nonprofits Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It),” a faith-based book on changing charitable outreach. He is also the founder of Focused Community Strategies Urban Ministry in Atlanta. Lupton’s message is based on more than 40 years of outreach work and community development in inner-city Atlanta and surrounding areas. He encourages a “charity with dignity” concept, where the underprivileged are given an opportunity to earn what they receive, as well as form relationships with those who are helping them. Local nonprofit and faith-based organizations believe his programs could be successful here. The Pensacola Collective for Renewing the City and First Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church, Trinity Presbyterian Church, and United Ministries are sponsoring the event. Lupton will be in Pensacola on Feb. 5. He is giving three presentations targeted to a variety of audiences, including government and local leaders, outreach groups, as well as the public. Admission for all is free. Click here to watch Mollye Barrows & Michael Spooneybarger’s story on how one community is using Lupton’s ideas. Robert Lupton, author “Toxic Charity” 1st Presentation: “Renewing the City: One Neighborhood At A Time” 10 a.m. to noon -Wesley Abbey (Perry Home) 2 E. Wright St., 32501. For Developers and Bankers; Government, Housing & CRA Officials; Neighborhood Associations and Business Owners Applying the concepts of FCS Urban Ministries and its leader, Robert Lupton, to community development efforts in the most needy parts of Pensacola/Escambia County. Contact: Brunie Emmanuel – [email protected], 261-1251 2nd Presentation: “Toxic Charity: How Nonprofits Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It)” 2 to 4 p.m. – Trinity Presbyterian Church Sanctuary -3400 Bayou Blvd., 32503. For Nonprofits and the General Public Applying the concepts of FCS (fcsministries.org), and its founder, Robert Lupton, to the Missions of area non-profits that serve those in poverty. Contact: Jean Silva – [email protected], 434-7371 3rd Presentation: “Toxic Charity: How Churches Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It)” 6 to 8 p.m. – First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 500 N. Palafox St., 3250. For Pastors, Church Members, Faith-based Social Service Providers, and the General Public Applying the concepts of FCS (fcsministries.org), and its founder, Robert Lupton, to the Mission of the Church. Contact: Don Minton – [email protected], 433-5631

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