Aurora Faith Engagement
Aurora Faith Engagement is a pilot project designed to come alongside the broader, collaborative initiatives working to create sustainable pathways out of homelessness in Aurora.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Lasting reduction in homelessness is possible
We believe lasting change happens when churches and nonprofits move together in partnership.
Churches create places of belonging, hope, and community.
Service providers create pathways to housing, support, and stability.
Together, they help neighbors find a way forward.
WHAT WE DO
Aurora Faith Engagement serves as an
activator of effective partnership between churches and nonprofits, for the sake of our homeless neighbors.
We translate willingness into action, and action into lasting impact.
01
Begin with Community Assets
We spend time with local churches to understand their heart, capacity, and current engagement with homeless ministry.
02
Align with System Needs
We work closely with frontline organizations and community partners to identify where church involvement can have the greatest impact.
03
Create Clear Pathways
We translate opportunities into clear, accessible pathways — removing the guesswork so churches can step in with confidence.
04
Support Ongoing Engagement
We walk alongside churches as they step in, helping ensure their involvement is sustainable, collaborative, and deeply connected.
A Collective Effort
Real change happens when Churches, Nonprofits,
Funders, and Local Leaders are moving in the same direction.
Aurora Faith Engagement is part of a broader, collaborative vision to reduce homelessness across the city of Aurora through moving beyond relief-based models and investing in sustainable, individualized pathways out of homelessness. This initiative exists to help churches fully participate in that shared work — bringing their unique strengths into alignment with a collective strategy.
FOR CHURCHES
We'd love to connect
If you're a pastor or church leader in Aurora, Aurora Faith Engagement wants to support you — whether you're just beginning to explore engagement or already serving in the community.
Our hope is that this initiative creates clear pathways for congregations to meaningfully engage in collaborative efforts to care for and reduce the number of our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
INITIATIVE DIRECTOR
Mike Sandgren
Reach out to begin exploring how your church can be part of this effort. Every conversation starts with listening.
262-994-7985
