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<br />6 <br /> <br />Faith Communities <br />Numerous faith leaders were engaged by the Task Force through it’s work. Representatives <br />from the Task Force met with the Faith Community Partnership which is a conglomerate of faith <br />leaders in the community and New Brighton Department of Public Safety officials. Through this <br />meeting the Task Force was able to create a contact list of faith leaders in our community. <br />Members of the Task Force also met individually with said leaders to learn about their work and <br />life in New Brighton. Those faith leaders reported that New Brighton was a welcoming <br />community and that they appreciated the City’s proactive approach in addressing inclusivity. <br />They noted that transportation and affordable housing are the most prominent barriers they <br />have seen for the communities they serve. Continued engagement with these communities is <br />important and encouraged by the sector. <br /> <br />School Districts <br />Leaders from the St. Anthony-New Brighton and Mounds View School Districts were engaged <br />by the Inclusive Community Task Force. Through their engagement the Task Force learned that <br />the school districts are working to attract teachers that reflect the students they serve and that <br />mental health issues were of a big concern. Stable housing, access to food and public <br />transportation were detailed as areas where barriers exist. <br /> <br />Nonprofits <br />Nonprofit leaders from Community Partners in Youth (CPY), Northeast Youth and Family <br />Services and the Suburban Ramsey County Family Collaborative were engaged in regards to <br />inclusivity in New Brighton. They noted that the City’s involvement in supporting the nonprofits <br />and engaging with underserved communities has been effective and encourage continued work <br />in those areas. Public transportation and access to food were identified as barriers for the <br />members served by these nonprofits. <br /> <br />Business Community <br />The business community is an important sector that needs to be engaged and explored further. <br />There are opportunities for partnerships to address inclusion and diversity in the workplace and <br />the community. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />