Faith in the City: Patrick McCrory and the Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance Copyright 2004 by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. Used with permission.
Summary: During his first term, Charlotte Mayor Patrick McCrory launched the “Mayor’s Mentoring Alliance” to bring together youth-serving nonprofit organizations and local corporations to provide mentors for at-risk youth. By 2003, the Alliance enjoyed support from over 50 nonprofits and corporations. In light of the national conversation surrounding President Bush’s “faith-based initiative,” the Mayor has recently decided to look to Charlotte’s rich faith community—boasting over 700 houses of worship—for additional mentors. This case study from Harvard University’s Executive Session on Faith-Based and Community Approaches to Urban Revitalization provides background information on the Mayor’s initiative and highlights lessons learned. Note: to see additional case studies from the Harvard Executive Session, view the Building Effective Cross-Sector Collaborations: A Learning Module. | 
