ADVISORY/Faith-Based Conference on Affordable Housing and Economic Development to be Held in Los Angeles.

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ADVISORY...for Sunday through Monday (Nov. 17-18)

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WHAT: The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco will host Expanding the Territory: A Faith-Based Conference for Affordable Housing and Economic Development, in Los Angeles. Participants will explore ways for faith-based groups to tap conventional and alternative funding sources and for lenders to profit from opportunities in the emerging faith-based market. WHEN: Sunday, November 17, 2002, 2:00 p.m. -- 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 18, 2002, 8:30 a.m. -- 6:00 p.m. Interview and photo opportunities will be available throughout the event. Spanish-speaking spokespersons will also be available.  CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS:  Sunday, November 17, 2002 Bus Tour of Model Affordable Housing & Economic Development Projects, 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday, November 18, 2002, 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Welcome & Introductions, 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.  -- Dean Schultz, President and CEO, Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco -- Mary Lee Widender, President & CEO, Neighborhood Housing Services of America Faith-Based Research, 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.  -- Cheryl Appline, Program Manager for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Department's Center For Faith-Based & Community Initiatives  -- Edgar Kully, Principal, Crestwood Associates  Keynote Luncheon Address, 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.  -- Sean Gordy, Senior Director of Local Demonstration Sites, America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth Other speakers will include noted faith-based organization representatives and lenders active in the faith-based market. WHERE: The Sheraton Gateway Hotel Los Angeles Airport 6101 West Century Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045 Tel.: [phone]

Note: Conference Agenda is available at http://www.fhlbsf.com/fbconf/agenda.asp