FPA has a service that provides previously used government computers to groups with after-school mentoring or GED programs. FPA and city leaders would like the initiative to continue, but not as a program. They would like it to become an institution, much like the police or fire departments, providing necessary services to the community. Randolph says that as part of the mayor's office, FPA can fulfill functions to which government is best suited-to convene, leverage, and highlight. By convening, government can bring together groups that normally would not come together.
Government can help organizations leverage resources from other sources.
In addition, he says government has the ability to highlight the accomplishments of small organizations, making the public and funding organizations aware of their programs. Training Events Community Connections has added a handy Conference Calendar to its Web site. The online calendar lists hundreds of local and national training events of interest to housing and community development professionals. The calendar is searchable by month, category, and event location. It includes the same events as the Calendar of Housing, Community and Economic Development Trainings and Conferences published monthly by Community Connections.