Faith, Opportunity, and the Future of America’s Forgotten Communities

Originally published by Townhall Media.

For generations, many communities across America have prayed for opportunities.

They have prayed for jobs that allow parents to provide for their families. They have prayed for unused buildings to become thriving businesses. They have prayed for neighborhoods where young people can build a future instead of feeling compelled to leave in search of one.

Faith teaches us that every person possesses inherent dignity and God-given potential. Yet, too many communities have been denied investment and resources necessary to realize that potential. Economic renewal alone cannot solve every challenge facing a neighborhood, but opportunity remains an essential ingredient for human flourishing.

That is why renewed Opportunity Zone programs (OZs) present an important moment for communities across the country.

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