In November 2004, 800 people from diverse backgrounds throughout Pinellas County
gathered together to form the F.A.S.T. Organization to provide congregations with a
tool to do effective justice ministry in Pinellas County.  In 2005, F.A.S.T. gathered
1,200 people to take action on community problems at a Nehemiah Action Assembly
(held in Holy Family's church).  In 2006, the number of people present at the Nehemiah
Action grew to over 1,700 people.  More than 2,800 attended the Nehemiah Action in
2010, and Holy Family had more than 420 people in attendance.

At present, Holy Family Parish is one of 40 congregations participating in F.A.S.T.  
Fr. John Tapp has served as co-chairman of the organization.
For reports from the 2011 F.A.S.T.
NEHEMIAH ACTION ASSEMBLY,
click on the links below:
Education Report
Drugs and Crime Report
Drug Court Report
Jobs  Report
Affordable Housing Report

For reports on past accomplishments,
click on the links below:
2010 Nehemiah Action Assembly Score Card
Pre-Kindergarten Report
Senior Transportation Report
School Discipline Report
During the 2010-2011 year, F.A.S.T. has continued
to work on Drugs and Crime, Jobs, and Education.  
We are also monitoring the issue of affordable
housing.  
Much is yet to be done!  If you would
like to be involved in this Social Justice work,
please contact Steward Goldie or Marty Brinsko at
the numbers listed above.
Who or What is F.A.S.T.?
How important is F.A.S.T?  Read this article.
F.A.S.T. Issues and Accomplishments
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