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 39 congregations participating in F.A.S.T.  
Fr. John Tapp has served as co-chairman of the organization.
F.A.S.T. Issues and Accomplishments

2010 Nehemiah Action Assembly Score Card
Affordable Housing Report
Drugs and Crime Report
Jobs Action Report
Pre-Kindergarten Report
Senior Transportation Report
School Discipline Report

For updates on the accomplishments on these
issues, click on the links above.
During the 2009-2010 year, F.A.S.T. continued to
work on Affordable Housing and Drugs and Crime,
and tackled the issue of Jobs.  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.?
F.A.S.T. Annual Assembly
October 27, 2008
F.A.S.T. Annual Assembly
October 27, 2008
F.A.S.T. Annual Assembly
October 27, 2008
Click here for a list of the participating congregations.
How important is F.A.S.T?  Read this article.