A focus on sustainability seeks to make interfaith service-learning is a core part of life together on an ongoing basis. Beyond keeping a specific program going, it focuses on making interfaith service-learning a way of life for the people and institutions in the community.

Thinking about sustainability isn't something you start doing when your first funding is about to run out. It's part of how you think about all your activities from the time you begin. Here are some keys to sustaining your efforts and institutionalizing a commitment to interfaith service-learning across your community.

Renew the Interfaith Service-Learning Cycle

Tell Your Story to Others

Learn opportunities, tips, and strategies for telling others about your interfaith service-learning efforts. This includes the participating organizations and other networks in your community, but also the media, online social media, and national organizations that are eager to learn—and share—your story. Learn more . . .

Develop a Leadership Base for Interfaith Service-Learning

Critical to the long-terms success of your efforts is to have a cadre of quality youth and adult leaders to continue and expand the vision. There are lots of different ways to cultivate and renew your leadership base. Learn more . . .

Identifying Funding Sources to Sustain Your Efforts

Virtually all interfaith service-learning efforts need financial support. How much? Where might that support come from? How might you begin seeking the support you need to thrive. Learn more . . .

Maintaining Partnerships among Congregations and in the Community

Interfaith service-learning programs are more likely to be successful and permanent when they encourage stable and long-term relationships among all stakeholders, including youth, partnering faith communities, and community-based service partners. Learn more . . .

Evaluating Your Efforts for Continous Improvement

Making evaluation an integral and essential part of your ongoing service-learning program will not only help you with continuous improvement, but it will also document your program’s quality and impact for organizational leaders, funders, and other stakeholders. Learn more . . .

Exploring Opportunities for Youth Beyond Your Community

By definition, youth-led programs watch their leaders develop, mature, and, at some point, leave to take on adult roles in society. Explore these options for continuing a deep commitment to interfaith service-learning beyond your community. Learn more . . .