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Health Care Conference Calls Changing Lives, Engaging Thousands

Mara Vanderslice, Director of the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the Department of Health and Human Services, describes the impact of previous outreach around the Affordable Care Act and provides information on future conference calls that Americans can join to learn about the benefits of the Affordable Care Act.
January 11, 2012 at 2:55 PM ET by Mara Vanderslice

In Case You Missed It: 2.5 Million More Young Adults Now Have Health Insurance

Mara Vanderslice, Director of the Department of Health and Human Services' Partnerships Center, shares good news about the Affordable Care Act and access to health care for young adults.
January 3, 2012 at 4:26 PM ET by Mara Vanderslice

The DREAM Sabbath: Faith and Neighborhood-Based Partnerships and Immigration Reform

Joshua DuBois, Special Assistant to President Obama and Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, describes the work of a faith coalition in support of the DREAM Act.
January 3, 2012 at 3:02 PM ET by Joshua DuBois

Let’s Move Faith and Communities Looks to 2012

Alexia Kelley, Deputy Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, describes the successes of Let's Move Faith and Communities in 2011 and looks ahead to 2012.
January 3, 2012 at 2:12 PM ET by Alexia Kelley

2011 Connecting Communities for the Common Good Tour Concludes in Chicago with 700 Faith and Community Leaders

Faith and community leaders from Chicago and across the region participate in the final 2011 stop on the White House Connecting Communities for the Common Good regional tour.
December 20, 2011 at 5:47 PM ET by Alexia Kelley

Celebrate the Drum Majors for Service in Your Community

John Kelly, Senior Policy Advisor of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, lifts up a new program to recognize the Drum Majors for Service in your community.
December 12, 2011 at 4:05 PM ET by John Kelly

Fall Semester Begins in Campuses with President’s Interfaith & Community Service Campus Challenge

Michael Wear, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, shares a few examples of the many service projects that are being undertaken by students nationwide as a part of the President’s Interfaith & Community Service Campus Challenge.
December 2, 2011 at 5:46 PM ET by Michael Wear

Forging Ahead with International Adoption

Jonathan Amgott, Intern in the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, describes insights from the international adoption panel at this week's White House event to celebrate National Adoption Month.
December 1, 2011 at 5:26 PM ET by Jonathan Amgott

Tips for Congregations and Communities on World AIDS Day Activities

Alexia Kelley, Deputy Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighboorhood Partnerships, shares ways that faith communities can join in observing World AIDS Day 2011.
December 1, 2011 at 12:34 PM ET by Alexia Kelley

National Adoption Month at the White House

Michael Wear, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, highlights a White House event to commemorate National Adoption Month.
November 29, 2011 at 7:03 PM ET by Michael Wear

White House to Host National Adoption Month Event

Michael Wear, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, announces a White House event that will be held in recognition of the National Adoption Month.
November 28, 2011 at 10:35 AM ET by Michael Wear

Strengthening Nonprofit Leadership Together

Joshua DuBois, Special Assistant to the President and Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and Jonathan Greenblatt, Special Assistant to the President and Executive Director of the White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation, highlight the White House Forum on Nonprofit Leadership.
November 22, 2011 at 6:09 PM ET by Joshua DuBois, Jonathan Greenblatt

Passion for Justice Brings Michigan Students for a Dialogue at the White House

Mohaimina Haque and Juany Torres, Interns at the White House Domestic Policy Council, describe a recent meeting with college students from Michigan with senior staff members of the White House.
November 16, 2011 at 6:30 PM ET by Mohaimina Haque, Juany Torres

Ohio’s Job Clubs Use Social Capital and Social Media to Help Job Seekers Succeed

Ben Seigel, Deputy Director of the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the Department of Labor, discusses a Job Club event hosted by Mt. Zion Congregational Church in Cleveland, OH.
November 16, 2011 at 5:34 PM ET by Ben Seigel

Celebrating Interfaith Collaboration with the Rumi Forum

Jonathan Amgott, Intern at the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, describes the 2011 Rumi Peace and Dialogue Awards.
November 15, 2011 at 5:33 PM ET by Jonathan Amgott

FWD the Facts – Crisis in the Horn of Africa

Michael Wear, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, speaks out about the Crisis in the Horn of Africa and what you can do about it.
November 10, 2011 at 6:52 PM ET by Zeenat Rahman

A Partnership for Positive Re-entry

Earl Johnson, Director of the Office of Family Assistance at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, discusses initiatives designed to help individuals coming out of correctional institutions.
November 9, 2011 at 12:53 PM ET by Earl Johnson

Catholic Charities Visits the White House

Alexia Kelley, Deputy Director and Senior Policy Advisor at the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, highlights a recent convening with Catholic Charities USA as a part of the White House Community Leaders Briefing series.
October 28, 2011 at 12:17 PM ET by Alexia Kelley

Focus on Violence Prevention in Pennsylvania Town Hall

Eugene Schneeberg, Director of the Center for Faith-based and Community Initiatives at the Department of Justice, describes his recent visit to Widener University in Chester, PA.
October 25, 2011 at 3:02 PM ET by Eugene Schneeberg

4-H National Youth Science Day

Michael Robbins, Senior Advisor for Nonprofit Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Education's Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, reflects on his visit to National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
October 25, 2011 at 9:58 AM ET by Michael Robbins

Atlanta Falcons Scout Responds to Call for Action on Fatherhood

Ben O’Dell, Associate Director in the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the Department of Health and Human Services, shares one of many examples of how people across the country are responding to President Obama's call to strengthen fathers and families.
October 19, 2011 at 6:48 PM ET by Ben O'Dell

Muslim Communities Serve Neighbors Across Country in a Day of Dignity

Heidi Christensen reflects on her recent visit to the "Day of Dignity" event sponsored by Islamic Relief USA where volunteers served over 20,000 homeless Americans and people in need.
October 19, 2011 at 1:40 PM ET by Heidi Christensen

Connecting Communities in Detroit for the Common Good

Joshua DuBois, Special Assistant to the President and Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, reflects on Connecting Communities for the Common Good conference in Detroit, MI.
October 19, 2011 at 9:29 AM ET by Joshua DuBois

Promoting Economic Recovery and Job Creation Through Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships

John Kelly,the Senior Policy Advisor of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, highlights the White House Symposium on Economic Recovery and Job Creation Through Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
October 18, 2011 at 5:16 PM ET by John Kelly

Faith & Community Based Partnerships a Key Part of Detroit’s Plan to Prevent Youth Violence

Eugene Schneeberg, the Director of the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Justice discusses about his recent visit to Detroit for the implementation of Detroit’ City Wide Youth Violence Prevention Plan.
October 7, 2011 at 5:36 PM ET by Eugene Schneeberg

Brevard County Looks Ahead with “Faith in the Future.”

Alexia Kelley, Deputy Director and Senior Advisor at the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships discusses about her recent visit to Brevard County, Florida for the launch of "Faith in the Future” – a new initiative to better serve job seekers.
October 6, 2011 at 4:15 PM ET by Alexia Kelley

Administrator Rajiv Shah connects with religious leaders at White House briefing

Zeenat Rahman highlights a recent briefing where Dr. Shah addressed top religious leaders on the work USAID is doing in the Horn of Africa and the response to global health problems.
October 6, 2011 at 1:50 PM ET by Zeenat Rahman

Faithful Readiness: Engaging the Whole Community in Emergency Management

David Myers, the Director of the DHS Center for Faith-based & Neighbor Partnerships, discusses the importance of preparedness of the whole community in emergency management and hometown security.
September 30, 2011 at 12:03 PM ET by David Myers

A Model of Integrated Care for Veterans with Community Clergy

Rev. E. Terri Lavelle and Dr. Jason Nieuwsma serve as Director, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP) and the Associate Director, VA Mental Health and Chaplaincy respectively discuss the important partnership between health care providers and faith-based leaders in providing holistic care to veterans and service members.
September 29, 2011 at 3:26 PM ET by E. Terri Lavelle and Jason Nieuwsma

White House Hosts Call on the Benefits of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Joshua DuBois, Special Assistant to President Obama and Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships describes the important benefits of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance on local communities.
September 29, 2011 at 9:58 AM ET by Joshua DuBois