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Improving Health Care through Faith-Based and Community Partnerships

Mara Vanderslice Kelly, Acting Director and Senior Advisor at the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, discusses the instrumental partnership between faith-based and community organization and health care leaders.
September 28, 2011 at 4:00 PM ET by Mara Vanderslice Kelly

9/11 Anniversary Inspires Campuses to Launch Challenge with ‘A Day of Construction’

John Kelly, Senior Policy Advisor of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, discusses how students of different faith traditions participated in community service projects to commemorate the tenth anniversary of 9/11.
September 28, 2011 at 10:41 AM ET by John Kelly

JCC Grows (Gardens)!

The Jewish Community Centers Association has taken on the First Lady’s Let’s Move Faith and Communities gardening challenge. Their JCC Grows initiative encourages members to start gardens and other fresh food access projects for the benefit of their community.
September 15, 2011 at 2:35 PM ET by Julie Curti

Memphis’ Youth Violence Prevention Efforts put a Focus on the Faith Based Community

Eugene Schneeberg, Director of the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the Department of Justice, describes how faith-based communities in Memphis are partnering with the federal government to prevent citywide youth violence.
September 14, 2011 at 6:50 PM ET by Eugene Schneeberg

The White House Attends the COGIC AIM Convention in Houston, TX

Joshua DuBois, Special Assistant to the President and Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, discusses Administration participation in the Church of God in Christ's International Auxilaries in Ministry conference.
September 6, 2011 at 6:58 PM ET by Joshua DuBois

The White House Partners with Hindu American Seva Charities for Historic Gathering

Heidi Christensen, Associate Director for Community Engagement at the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, describes a recent event at The White House with Hindu American Seva Charities.
August 24, 2011 at 4:27 PM ET by

Walking in Health with Parish Nurses

Heidi Christensen, Associate Director for Community Engagement at the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, describes how parish nurses are supporting the goals of Let's Move.
August 24, 2011 at 8:52 AM ET by Heidi Christensen

Let’s Move Faith and Communities Inspires Fresh Produce for 100 Food Pantries

Ample Harvest, a non-profit organization, works to provide fresh produce to food pantries--diminishing hunger and improving the nutrition of American families at the same time.
August 12, 2011 at 3:26 PM ET by Marissa Duswalt

White House and HHS Host Sickle Cell Disease Roundtable

Faith and community leaders joined the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Parnterships and the Partnership Center at the Department of Health and Human Services for a sickle cell disease roundtable discussion.
August 10, 2011 at 2:02 PM ET by Acacia Bamberg Salatti

Engaging Community Organizations in Education through Blended Learning Partnerships

Michael Robbins, Senior Advisor for Nonprofit Parnterships at the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Education discusses the advantages that blended learning can provide for strong partnerships between schools and community-based organizations.
August 10, 2011 at 12:29 PM ET by Michael Robbins

Islamic Relief USA Starts Its First Summer Food Service Program

Islamic Relief USA celebrated the inaguration of its Summer Food Service Program, marking its commitment to the Let's Move Faith and Communities initiative.
August 10, 2011 at 10:24 AM ET by Marissa Duswalt

Connecting Communities in the Rocky Mountain West

The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships hosted their third Connecting Communities for the Common Good conference in Denver for over 500 faith and community leaders from the Rocky Mountain West.
August 9, 2011 at 12:00 PM ET by Alexia Kelley

A Great - and Historic - Day

The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships celebrated the launch of the President's Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge by hosting hundreds of representatives from colleges, universities and community colleges for an inspiring, day-long convening in Washington, DC.
August 4, 2011 at 6:58 PM ET by Joshua DuBois

Upholding Our Laws and Our Values

Joshua DuBois, Special Assistant to the President and Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, discusses the President's commitment to upholding important constitutional principles related to the separation of church and state.
August 1, 2011 at 1:30 PM ET by Joshua DuBois

Virginia Ministry Uses Networks to Get People Back to Work

Cindy Huynh, a summer intern in the Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Labor, reflects on her visit to the Career Network Ministry at McLean Bible Chuch in Northern Virginia.
July 28, 2011 at 10:28 AM ET by Cindy Huynh

Now is the Time to Become a Coalition Member for National Preparedness Month

Rev. David L. Myers, Director of the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the Department of Homeland Security and Marcus Coleman, Program Specials in the division of Individual and Community Preparedness at FEMA, discuss the importance of faith-based and community organizations in disaster preparedness and relief efforts and this year's "A Time to Remember, A Time to Prepare" National Preparedness Month campaign.
July 27, 2011 at 6:00 PM ET by Rev. David L. Myers, Marcus Coleman

Texas Hunger Initiative Joins Let’s Move Faith and Communities to Serve Summer Meals

The Texas Hunger Initiative is helping to ensure that kids have enough to eat during the summer through their partnership with Let's Move Faith and Communities.
July 27, 2011 at 2:52 PM ET by Marissa Duswalt

The White House, Religion, and Global Affairs

Joshua DuBois, Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships and Special Assistant to President Obama, announces the lauch of the first-ever Interagency Working Group on Religion and Global Affairs.
July 11, 2011 at 3:46 PM ET by Joshua DuBois

National Council for Adoption Awards White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships with "Friend of Adoption" Award

Michael Wear, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of The White House Office Faith-based Neighborhood Partnerships, reflects on the Office receiving the National Council for Adoption's "Friend of Adoption" award.
July 11, 2011 at 1:20 PM ET by Michael Wear

HUD Takes the Test and Takes Control on June 27 for National HIV Testing Day

As a strong supporter of HIV/AIDS awarness in the community, the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at HUD participated in this year's "Take the Test, Take Control" campaign.
July 8, 2011 at 10:50 AM ET by Jovette Gadson

Kicking off the Year of Strong Fathers, Strong Families

Joshua DuBois, Special Assistant to the President and Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, describes Father's Day at the White House, which marked the beginning of the Year of Strong Fathers, Strong Families.
July 7, 2011 at 6:05 PM ET by Joshua DuBois

Highlights of the Islamic Society of North America’s 48th Annual Convention

Zeenat Rahman, Deputy Director for the Center for Faith-based and Community Initiatives at the Agency for International Development, reflects on her time at the Islamic Society of North America annual convention.
July 7, 2011 at 2:25 PM ET by Zeenat Rahman

Hot off the Press: A New Partnerships Toolkit

Check out our new Partnership Guide to learn all about the partnership opportunities available for faith-based and secular community organizations.
July 7, 2011 at 1:40 PM ET by Alexia Kelley

The Health and Wellness of the Community

Acacia Bamberg Salatti attends "Creating and Sustaining the Beloved Community" -- the first annual Christian Community Development Symposium in Los Angeles, California.
June 22, 2011 at 11:40 AM ET by Acacia Bamberg Salatti

Connecting Communities in the Gulf Coast

The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships hosts their second Connecting Communities for the Common Good conference for over 500 faith and community leaders from the Gulf Coast.
June 21, 2011 at 4:12 PM ET by Joshua DuBois

Faith Filled & Healthy Communities: The Memphis Congregational Health Network

Department of Health & Human Services senior staff meets with representatives from Methodist LeBonheur Hospital of Memphis, Tennessee to learn more about their innovative community, faith-based health model.
June 21, 2011 at 2:21 PM ET by Mara Vanderslice

The Need to Join Forces

Clay Middleton, Associate Director for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the Corporation for national Community Service, describes a recent call with faith-based and community organizations on Joining Forces. The call featured First Lady Michelle Obama.
June 21, 2011 at 9:52 AM ET by Clay Middleton

Higher Education Institutions Participate in Webinar

The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, the Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerhips Centers at the Corporation for National Community Service and the Department of Education sponsor a webinar for over 400 higher education institutions that are participating in the President's Interfaith Service Challenge.
June 15, 2011 at 10:01 AM ET by Ken Bedell

Watch out for the D.O.G.S.

Joshua DuBois, Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships describes Secretary Arne Duncan's visit to Two Rivers Public Charter School and their WatchD.O.G.S. program.
June 14, 2011 at 1:01 PM ET by Joshua DuBois

First Lady’s Joining Forces Call with Faith and Community Leaders Generates Momentum and Interest in Models

Chaplain William S. Lee reflects on his participation in the May 18th Joining Forces call with First Lady Michelle Obama, and describes the important work that faith and community organizations are doing to support military members and their families.
June 10, 2011 at 9:35 AM ET by Chaplain William S. Lee