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Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook Sworn-In as New Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom

Joshua DuBois shares reflections on the swearing-in of Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook, as the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom.
June 3, 2011 at 12:14 PM ET by Joshua DuBois

Job Clubs & Employment Ministries: On the Front Lines of Getting Americans Back to Work

The Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the Department of Labor is reaching out to job clubs to prepare 20th century workers for the 21st century workforce.
May 26, 2011 at 6:49 PM ET by Hilda L. Solis

Joshua DuBois Highlights Administration Support for Foster Care Adoption at Summit

Joshua DuBois, Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships attended the Wendy's Wonderful Kids program of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and shared the Obama Administration's commitment to supporting foster children.
May 26, 2011 at 11:54 AM ET by Michael Wear

Supporting Our Sisters and Brothers in Alabama

Joshua DuBois, Special Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships describes his visit to Alabama and suggests ways that you can help in the recovery efforts.
May 19, 2011 at 6:08 PM ET by Joshua DuBois

First Lady Michelle Obama Talks with Faith and Community Leaders About Joining Forces

First Lady Michelle Obama focuses on how congregations and community groups can participate in Joining Forces during a phone call with over 1,800 faith and community leaders from across the country.
May 19, 2011 at 3:05 PM ET by Alexia Kelley

Joining Forces with Faith and Community Leaders

First Lady Michelle Obama is hosting a special conference call with faith and community leaders to discuss the Joining Forces military families support initiative.
May 18, 2011 at 9:29 AM ET by Joshua DuBois

Connecting Communities 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, describes the first Connecting Communities for the Common Good conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
May 11, 2011 at 4:39 PM ET by Joshua DuBois

Repair the World: USDA Hosts its First Food and Justice Passover Seder

Max Finberg, Director of the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, describes the Department's "Food and Justice Passover Seder."
May 9, 2011 at 11:13 AM ET by Max Finberg

U.S. Homelessness Council Discusses Partnerships with Governors, Lt. Governors and Mayors

U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) held a meeting focusing on the important role of partnerships in combating and preventing homelessness.
May 5, 2011 at 2:14 PM ET by Ben Siegel

Facing Foreclosure with Facts

HUD helps faith and community leaders to get the facts during their Foreclosure Prevention Conference on March 23rd. The conference raised awareness of available foreclosure prevention programs and tips to recognizing foreclosure scams.
May 4, 2011 at 3:27 PM ET by Paula Lincoln

White House Hosts 2nd Annual Easter Prayer Breakfast

President Obama, White House officials and other Federal leaders met with 150 top Christian leaders for the 2nd annual Easter Prayer Breakfast.
April 19, 2011 at 4:29 PM ET by Joshua DuBois

Why Is This Night Different from All Other Nights? Recipes for Passover

The President and First Lady host a small Seder and Jewish chefs from around the country share their favorite recipes for celebrating Passover.
April 18, 2011 at 3:36 PM ET by Danielle Borrin

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Let’s Move!

Catholic Charities in Chicago hosted an event to celebrate the Let’s Move! initiative. Kids were treated to a free, healthy and nutritious after-school snack and exercised with the popular Power Panther.
April 13, 2011 at 2:07 PM ET by

One Million Volunteer Mentors and Tutors

Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships staff from the U.S. Department of Education and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) participated in the United Way Education Town Hall on March 31 in Washington, D.C.
April 12, 2011 at 4:58 PM ET by Michael Robbins

Episcopal Church’s Commission on Health Welcomes HHS Officials

HHS Partnership Center staff speaks with the Episcopal Church’s Commission on Health to discuss how The Affordable Care Act is helping expand access to care, end abuses of insurers and make health care more affordable.
April 12, 2011 at 10:11 AM ET by Mara Vanderslice

Honoring a Legacy and Empowering the Future

Department of Education Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships honored the legacy of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height on March 24th. Participants shared ideas on how communities can be involved in their schools and bring positive change.
April 11, 2011 at 10:39 AM ET by Anna Leach

When It’s For Veterans, What Happens In Vegas Doesn’t Stay In Vegas

Approximately 180 faith-based and community leaders committed to serving the needs of Veterans, their families and survivors in their Nevada communities met at a Veterans Roundtable in Las Vegas. Employment and housing were key areas of concern among participants.
April 8, 2011 at 1:00 PM ET by Rev. E. Terri LaVelle

Here’s What You Had to Say….Part 5

The next in a series highlighting the comments we receive from our readers.
April 7, 2011 at 7:12 PM ET by

Grant Opportunities and Resources for Community and Faith-based Organizations

Each week the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships highlights grant opportunities and resources available for community and faith-based organizations. This week there are at least four new grant announcements for non-profits and an additional resource for those interested in helping their community.
March 31, 2011 at 10:36 AM ET by

Help Feed Hungry Kids this Summer! Learn More on March 29th

Learn more about how your organization or congregation can get free meals to help feed hungry kids in your community this summer.
March 28, 2011 at 1:43 PM ET by Max Finberg

Obama Administration Continues Support for Youth in Foster Care

Michael Wear, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, describes a recent conference call on the President’s budget and other policy initiatives to support youth in foster care.
March 24, 2011 at 11:12 AM ET by

USG Response to the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Ari Alexander highlights USAID’s recent conference call to provide stakeholders with information on the USG response to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
March 23, 2011 at 11:45 AM ET by Ari Alexander

¿Tienes Hambre? Are You Hungry? USDA Programs Serve the Latino Community in Miami

USDA is partnering with Greater Miami Latino pastors and religious media to help put food on the table. Pastors joined USDA’s launch of a new tool to help consumers find retailers that welcome SNAP benefits and help spread the word about how congregations can partner with USDA to get kids the nutrition they need during the summer, when school is out and budgets are tight.
March 21, 2011 at 10:34 AM ET by Roxana Barillas

People Taking Action

Department of Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis affirms DOL’s mission to work collaboratively with faith-based and community based group to protect workers. Read more to learn how.
March 18, 2011 at 12:32 PM ET by Phil Tom

White House Launches Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge

Watch a video and read about the launch of the President's Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge.
March 17, 2011 at 4:37 PM ET by Mara Vanderslice

HealthCare.gov Tour Builds Healthier Congregations and Communities through the Affordable Care Act

HHS Partnership Center hosted a virtual tour of HealthCare.gov to help connect more communities to the opportunities the Affordable Care Act provides.
March 17, 2011 at 9:00 AM ET by Mara Vanderslice

Resources for Community and Faith-Based Organizations

Each Wednesday the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships will highlight Federal funding opportunities that faith and community based organizations are eligible to apply for and resources that could support local organizations efforts to serve those in need.
March 16, 2011 at 1:58 PM ET by

Centers for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Seek to Engage Networks in Supporting Strategy’s Goals

This is National Week of Prayer for the healing of AIDS. HHS Deputy Assistant Secretary and representatives from Centers for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships across five Federal Departments discussed collaborative activities to support the goals of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy.
March 14, 2011 at 4:33 PM ET by

Families Facing Foreclosure With Facts Not Fear: HUD Foreclosure Prevention Conference

HUD’s Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnership Center is hosting a Foreclosure conference to educate and provide facts to faith and community non-profit leaders on how to help their congregations and clients facing foreclosure. The foreclosure conference will be held on March 23, 2011, from 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM EST at the HUD Headquarters building.
March 14, 2011 at 11:05 AM ET by

ED’s FBNP Office Launches Strategic Outreach Effort

More than 60 African-American faith-based and community leaders met Department of Education senior staff and White House officials to discuss collaboration.
March 11, 2011 at 10:52 AM ET by Menahem Herman