Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Blog

SBA is reaching out to communities to make organizations aware of available programs that can start businesses, provide lending options and create jobs. This is first of a series showcasing local communities that are transforming neighborhoods and changing lives through vision, hard work and a commitment to entrepreneurship.

Senior Advisor Ari Alexander reflects on his time at the Africa Christian Health Associations Platform 5th Biennial Conference on “Improving Women’s and Children’s Health in Africa” in Accra, Ghana.

The White House Internship Program is a reflection of President Obama’s commitment to provide young leaders an opportunity to strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office, develop their leadership skills, and actively engage in public service. If you know someone who is interested in applying, the application deadline is March 13th. Read on for more information.

Since First Lady Michelle Obama launched Let’s Move Faith and Communities last November, groups from around the country have been getting involved in the effort to end childhood obesity in their communities. Read on to learn more about the First Lady’s recent visit to Atlanta and what your organization or congregation can do to get involved.

HHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships hosted a conference call to provide faith and community leaders with information and resources about the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) which was established through the Affordable Care Act. PCIP was created to make health coverage available to the uninsured that have been denied health insurance by private insurance companies because of a pre-existing condition.

The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships periodically highlights reader comments.

USDA and the Corporation for National Community Service recently launched an innovated public-private partnership to expand access to nutrition assistance across 18 states.

Assistant Secretary For Health addresses young clergy members at the 8th annual Young Clergy Capitol Hill Leadership Forum.

Joshua DuBois discusses the anniversary of Let's Move! and what's been accomplished in the past year.

The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships highlights comments from readers and participants across the country.

Alexia Kelley, Senior Policy Advisor at the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, shares reflections on an interfaith event marking the one-year anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti.

Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, Joshua DuBois, recently visited the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to meet with the FEMA Administrator, DHS Center Director and to receive briefings at the National Response Coordination Center (NRCC).

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius provided the keynote address at Howard University School of Divinity’s Spring Semester Convocation. Sebelius connected King’s dream where everyone can reach their full potential to the issue of health inequalities and that there is a long way to go, particularly in the African-American community.

Max Finberg recaps the Jan. 4 White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships consultation with faith-based development leaders on ending global hunger, and reports on some of the positive feedback from participants.