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President Obama Signs Executive Order to Implement Reform Recommendations of the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships

Joshua DuBois, Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, provides information about the new Executive Order the President signed that makes significant improvements to the partnerships between government and community organizations.
November 18, 2010 at 6:39 PM ET by Joshua DuBois

President Obama Meets with Christian Denominational Leaders: Recognizes 100th Anniversary of the National Council of Churches

Joshua DuBois, Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, describes President Obama's recent meeting with The National Council of Churches.
November 17, 2010 at 10:44 AM ET by Joshua DuBois

New DOJ Director to Speak at Indiana Correctional Facility on the Importance of Responsible Fatherhood

Eugene Schneeberg, Center Director at DOJ, previews an upcoming event at an Indiana correctional facility.
November 16, 2010 at 4:54 PM ET by Eugene Schneeburg

Procurement Reform at USAID: Engaging Religious Actors through Local Capacity Development

Ari Alexander, the Deputy Director of the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at USAID, describes a training for Local Capacity Development Teams on engaging religious actors and communities.
November 12, 2010 at 3:20 PM ET by Ari Alexander

Engaging Faith-Based and Neighborhood Leaders Around the Mission of SBA

Jerry Flavin, Small Business Administration (SBA) Partnership Center Director, describes the key points from a conference call filled to capacity to hear about the work of SBA.
November 11, 2010 at 3:30 PM ET by Jerry Flavin

The Obama Administration Celebrates Adoption, Recognizes National Adoption Month

Michael Wear--Executive Assistant to the Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, Joshua DuBois--shares the President's Proclamation on National Adoption Month, and highlights recent Administration events and efforts to celebrate adoption.
November 10, 2010 at 11:57 AM ET by Michael Wear

How Access to Recovery Supports Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

Ben O’Dell, who serves in the HHS Partnership Center, describes how this unique program supports effective faith-based and neighborhood partnerships to serve those in need.
November 2, 2010 at 4:26 PM ET by Ben O'Dell

Event Highlights the Importance of Families, Fatherhood

Ken Bedell, Senior Advisor at the Education Partnerships Center, describes his highlights from a recent conference at the Department of Education.
November 2, 2010 at 9:53 AM ET by Ken Bedell

Helping Job Seekers in Phoenix, AZ

Ben Seigel, Associate Director of the Department of Labor's Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerhips, describes the Access Points project connecting community resources with those seeking job opportunities.
November 1, 2010 at 4:50 PM ET by Ben Seigel

Faith-Based and Community Groups Get Active in Emergency Preparedness

David Myers highlights partnerships and activities celebrating National Preparedness Month.
October 26, 2010 at 4:29 PM ET by David Myers

Community Spotlight: Salvation Army Kroc Center in Philadelphia

Alexia Kelley, Director of the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the Department of Health and Human Services, describes her visit to the grand opening of the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center of Philadelphia.
October 22, 2010 at 6:02 PM ET by Alexia Kelley

USDA Consults with Latino Faith Leaders on Ways to Address Hunger

Max Finberg, Director of the USDA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, describes USDA's outreach to Latino faith leaders around hunger.
October 19, 2010 at 6:05 PM ET by Max Finberg

Working Together to Serve Americans in Need

Joshua DuBois, Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, provides an update on the work of that Office.
October 15, 2010 at 11:10 AM ET by Joshua DuBois

Vatican Interfaith Conference: Keynote Remarks

Joshua DuBois deliveres a speech to a conference on interfaith action organized by the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See. His complete remarks as prepared are included.
October 14, 2010 at 6:20 PM ET by Michael Wear

HHS Partnership Center Attends Mary's Center Back to School Health Fair

The HHS Partnership Center participated in the Mary's Center Back to School Health Fair in Washington, DC. The over 250 parents and children in attendence recieved free medical services and school supplies.
October 13, 2010 at 11:52 AM ET by Alexia Kelley

Five Congregations Win 2010 ENERGY STAR Awards

Jerry Lawson, the National Manager of ENERGY STAR for Congregations at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, announces the five congregations have been recognized by the EPA's ENERGY STAR program.
September 29, 2010 at 6:57 PM ET by Jerry Lawson

USAID Center Promotes Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation in Nigeria

Ari Alexander, Deputy Director at USAID's Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, describes recent meeting to facilitate interfaith dialogue and cooperation in Nigeria.
September 24, 2010 at 12:12 PM ET by Ari Alexander

Community and Interfaith Service Helping Turn Around Our Lowest-Performing Schools

Mara Vanderslice, Deputy Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, discusses a recent meeting co-hosted with the Department of Education and the Corporation for National Community Service. The meeting focused on how community organizations can impact low-performing schools.
September 22, 2010 at 11:20 AM ET by Mara Vanderslice

Partnerships Make a Difference for Veteran Families

The Rev. E. Terri LaVelle, Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, describes how partnerships made a difference for one Veteran family.
September 8, 2010 at 3:28 PM ET by E. Terri LaVelle

Project Update: “Building Resiliency with Diverse Communities”

David Myers, Director of the Faith-Community Center at the Department of Homeland Security, provides an update on a project to assist communities prepare and recover from disasters.
August 31, 2010 at 11:22 AM ET by David Myers

HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan Talks to Faith and Community Leaders at Atlanta Foreclosure Event

Miniard Culpepper, Acting Director for the HUD Faith-Neighborhood Center, shares his highlights from a recent reception with HUD Secretary Donovan and faith and community leaders.
August 26, 2010 at 11:06 AM ET by Miniard Culpepper

Highlighting Those Who Serve: Interfaith Furnishings

A small nonprofit in New Jersey serves as a reminder of how community organizations are bringing hope to people who need it most.
August 18, 2010 at 3:29 PM ET by Joshua DuBois

Sharing What Health Reform Means for Local Communities

Alexia Kelley, Director for the Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Center at HHS, writes about a recent outreach meeting to faith leaders hosted by Congressman Elijah Cummings.
August 16, 2010 at 5:09 PM ET by Alexia Kelley

Making Access to Nutrition Assistance a Reality in Los Angeles

Roxana Barillas, Deputy Director for the USDA Faith-Neighborhood Center, describes a recent event engaging the Latino community around strengthening outreach and enrollment in nutrition assistance programs.
August 2, 2010 at 6:25 PM ET by Roxana Barillas

Trip to the Gulf: Day of Prayer for the Gulf

Mara Vanderslice, Deputy Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, describes her trip to the Gulf Coast to participate in the National Day of Prayer for the People of the Gulf.
July 22, 2010 at 5:00 PM ET by Mara Vanderslice

Just Opened: The South Memphis Farmers Market

John Kelly, Strategic Advisor for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the Corporation for National Community Service, describes a community partnership in South Memphis that is working to revitalize their neighborhood.
July 19, 2010 at 5:23 PM ET by John Kelly

Center at DHS Visits Caribbean Area to Assess Disaster Preparedness

David Myers, the DHS Director for the Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives toured Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands last week to promote disaster preparedness and response. He was introduced to a community that is not only already engaged, but alaso continues to both build on those initiatives and plan long-term recovery strategies.
July 16, 2010 at 4:09 PM ET by Barbara Lynch

Major Progress on Council Recommendations

Mara Vanderslice describes progress made by the Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships on many of the recommendations from the President’s Advisory Council.
July 14, 2010 at 11:01 AM ET by Mara Vanderslice

Dialogue with the Jewish Federations of North America on Health Care Reform

Alexia Kelley, Director of the HHS Partnership Center, describes a meeting with the Jewish Federations of North America to discuss the beneficial impacts of health reform.
July 12, 2010 at 5:18 PM ET by Alexia Kelley

Where Interfaith Service and Remaking Education Connect

Michael Robbins from the Faith-Neighborhood Center at the U.S. Department of Educations provides highlights from Secretary Duncan’s remarks on the intersection of interfaith service and remaking American education.
July 9, 2010 at 1:53 PM ET by Michael Robbins