Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (formerly The White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives) works to build bridges between the federal government and nonprofit organizations, both secular and faith-based, to better serve Americans in need.

The Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships works to achieve their mission through 12 federal centers created by partnerships between the government and non-profit organizations. The partnering governmental agencies include: the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Education, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Justice, Labor, and Veterans Affairs as well as the Small Business Administration, Corporation for National and Community Service and US. Agency for International Development.

President Obama has asked the Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships to focus on four things:

1. Economic Recovery- strengthening the role of community organizations in the economic recovery
2. Finding Common Ground- reducing unintended pregnancies, supporting maternal and child health, and reducing the need for abortion
3. Responsible Fatherhood- promoting responsible fatherhood and strong communities
4. Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation- promoting interfaith dialogue and cooperation

The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships also coordinates the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. This Advisory Council is a group of 25 leaders from both faith-based and non-sectarian organizations, each serving 1-year terms, that recommendations how the Federal Government can more effectively partner with faith-based and neighborhood organizations.

Resources for groups seeking Federal funds include Internet resources located at http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ofbnp/resources.

Source: White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships