Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Progress requires innovative, community-based solutions. That’s why the USDA's Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships reaches out and connects government with non-profit organizations - both secular and faith-based - to help people in need.
In addition to leading the way in agriculture, natural resources, and food, USDA is committed to strengthen communities and nourishing kids. The Center is here to help communities connect with USDA priorities and programs so that together, we can positively impact lives.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us and discuss how we can better serve your community.
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Upcoming Events
Increasing Access to Kosher and Halal Foods in Communities
Wednesday, December 11 – 2:00-3:15 pm Eastern
ZoomGov Registration
Please join us for a webinar discussing USDA efforts to increase access to kosher and halal foods in emergency feeding programs. You will hear from USDA and private sector subject matter experts about the demand for kosher and halal foods, and the food security challenges facing kosher and halal observant communities. The meeting will take place on zoom.gov.
Cultivating Care in the Agricultural Community: Celebrating Mental Health Outreach and Agricultural Wellness Capacity Building in Georgia
Monday, December 16 from 2:00-4:00pm Eastern
Join the USDA and partners from across the State of Georgia to discuss innovations in farm stress and rural mental health. This webinar tells the story of the Georgia Agricultural Wellness Alliance, a strategic partnership with leading farm service and health providers in GA to understand the root causes of farm stress, and the development of tools, resources, and strategies to address them, and to support farmers and agricultural workers. The meeting takes place on zoom.gov, please register at the following link: ZoomGov Registration
QPR Suicide Prevention Training for Faith and Community Leaders
Farmer Veteran Coalition with the support of the USDA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships is pleased to offer these QPR training opportunities for faith and community leaders. FBC has provided over 70 QPR training and follow-up debriefing opportunities to help anyone provide assistance in suicide prevention. During the training, we will also provide information as to why farmers and veterans are more vulnerable to suicide. For many people QPR is a very accessible way to receive an introduction to suicide prevention. Together we can help prevent suicide.
Faith and community leaders who graduate from QPR will be offered the opportunity to participate in Debriefs for Faith and Community Leaders. For more information, reach out to support@farmvetco.org.
Upcoming Dates and Times
January 7, 2025 @ 1pm CST - https://shorturl.at/t5SKg
January 16, 2025 @ 12pm CST - https://shorturl.at/HPX3c
January 21, 2025 @ 3pm CST - https://shorturl.at/JZUFM
February 4, 2025 @ 12pm CST - https://shorturl.at/c2g70
Other Federal Centers for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
The USDA Center is among 13 Centers for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships across Federal agencies. Others include: Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Homeland Security, U.S. Agency for International Development, Veterans Affairs, Commerce, Education, Corporation for National and Community Service, Justice, Labor, Small Business Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Each Center forms partnerships between its agency and faith-based and neighborhood organizations to advance specific goals, and all of the Centers are coordinated by the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
You can find contact information for other Centers on our contact page.
The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships forms partnerships between government at all levels and non-profit organizations, both secular and faith-based, to more effectively serve Americans in need. In addition to coordinating the 13 Federal Centers, it also coordinates the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. The President's Advisory Council is made up of religious and secular community leaders serving one year terms. The Council is responsible for submitting recommendations for how the federal government can more effectively partner with faith and community-based organizations.
