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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

Best Practices for Countering Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Other Forms of Hatred on College Campuses

Thursday, November 16, 2-3:30pm EST

Join us for an upcoming webinar to discuss countering antisemitism and Islamophobia on college campuses across the country. Speakers will share information about the unique needs of religious minorities on campuses and communities in rural areas, and highlight best practices, tools, and strategies to address bias and acts of hatred on or surrounding campus. To register, please click Zoom registration.

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.