Establishment of the White House Office of Faith- Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Headline: Establishes White House Office for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
What it does: Agencies must cooperate with a new White House office that coordinates partnerships with faith-based and community organizations.
- Creates a new White House office coordinating support for local charities and faith groups.
- Requires federal agencies to cooperate and provide information and support when requested.
- Begins operations within 30 days and allows seeking Attorney General opinions.
Summary
This order creates a White House Office of Faith‑Based and Neighborhood Partnerships to lead and coordinate the Federal Government’s work with community-serving organizations. The office will set policies, priorities, and objectives to expand partnerships with both faith-based and secular groups.
The order affects community organizations, nonprofit service providers, and all federal agencies, which must cooperate and provide information and support. It aims to strengthen local service delivery to people in need while preserving equal protection and religious freedom.
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