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Points of Contact

HHS Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
200 Independence Ave., SW, Room 120F
Washington, DC 20201
(202) 358-3595
E-mail: cfbci@hhs.gov

Anna Pilato, Director
Jana Hoisington, Associate Director
Kimberly Konkel, Associate Director
Ben O’Dell, Associate Director
Elizabeth Robertson, Special Assistant to the Director

Agency Liaisons at the Heath and Human Services Center for Faith-based and Community Initiatives

Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
ACF is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.
CFBCI contact: Elizabeth Robertson
(202) 358-3595
E-mail: Elizabeth.Robertson@hhs.gov

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA was created as a services agency to focus attention, programs, and funding on improving the lives of people with or at risk for mental and substance abuse disorders.
CFBCI Contact: Ben O'Dell, Associate Director, SAMHSA
(202)358-3595
E-mail: Ben.O’Dell@hhs.gov

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
HRSA is the primary Federal agency for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically vulnerable.
CFBCI contact: Kimberly Konkel, Associate Director of Health
(202) 358-3595
E-mail: Kimberly.Konkel@hhs.gov

General Inquiries

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
200 Independence Ave SW, Room 120F
Washington DC 20201
(202) 358-3595
(202) 401-3463 (fax)

White House Office

Jay Hein, Director
Jedd Medefind, Deputy Director


White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
The White House
Washington, DC 20502
(202) 456-6708
White House main switchboard: (202) 456-1414

Contact Other Agency Centers - Within the government there are 10 other Federal agencies with Centers for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.

Contact your State Faith-Based and Community Liaisons - Currently, there are 33 States with Faith-Based and Community Liaisons working within their States to assist faith-based and community organizations.