"The call to love one another; to understand one another; to treat with dignity and respect those with whom we share a brief moment on this Earth. It is an ancient rule, a simple rule; but also one of the most challenging. For it asks each of us to take some measure of responsibility for people we may not know. It requires us not only to believe, but to do--to give something of ourselves for the benefit of others and betterment of our world."
— President Barack Obama
The President's words encapsulate the goal of the Center for Faith Based and Community Initiatives which is to "...simply...work on behalf of those organizations that want to work on behalf of our communities..." and empower those groups to initiate change and increase community expectation, clear barriers to participation and support ED's mission to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
This web site provides:
- background about the Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnership executive order,
- information about grants from the U.S. Department of Education,
- announcements about upcoming conferences and workshops,
- grant writing tips and partnership ideas, and
- communication with our staff through new media.
From after-school programs to weekend computer labs, from early reading to family literacy, there are many opportunities for faith-based and community organizations to help promote a culture of success for our students. Each community can be a resource for driving achievement and supporting teachers, parents and students towards academic success.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
