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
Supporting Mental Health in Disaster Affected Communities by Addressing Compassion Fatigue
Wednesday, October 30 – 2:00-3:30 pm Eastern
ZoomGov Registration
With the recent devastation caused by the hurricanes, people in many regions are in tremendous need and suffering from the trauma of the experience. In this webinar we will discuss emotional and behavioral impacts of disaster on individuals and strategies to best support them. We will also talk about the role compassion fatigue has on the helpers in a disaster situation and how to take care of yourselves as you navigate helping your communities.
Cultivating Care in the Agricultural Community: Celebrating Mental Health Outreach and Agricultural Wellness Capacity Building in Georgia (NOTE: This is postponed)
Thursday, October 10 from 2:00-4:00pm Eastern
Join the USDA and partners from across the State of Georgia on World Mental Health Day 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
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.