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
Out of Darkness: A Community Remembers - Monday, May 6 from 12-1pm Eastern
We welcome you to join us for Out of Darkness: A Community Remembers, a Holocaust Remembrance Day event on Monday May 6th, 12-1PM on National Mall near the Capitol, 4th St SW and Jefferson Dr SW. We are proud to sponsor this event, hosted by the Biden-Harris Administration.
The event features the Hate Ends Now exhibit, a 360 degree, immersive multimedia presentation housed inside an exact replica of a WW2 era cattle car just like the ones used to transport Jews and other targeted groups to concentration and death camps during the Holocaust. The event will also honor the memory of Hans George Hirsch, a holocaust survivor and 30-year public servant and commemorate the 1-year anniversary of the launch of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.
RSVP Required – please use this link to register - bit.ly/Shadowlight5-6
Please note: In case of severe weather, this event will take place inside the USDA Headquarters on the National Mall. An email with confirmation of the location will be shared prior to the event.
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.