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FAITH BASED & COMMUNITY INITIATIVES

White House Conferences on Faith Based & Community Initiatives have been set to explain Federal funding opportunities, provide grant writing workshops, and give insight into successful practices from other organizations. Conferences are free, but you must register. Visit www.fbci.gov to access online registration. Information can be obtained at 202/456-6718 or fbci@dtihq.com.

The conferences have several tracks of workshops and are co-hosted by the White House, the Office of Faith-Based and Community initiatives and the United States Departments of Justice, Labor, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development and Education.

This could be crucial information as you explore ways to fund ministry to your community. Some churches have set up separate 501(c)3 corporations to manage new ministries made possible through this funding. This workshop should give the necessary information to get started. It is designed to help faith-based and community organizations compete on an equal footing for Federal dollars, receive greater private support and face fewer bureaucratic barriers.

This may be an opportunity for your congregation to lift people's lives in ways beyond the ability of the government.