VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Symposium
Explore the collaborative efforts between faith-based and community organizations with the Veterans Affairs (VA) in empowering veterans at the VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP) Symposium. Learn about the initiatives led by the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (WH OFBNP) to support America's veterans through partnerships with various governmental agencies. The event featured presentations on building collaborations and empowering veterans to address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.
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VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP) Battlemind to Home II Symposium Empowering Veterans ~ Faith-based and Community Organizations Working Collaboratively with Veterans Affairs (VA) The Role and Work of the VA CFBNP and the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (WH OFBNP) November 16 & 17, 2011 Indianapolis Marriott East 7202 East 21stStreet Indianapolis, IN 46219 Presenter ~ Rev. E. Terri LaVelle, Director VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP) CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 1
VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Supporting America s Veterans CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 2
White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Supporting America s Veterans Mission Centers for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Initiatives Policy Goals CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 3
White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Supporting America s Veterans "The particular faith that motivates each of us can promote a greater good for all of us. Instead of driving us apart, our varied beliefs can bring us together to feed the hungry and comfort the afflicted; to make peace where there is strife and rebuild what has broken; to lift up those who have fallen on hard times. -- President Barack Obama MISSION We build partnerships between government, faith-based and neighborhood organizations to better serve individuals, families, and communities. CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 4
White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Supporting America s Veterans Agency Centers Veterans Affairs Health and Human Services Housing and Urban Development Homeland Security U. S. Agency for International Development Agriculture Commerce Education Corporation for National and Community Service Justice Labor Small Business Administration Environmental Protection Agency CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 5
White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Supporting America s Veterans President s Advisory Council The President s Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships is a group of 25 leaders from both faith-based and non-sectarian organizations, each serving 1-year terms. The Advisory Council are leaders and experts in fields related to the work of faith-based and neighborhood organizations in order to make recommendations to government on how to improve partnerships. CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 6
WH Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Supporting America s Veterans Partnerships for the Common Good A Partnership Guide for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships The Partnership Guide is designed to give local faith and community leaders a menu of opportunities to partner with President Obama s Office for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships to address a variety of challengers and issues critical to local Communities. The Guide is by no means exhaustive. Use the Guide to review the kinds of partnerships that can be formed in the areas that are most important to your local congregation or organization. The staff at the Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Centers are ready to support your local group in forming the Partnerships described in the Guide and to answer any questions you have about how to move forward. Email whpartnerships@who.eop.gov Website www.whitehouse.gov/partnerships CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 7
White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Supporting America s Veterans Grants and Resources One of the goals of the Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships is to make sure that community Organizations are aware of grant opportunities that may be relevant to them throughout the Federal Government. Neither the Office nor the Agency Centers administer or manage Federal grant programs. However, the links to grants below can help you identify those grant opportunities where faith-based and neighborhood organizations are being engaged as partners throughout the Federal Government. Grants Websites Grants.gov This electronic system allows you to search for grant opportunities across multiple factors such as Agency, Services, Populations, and most Recently Announced. USASpending.gov This electronic system allows you to identify grants that have been awarded to entities in Community. CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 8
White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Supporting America s Veterans Faith and community-based organizations have been at the forefront supporting military families and Veterans. Joining Forces is a comprehensive national initiative to mobilize all sectors of society to give our service members and their families the opportunities and support they have earned. http://www.whitehouse.gov/joiningforces Joining Forces is especially focused on education, employment and wellness. Number one, you can make a special effort to ensure that your existing ministries and services integrate and are accessible to military families and Veterans. Second, you could expand a military families ministry or program that you have already launched. Third, if you don t already have one, you could consider starting a new ministry or service for military families or Veterans, or partner with an existing program in your community. For smaller congregations, you could coordinate a once a year fair, event or service that is focused on military families. Finally, you can help raise awareness about the issues and challenges that military families and veterans face as well as their service and strength that some of their neighbors may not be fully aware of. CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 9
VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Interagency Collaboration WH Regional Interagency Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Conferences: Connecting Communities for the Common Good The WH OFBNP is convening conferences across the country in partnership with local officials. At each conference, workshops will be facilitated by Center Directors and workshop presenters will be local and regional agency staff. In order to support local organizations as they tackle community challenges, the regional events have three key goals: To build and strengthen relationships between community and faith-based groups, and with local, regional and Federal government partners; To highlight relevant Federal and public/private partnership opportunities, and to connect groups to these opportunities; and To open the door and tell the story of the Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Completed May 27, 2011 Philadelphia, PA June 5, New Orleans, LA July 27, 2011 Denver, CO September 27, 2011 Detroit, MI Planned December 6, 2011 Chicago, IL CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 10
White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Supporting America s Veterans President Obama identified 4 policy goals for the Agency Faith- based and Neighborhood Partnerships Centers to have as a focus for our work. Reducing Unintended Pregnancies, Supporting Maternal and Child Health and Reducing the Need for Abortion Strengthening the Role of Community Organizations in the Economic Recovery Agency Specific ~ VA Center will partner with the VA Homeless Program and external stakeholders to end homelessness among Veterans in five years Promoting Responsible Fatherhood and Strong Communities Promoting Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 11
VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Eliminating Homelessness Among Veterans We will provide new help for homeless Veterans because those heroes have a home it s the country they served, the United States of America. President Obama (March 26, 2009) President Obama and I are personally committed to ending homelessness among Veterans. Those who have served this nation as a Veteran should never find themselves on the street, living without care and without hope. - Secretary Shinseki http://www1.va.gov/HOMELESS/NationalCenter.asp CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 12
The 21st century VA is be built around 3 guiding principals We Are People-Centric Results-Driven Forward-Looking CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 13
VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships THENAND NOW The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for Faith-based and Community Initiatives was established on June 1, 2004, by Executive Order 13342. The objective was to coordinate agency efforts for the elimination of regulatory, contracting, and other programmatic obstacles. The removal of these obstacles would enable faith-based and community organizations to access resources they need to provide social and community services. In February 2009, President Obama renamed the White House Office to the Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. The name change reflects the emphasis and importance of developing and cultivating partnerships with those in the community that already provide services and meet the needs of so many of our citizens. The VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP) is one of thirteen Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Centers in the Federal government. CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 14
VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Mission Statement To develop partnerships with and provide relevant information to faith-based and secular organizations and expand their participation in VA programs in order to better serve the needs of Veterans, their families and survivors. Vision Statement VA s Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP) will cultivate and develop relationships with faith-based and secular organizations working with them as collaborative partners to serve our Veterans, their families and survivors. CFBNP through its outreach efforts will provide opportunities for external partners to expand their understanding of and participation in VA programs. CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 15
VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Eliminating Homelessness Among Veterans VA Secretary Shinseki (August 18, 2009) We are going to take (the) 131,000 homeless Veterans off the streets over the next five years To do this well, we will have to attack the entire downward spiral that ends in homelessness we must offer education, jobs, treat depression, fight substance abuse, and offer safe housing. We have to do it all no missed opportunities in going from 131,000 to zero and keeping it there http://www1.va.gov/HOMELESS/NationalCenter.asp CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 16
VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships NATIONAL CALL CENTERFOR HOMELESS VETERANS HOMELESS VETERANSIN NEEDOF HELP? CALL 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838) ~ http://www1.va.gov/homeless/ WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN YOU CALL? You will be connected to a trained VA staff member. Hotline staff will conduct a brief screen to assess your needs. Homeless Veterans will be connected with the Homeless Point of Contact at the nearest VA facility. Family members and non-VA providers calling on behalf of a homeless Veteran will be provided with information regarding the homeless programs and services available. Contact information will be requested so staff may follow-up. CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 17
VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships VA Acquired Property Sales for Homeless Providers Program Nonprofit homeless provider organizations may be eligible to purchase Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) acquired properties at a discount. VA markets these properties at fair market value through a property management contractor, Bank of America Corporation (BAC). Eligible nonprofits may purchase these properties at discounts only after the properties have been listed for sale. The percentage of discount will vary based on how long the property has been listed. Faith-based non-profits may be eligible to purchase Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) acquired properties at a discount. The non-profit must agree to use the property as a shelter for homeless Veterans and their families for not less than 3 years. Points of Contact VA: Valerie McDougle. Phone 571-272-0039. Email Valerie.McDougle@va.gov BAC: Marco Ordonez. Phone 972-918-8024. Email: Marco.Ordonez@bankofamerica.com CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 18
VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Collaboration ~ Regional Veterans Roundtables Chicago, IL July 28, 2011 Cleveland, OH October 20, 2011 VARegional Roundtables are a collaborative effort between: VA CFBNP, VACO VBA VR&E Service Previous Regional Veterans Roundtables February 24, 2011 Las Vegas, NV March 10, 2011 Louisville, KY and the VR&E Regional Office in the host city. CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 19
VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Collaborative Relationships VA Mental Health and Chaplaincy Services ~ Bridging Chaplaincy and Mental Health Care Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs (DOD/VA) Integrated Mental Health Strategies WH Domestic Policy Council Interagency Work Group on Responsible Fatherhood Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of HIV/AIDS Policy (OHAP) Engaging Faith Communities National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) based at Purdue University West Lafayette, IN U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans' Employment and Training Service CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 20
VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Center Programs Representatives from VHA, VBA, and NCA Representatives from the Program and Staff Offices Center hosts Quarterly Steering Committee Meetings VA CFBNP Steering Committee Opportunity to provide ListServ members with relevant information on VA programs and services to enhance their work with Veterans, their families and survivors ListServ sends information from other agencies on collaborative opportunities VA CFBNP Quarterly Conference Calls CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 21
VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Collaborative Opportunities ? Do you have a transportation program? Do you have members that are retired and looking for ways to keep busy? Do you have a food program? What are your ministries? What programs do you currently have in place? What services do you offer to your community? What are the interests of your youth group? Single adults? Do you host community events? CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 22
VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (888) 823-7458 Weekdays 8:00 am 5:30 pm EST www.mirecc.va.gov/FamiliesAtEase CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 23
VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Families AT Ease Provides concerned family and friends with a place to call and get information about how to help loved ones. The focus of the Families At Ease program is reaching Veterans who are not currently receiving VA services. The program seeks to reach Veterans who have never received VA care or who have dropped out of VA care in particular, our returning OEF/OIF Veterans. Engagement of Family Members Improved care of the veteran is the goal Veteran s engagement in treatment is often facilitated by family members Optimize family involvement in getting Veteran into care Sets the scene for support for veteran in treatment CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 24
VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE SECVA COSVA DIRECTOR, VA CFBNP REV. E. TERRI LAVELLE DEPUTY DIRECTOR PROGRAM SPECIALIST PROGRAM SPECIALIST The VA CFBNP Director also has a reporting relationship to Joshua Dubois, Special Assistant to the President and Executive Director of the WH OFBNP. CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 25
VA Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Contact Information Rev. E. Terri LaVelle, Director eterri.lavelle@va.gov ~ 202-461-7611 Stephen B. Dillard, Deputy Director stephen.dillard@va.gov ~ 202-461-7604 Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, N.W. (00FB) Washington, D.C. 20420 Phone: (202) 461-7689 Email: vapartnerships@va.gov Website: www1.va.gov/cfbnpartnerships CFBNP Building Collaborations Empowering Veterans 26
