Governors Office of Community and Faith Based Initiatives

Governor’s Office of Community and Faith Based Initiatives Director – Greg Roberts

Mission of the Office This office is intended to serve as a link for ideas, and a tool that will allow us to build stronger communities and reach out more effectively to citizens in need. We serve as a bridge to physically connect Faith-Based leaders and Community Non. Profit Organizations to people and resources in state government

Creation of the Governor’s Office of Faith Based Initiatives n n n Created by an Executive Order March 14, 2005 Formalizes the longstanding community and faith-based outreach effort of the executive branch Provides Community and Faith Based Organizations with a specific point of contact for information, resources and potential opportunities for funding

Key Partnerships of GOCFBI n n n n Michigan Promise Department of Education Insurance Purchasing Group Initiatives Department of Labor and Economic Growth No Worker Left Behind Department of Labor and Economic Growth Save the Dream Initiatives Michigan State Housing Department Authority Mentor Michigan Community Service Commission Michigan Prisoner Re-Entry Department of Corrections Urban Agriculture Department of Agriculture Buy Michigan First Department of Management and Budget Michigan Steps Up Department of Community health Office of the Surgeon General Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Michigan Department of Transportation Idlewilde Transformation Initiative Department of History Arts and Library Governor’s Discretionary Funds Office of Drug Control Policy Fatherhood Initiative Department of Human Service 21 st Century Learning Center Department of Education

Role of the Office n n n Advise the Governor on policies, priorities and objectives for state government activities to address social needs in Michigan Assist organizations in identifying and applying for federal, state, and other funding opportunities Identify, promote and share innovative and model community faith-based programs, initiatives, and best practices Create an opportunity for Faith based leaders to serve as an advisory committee to the Governor through the development of the Statewide Faith Based Committee and Clergy Leadership Advisory Counsel Work closely with community and faith-based organizations to promote citizen patriotism

Operation of the Office n n Will work with State of Michigan department liaisons to determine available funding for various initiatives Will conduct Regional Workshops, and trainings to assist organizations in growing their capacity to service the community, through community forums n Will seek federal Grant Opportunities n Will partner with State Departments to keep the faith based and community partners updated with relevant information

Parameters of Activities • • Cannot engage in activity that would violate the government prohibition on establishment of religion Office is focused solely on improving the lives of Michigan citizens in local communities

GOCFBI CONTACTS 3022 West Grand Blvd Suite 14 -150 Detroit, MI 48202 Office: 313. 456. 0015 Fax: 313. 456. 0175 www. michigan. gov/outreach Greg Roberts Director Roberts. G@michigan. gov Shavaughn Hunter – Joyce Executive Assistant Hunter-Joyce. S@michigan. gov Paula Sadler Deputy Director Sadler. P 1@michigan. gov Tenesha Grimmett Outreach Coordinator Grimmett. T@michigan. gov Cheryl Whitworth Volunteer Whitworth. C@michigan. gov