Faith-based advisers dream up White House plans

As the advisory council to the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships takes shape, members are holding meetings where they bounce dream projects off each other. A conference call Thursday with office head Joshua DuBois featured at least 18 members of the 25-member council ticking off possible areas of focus for task forces […]

As the advisory council to the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships takes shape, members are holding meetings where they bounce dream projects off each other.

A conference call Thursday with office head Joshua DuBois featured at least 18 members of the 25-member council ticking off possible areas of focus for task forces dealing with everything from fatherhood to foreign aid:

— An oral history ad campaign affirming fatherhood featuring celebrities and ordinary people.


— Interfaith volunteer groups teaming with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s foundation to fight malaria.

— More indigenous houses of worship connecting with U.S. international development plans.

— Clearer guidance for grant-receiving social service providers about separating religious activities from government-funded programs.

Also, DuBois said he’s met with almost a dozen different groups on addressing the issue of reducing abortions.

“Right now, we’re in complete listen mode,” he said.

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