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Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP)

 

Neighborhood Partnerships

Helping Organizations

The VA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP) can help your faith-based, nonprofit, or community/neighborhood organization by:  

  • Facilitating the coordination of training sessions for clergy, congregations, and community groups/members.

  • Recognizing and addressing the spiritual and emotional needs of returning Veterans.  

  • Assisting families after the transition from active-duty Servicemember to Veterans status.  

  • How to reach Veterans in specific demographics or with special needs.  

  • Serving as a resource and referral point for your organization and providing information at your organization's local, regional, and national events.  


  • Hosting quarterly conference calls on various topics targeting faith-based and community organization stakeholders. Conference call topics have included the following:  


      • The New Health Care Law and its impact on Veterans
      • Assisting Veterans in Rural Areas
      • Grant Funding under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program

Organizations Helping the VA CFBNP

Your faith-based, nonprofit, or community/neighborhood organization can help the VA CFBNP in the following ways:  

  • Let us know of gaps you see in services to Veterans in your organization and community. 

  • Volunteer to host a forum, workshop, or conference on an issue facing Veterans, their families, Survivors, caregivers, and other beneficiaries. We will work with you to secure the appropriate speakers and written materials.





Helping Veterans

Your faith-based, nonprofit, or community/neighborhood organization can help Veterans in the following ways: 

  • Provide Veterans with transportation to medical appointments. 
  • Help recently housed Veterans obtain furniture and housing supplies. 

  • Educate yourself, Veterans, and others about VA benefits and services and how a Veteran can apply for them. 

  • Learn the signs of a Veteran or a Veteran's family member in distress. 

  • Encourage Veterans to use the VA services she or he has earned. 

  • Volunteer with the VA Voluntary Service. 
  • Visit a hospitalized Veteran. 
  • Provide dropoff child care services for a Veteran family with young children. 

  • Establish a Veterans/Military Ministry. 
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