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Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP)

 

CFBNP Calendar


In the VA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (CFBNP), we strive to keep Veterans, their families and those who serve Veterans as informed as possible with valuable information that positively impacts Veterans lives.

Please join us in spreading the word about the services and programs offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs by taking part in our live outreach events and our webinar series.

Upcoming CFBNP Events 

If you have any comments, questions or need help, please email VACFBNP@va.gov.

April 2024

April 30, 2024

---- Outreach Webinar via Cisco Webex ----

VA Resources to End Veteran Homelessness – This outreach webinar provides VA CFBNP partners with information and resources to aid in eliminating Veteran Homelessness. This presentation is open to Veterans, their families, their beneficiaries, and the public.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST

We hope you can join us!!

Presenter

Shawn Liu, Director of Communications, Homeless Program Office, Veterans Health Administration, U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs


May 2024

May 7, 2024

---- Outreach Webinar via Cisco Webex ----

Overview of Veterans Affairs Caregiver Program – This outreach webinar provides VA CFBNP partners with a brief Overview of the Veterans Affairs Caregiver Program. This presentation is open to Veterans, their families, their beneficiaries, and the public.

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST

We hope you can join us!!

Presenter

Joseph Burks, Director of Communications, VA National Caregiver Support Program, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 VA CFBNP Virtual Summit

May 15, 2024

---- Outreach Webinar via Cisco Webex ----

2024 VA CFBNP Virtual Summit - Day 1: The first day of the 2024 VA CFBNP Virtual Summit will feature a conversation with VA Leaders about VA Programs and Services and an Overview of VA Programs. This presentation is open to Veterans, their families, their beneficiaries, and the public.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST

We hope you can join us!!

Presenters/Panelists

Chaplain Alicia Po Ching, Program Manager for Clinical Care and Professional Development, National VA Chaplain Service, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

Zaneta Inez Adams, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

Melissa Rogers, Executive Director, White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships; Senior Director, Faith and Public Policy, White House Domestic Policy Council

Jennifer Jessup, Chief of Staff, National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Chaplain Butler Cole, Clinical Chaplain of Palliative Care/Hospice/Bereavement; LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

James Albino, Executive Director, VA Center for Minority Veterans, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

David “Clay” Ward, Desk Officer, Office of Rural Engagement, Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Department of Veteran Affair

Tyrone Green, Voluntary Service Specialist, VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

Kevin Weaver, President, CEO and Co-Founder The Warrior Journey

Dayna Cooper, Director, VA Home & Community Based Programs, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

Robert Yannuzzi, Associate Administrator, Office of Veterans Business Development, U.S. Small Business Administration           

Katherine Stewart, National Coordinator Veterans Justice Outreach, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

2024 VA CFBNP Virtual Summit

May 16, 2024

---- Outreach Webinar via Cisco Webex ----

2024 VA CFBNP Virtual Summit - Day 2: The second day of the 2024 VA CFBNP Virtual Summit will feature a conversation with VA CFBNP Partners about current and ongoing efforts in their organizations and communities. This presentation is open to Veterans, their families, their beneficiaries, and the public.

Thursday, May 16, 2024

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST

We hope you can join us!!

Presenters/Panelists

Conrad Washington, Director VA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Chaplain Paul Dordal, National Program Manager for Suicide Prevention and Whole Health, VA National Chaplain Service, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs                                 

The Honorable Denis McDonough, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

David “Clay” Ward, Acting Director, Office of Tribal Government Relations, Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

Matthew Markey, Project Coordinator, National Council of Churches                

Dr. Todd Burnett, Senior Consultant, VA Suicide Prevention Operations, VA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs           

Dr. Shelley MacDermid-Wadsworth, Director, Military Family Research Institute, Purdue University

Gerald Michaud, Senior Advisor, Communications Office of the Chief of Staff, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Anthony Love, Principal Advisor, Intra/Inter-Agency Collaboration and Director of Community Engagement, VHA Homeless Programs, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs  

Chaplain Kimberly Willis, National Director, VA National Chaplain Services, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Dave Donaldson, CEO, City Serve

Lourdes Tiglao, Director, VA Center for Women Veterans, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Rabbi Alan Kahan, Deputy Wing Chaplain, Fort Meade, Maryland, U.S. Air Force

 

 May 21, 2024

Overview of NCA: Pre-Need Eligibility and VA Burial Benefits – This outreach webinar provides VA CFBNP partners with information and resources from the National Cemetery Administration and information regarding the eligibility requirements and processes in VA burial benefits. This presentation is open to Veterans, their families, their beneficiaries, and the public.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST

We hope you can join us!!

Presenters/Panelists

Jay Dalrymple, Director, National Cemetery Scheduling Office, Deputy Director, Field Programs, National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Steve Ecker, Assistant Director, National Cemetery Scheduling Office, National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs