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R A L LY I N G T H E A R M I E S
O F C O M PA S S I O N
THE U NITED STATES HAS A LONG AND HONORABLE COMMITMENT TO
I S C L E A R LY T I M E T O H A R N E S S T H E A D D I T I O N A L R E S O U R C E S O F
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OFFICE OF THE 21 st CENTURY WORKFORCE — U.S. Department of Labor
August, 2001 outlining the funding gap between opportunities with faith- and community-based
the government and the grassroots, highlighting
barriers that faith-based and community organiza
tions face in obtaining federal support for their
work, and clearly revealing how much must be
done to mobilize what the president has called the
“armies of compassion.” The DOL FBCI report
made five major recommendations:
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■ create a level playing field for grants, recognizing
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■ increase understanding among Federal officials faith-based intervention program for high-risk and
of the role and function of these groups and
and one act of kindness at a time. at-risk youth and Job Corps. Additionally, pursuant
their role in promoting the mission of Federal to the president’s strong interest in mentoring, the
government programs; — PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH DOL FBCI is exploring the creation of a Mentoring
■ establish a comprehensive database of faith- Initiative to encourage public and private commit
based and community organizations offering ments to increase the number and availability of
training, job readiness and support services to mentors for children and young adults.
ensure that they have accurate information As President Bush put it, “I am confident that
about the availability of Federal assistance and this initiative, when fully implemented, will help
their ability to participate; us realize the dream that America — its hope, its
■ improve outreach to state and local governments promise, its greatness — will extend its reach
so they are educated about the goals of the throughout every single neighborhood, all across
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