Director Jim Towey Speaks--Via Webcast--About the Progress of the Faith-Based Initiative (10/2003).
More Regulatory and Policy Changes
The Administration eliminated more regulatory and policy barriers that have kept faith-based organizations from partnering with the Federal government to help Americans in need. Changes were made in the Departments of
HHS,
HUD,
ED,
DOL,
DOJ, and
VA.
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Save America's Treasures Historic Preservation Fund Grants Program
On May 27, 2003, Interior Secretary Gale A. Norton announced that the Old North Church of Boston -- known for its part in Paul Revere's ride the night of April 18, 1775 -- received a $317,000 grant
under the nation's Save America's Treasures Historic Preservation Fund Grants Program. Until now, historically significant treasures that are also used for religious purposes have been ineligible to receive historic preservation grants.
This significant policy change is an important step in ending a discriminatory double-standard that has been applied to religious properties. For more information,
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Building a More Compassionate America
Read about the President's substance abuse treatment initiative to help addicted Americans find help from the most effective programs, including faith-based and community organizations.