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President Obama Appoints Joshua DuBois as Director of Faith-Based Office

The Just Life — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:53:18 +0000

Last week, President Barack Obama appointed Joshua DuBois, a 26-year old pastor and Boston University graduate, to head the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, formerly the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (OFBCI). The Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships was created to help both religious and secular organizations focused on community outreach make an impact in their communities.

Mapping for Justice: A Tutor/Mentor Connection Project

The Just Life — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:54:05 +0000

"Mapping for Justice" is focused on showing how maps can be used to encourage the distribution of youth support programs reaching kids in high poverty areas, as well as for accountability and public recogntion/persuasion.

How the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Buyout Will Affect Urban Housing

The Just Life — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:25:35 +0000

The recent conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two government sponsored enterprises conducting mortgage financial operations, is going to have a huge impact on the housing market. Ruth Simon and Michael Corker, writing for the Wall Street Journal, discuss how this buyout will affect the social mission of the two organizations in their article, Social Mission in Doubt As the Firms Enter Conservatorship.

What is Christian Community Development?

The Just Life — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:49:44 +0000

The Christian Community Development movement is best represented by the Christian Community Development Association (www.ccda.org) and their explanation of this concept, taken from their website, is the most comprehensive… “Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age–old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.” ~ Isaiah 58:12 What ...