Washington D.C., May 3, 2018 / 14:08 pm
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order creating a White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative within the Executive Office of the President.
The executive order highlights that "the efforts of faith-based and community organizations are essential to revitalizing communities," and reiterates that "the Federal Government welcomes opportunities to partner with such organizations through innovative, measurable, and outcome-driven initiatives."
The White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative will "consult with and seek information from experts and various faith and community leaders," and will provide guidance on reducing "the burdens on the exercise of free religion."
The initiative will also seek to arrange a partnership between faith-based and other community organizations in order to combat poverty.