Contact: Rebecca Neale, The White House, Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, 202-456-7348

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 /Christian Newswire/ -- On Friday, August 29, 2008, the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (OFBCI) will convene a Compassion in Action roundtable titled, "Advancing Compassion and Service Strategies at the State Level."  Hosted by OFBCI Director Jay Hein, the Roundtable will focus on innovative and effective state-level efforts to partner volunteer outreach and support with their Faith-Based and Community Initiative activities to expand public-private partnerships with frontline nonprofits to more effectively address community
challenges.

A complete Compassion in Action Roundtable agenda is attached.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2008

WHO:            
Jay Hein, Director, White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

WHAT:          
White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

Compassion in Action roundtable on "Advancing Compassion and Service Strategies at the State Level"

WHERE:       
The White House
Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB)
Room 350

WHEN:          
Friday, August 29, 2008
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. EDT

Members of the press should arrive at the Northwest Appointment Gate by 10 a.m. EDT to ensure entry.

NOTE:           Members of the press who do not have a White House press credential must fax his or her name (as it appears on his or her driver's license), Social Security number and date of birth on company letterhead to (202) 456-7019 no later than 8 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2008.  For additional credentialing or logistical questions, please call (202) 456-7348. 

Advancing Compassion and Service Strategies at the State Level

August 29, 2008         10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

10:30 a.m.      

Welcome and Introduction
Jedd Medefind, Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Director,
White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives 

10:35 a.m.      

Keynote Remarks
Jay Hein, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director,
White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

10:50 a.m.      

Federal Strategies
Mikel Herrington, Deputy Director, AmeriCorps State and National

11 a.m.           
State Showcase Panel
Moderator:   Krista Rush Sisterhen, Special Assistant, Faith-Based and
Community Initiatives, Corporation of National and Community Service

Panelists:    Susan Weddington, President, OneStar Foundation

Wendy M. Spencer, Chief Executive Officer, Florida Governor's Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, Volunteer Florida 

Sydney Hoffman, Director, Alabama Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

Isaac Randolph, Jr., Executive Director, Indiana Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives

Q&A will follow presentations

12 p.m.            Adjourn