Business as usual, or shall we see a massive campaign program for all faith-based entities to move CERT, and other community engagement programs forward especially in our (African Descent), and other communities of color (Latina, Middle Eastern, and other immigrant communities).
CDS CEO Black Emergency Managers Association International
CDS CEO Black Emergency Managers Association International
March 23, 2017
MEMORANDUM FOR: DHS Center
Partners
FROM:
DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (DHS Center)
SUBJECT:
Leadership Announcement
This month Rev. Jamie Johnson was appointed by President
Donald Trump to FEMA as the Director of the Center for Faith-Based &
Neighborhood Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The DHS
Center is one of 13 centers in the federal government affiliated with the
White House Office of Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships. The DHS
Center works to prepare faith-based institutions and community organizations to
effectively respond to emergencies and natural disasters, as well as to help
combat human trafficking and the exploitation of the poor and vulnerable.
Before accepting his presidential appointment, Rev. Johnson worked for many
years in international humanitarian relief,
helping charities provide food, water, clothing, and medical care to those
suffering from natural disaster, famine, and poverty. Rev. Johnson holds a B.A.
in theology from Bethany Global University and an M.A. in public policy from
Regent University School of Government. Rev. Johnson and his wife Janis have
been married for 30 years and have six children.
The DHS Center welcomes Rev. Johnson to the team and looks forward to
continuing its mission and valued partnerships. Please take a moment to
visit our website at www.fema.gov/faith
to learn more about our mission and resources that can help your
community. We are proud to serve the American people before, during and
after disasters.
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