• Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Checklist for Faith-Based and Community Organizations 
The collaboration of Faith-Based and Community Organizations with public health agencies will be essential in protecting the public's health and safety if and when an influenza pandemic occurs. This checklist provides guidance for religious organizations (churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, etc.), social service agencies that are faith-based, and community organizations in developing and improving influenza pandemic response and preparedness plans. Many of the points suggested here can improve your organization's ability to protect your community during emergencies in general.

• Michigan's Faith-Based Initiatives
Both government and faith-based organizations play a critical role in protecting the most vulnerable in our society, and this new Michigan office will provide a direct link to our state's front-line providers.

• National Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
The President created the White House Office of Faith-based and Community Initiatives and Centers for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives to lead a determined attack on need by strengthening and expanding the role of Faith-Based and Community Organizations in providing social services.