The Office of Faith-Based and Community Partnerships is committed to strengthening relationships between State of Michigan government services and programs and faith-based, grassroots and nonprofit communities.
We serve as a vital connector between government resources and the trusted organizations at the heart of Michigan's neighborhoods. By fostering collaboration, advocating for equitable access and supporting community-driven innovation, we’ll work with you to ensure every Michigan resident benefits from the strength, compassion and leadership of faith-based and grassroots partners.
Below you’ll find commonly requested State of Michigan resources to support community needs.
Services for jobseekers and employers statewide.
Your one-stop shop to get connected to affordable and attainable housing in Michigan.
Providing Michiganders with opportunities to empower and strengthen our communities.
Services for unemployed residents.
Provides low-income women access to breast and cervical cancer screening services and follow-up care.
Eliminate barriers to funding and resources, expand equitable access to services and empower community leaders to drive social and economic transformation. Through strategic partnerships, technical assistance and information-sharing initiatives, our team promotes collaboration, innovation and sustainable development across diverse communities using communication channels rooted in religions across the state.
Create a thriving Michigan where faith-based and community organizations have the resources, partnerships and support needed to strengthen communities, eliminate disparities and drive lasting transformation.
To get in touch with our team, email Jenita Moore and Lynelle Baker-Hall.
The Office of Faith-Based and Community Partnerships invites you to complete this survey to help us better understand your organizations outreach, leadership and engagement activities. Your input will help us highlight the impact of faith communities, strengthen connections, open doors to collaboration, and connect you with resources that support your mission.
Jenita Moore is the Director of LEO’s Faith-Based and Community Partnerships. She began her journey with the Whitmer Administration as the Director of the Office of Community Engagement in the executive office. Over the past two decades, Ms. Moore dedicated her career to public service — working in the Michigan Department of State, the Department of Insurance and Financial Services, and earlier in the office of Governor Granholm.
Ms. Moore holds a bachelor's degree in public law and government from Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Public Administration from Western Michigan University. These experiences have shaped her deep commitment to building strong, connected communities across our state.
Lynelle Baker-Hall is a senior program advisor, bringing a wealth of experience in strategic outreach, nonprofit leadership, political organizing and community engagement. She has worked closely with local governments and faith leaders across Michigan to build bridges and advance community-centered efforts. From initiatives like Empowered Parent Sunday to her advocacy with Reproductive Freedom for All and the Fight Like Hell PAC, she has consistently championed inclusive engagement. In this role, she focuses on strengthening grassroots partnerships and embedding equity into faith-based leadership and outreach statewide. She holds a bachelor of arts from Fisk University, an MBA and a TEFL (teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification, and has also completed the Grantsmanship Course Certification.
