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LA County’s Strategic Hub for Faith Engagement – Better Together
Partnering for stronger, more resilient neighborhoods.
Mission & Vision
To serve as the strategic hub for LA County’s faith engagement, cultivating resilient partnerships by supporting departmental outreach efforts, maximizing access to County resources for Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs), and building the capacity of our faith communities. LA County’s most vulnerable residents are supported by a coordinated, resource-mobilized, and resilient partnership where the County government and diverse faith communities work as one to achieve well-being across all neighborhoods.
To serve as the strategic hub for LA County’s faith engagement, cultivating resilient partnerships by supporting departmental outreach efforts, maximizing access to County resources for Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs), and building the capacity of our faith communities.
LA County’s most vulnerable residents are supported by a coordinated, resource-mobilized, and resilient partnership where the County government and diverse faith communities work as one to achieve well-being across all neighborhoods.
To cultivate a strategically aligned, coordinated and streamlined partnership between LA County departments and the faith community, ensuring support for initiatives that drive successful outcomes for the County’s core priorities.
County Priorities
As an office within the CEO collaborating with the Center for Strategic Partnership (CSP), the Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnership (OFBNP) will align its work to facilitate the faith community’s contribution and involvement in advancing LA County Board Directed priorities (provide link to page)
Faith Community Spotlight
To serve as the strategic hub for LA County’s faith engagement, cultivating resilient partnerships by supporting departmental outreach efforts, maximizing access to County resources for Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs), and building the capacity of our faith communities. LA County’s most vulnerable residents are supported by a coordinated, resource-mobilized, and resilient partnership where the County government and diverse faith communities work as one to achieve well-being across all neighborhoods.
News & Events
To serve as the strategic hub for LA County’s faith engagement, cultivating resilient partnerships by supporting departmental outreach efforts, maximizing access to County resources for Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs), and building the capacity of our faith communities.
May 20, 2026, LA vs Hate Newsletter – Statement on the Islamic Center of San Diego Shooting
Our hearts mourn with the families and communities who were impacted by the horrifying and hateful shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Muslim people are valued members of our communities, and we condemn all acts of hate targeting anyone in LA County.
The most recent 2024 LA County Hate Crime Report indicated that hate crimes targeting Muslims in LA County are the highest we’ve ever seen. We stand in solidarity with our Islamic community and urge everyone in LA County to come together to stop Islamophobia, racism, and hate.
Every person has the right to gather with others of their faith, free from being targeted by hate or discrimination. If you or someone you know is seeking support, call 211 or visit LAvsHate.org for help.
Thank you for your support of LA vs Hate and for your dedication to building an inclusive Los Angeles County for all.
For more information, please reach us at info@lavshate.org.
May 7, 2026, Los Angeles County Day of Prayer
On May 5, 2026, the Board of Supervisors passed a proclamation to establish a “County Day of Prayer” in Los Angeles County and to align it with the Federal designation – held on the first Thursday of May each year.
“The County Day of Prayer offers an opportunity for all County residents, regardless of faith and background, to stand together and reflect on shared values such as compassion, unity and service. These shared values strengthen the bonds among the residents of Los Angeles County. The County recognizes the importance of fostering mutual respect and honoring the diversity of beliefs held by its residents and affirming the right of each individual to observe this day in a manner consistent with their own conscience.”
About Us
Mission
To serve as the strategic hub for LA County’s faith engagement, cultivating resilient partnerships by supporting departmental outreach efforts, maximizing access to County resources for Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs), and building the capacity of our faith communities.
Vision
LA County’s most vulnerable residents are supported by a coordinated, resource-mobilized, and resilient partnership where the County government and diverse faith communities work as one to achieve well-being across all neighborhoods.
Goal
To cultivate a strategically aligned, coordinated and streamlined partnership between LA County departments and the faith community, ensuring support for initiatives that drive successful outcomes for the County’s core priorities.
Background & Mandate
The establishment of the Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnership (OFBNP) is a direct response to directives from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (BOS) motions and is grounded in comprehensive community analysis.
- BOS Motion (May 17, 2022): “Coordinating Faith-Based Outreach by County Departments” directed the CEO to analyze and coordinate faith-based efforts across departments, focusing on a less siloed approach to service delivery.
- BOS Motion (Oct 3, 2023): “October as Faith Leader Appreciation Month” Declared October as Faith Leader Appreciation Month and encouraged all County Departments to establish ways to recognize partnerships with Faith Leaders, celebrate their contributions and strengthen their networks.
- Motion Document: Motion
- BOS Motion (January 23, 2024): “Coordinating Faith-based Outreach in Los Angeles County” directed the CEO to explore and report back on establishing a dedicated Community Engagement Office (now OFBNP) to serve as a hub for both internal coordination and external interfacing with FBOs.
- IMPLEMENTING A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICE FOR COORDINATED FAITH OUTREACH Establishing a Community Engagement Office in the CEO (September 24, 2024)
- Motion Document: 195526.pdf
- Report Back: Implementing a Community Engagement Office for Coordinated Faith Outreach (January 6, 2025)
The OFBNP structure is informed by 12 community listening sessions (KH Report) and a landscape analysis of successful governmental/faith-based models.
Our Team
Latrice Jones, MPA & MSL
Director, Office of Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnership
Tamara Sanders
Staff Assistant
Email: FaithOffice@ceo.lacounty.gov
County Faith Initiatives & Departments
Goal: Provide information on County Faith Initiatives & Departments
To serve as the strategic hub for LA County’s faith engagement, cultivating resilient partnerships by supporting departmental outreach efforts, maximizing access to County resources for Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs), and building the capacity of our faith communities.
LA County’s most vulnerable residents are supported by a coordinated, resource-mobilized, and resilient partnership where the County government and diverse faith communities work as one to achieve well-being across all neighborhoods.
LA County’s most vulnerable residents are supported by a coordinated, resource-mobilized, and resilient partnership where the County government and diverse faith communities work as one to achieve well-being across all neighborhoods.
Partnership Opportunities
Initiate a Partnership
Goal: Centralized Intake for FBOs.
Direct Liaison: Online form for FBOs/HoWs to submit proposals, share their capacity, or request a meeting to discuss partnership opportunities.
Feedback
Goal: Gather community input.
Direct Feedback Form: The standing, accessible mechanism for FBOs/HoWs not represented in formal alliances to provide direct input to the OFBNP (as per Strategic Priorities).