January 27, 2010: Congressman Wittman and U.S. Department of Education to Host Forum for Faith Based Groups

Fredericksburg, VA - On February 1, 2010, Congressman Rob Wittman will join with the U.S. Department of Education's Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships to host a presentation on how faith-based organizations, non-profits, and social service groups can assist the Fredericksburg area community. Representatives from the Center will also discuss their recent 16 state tour to determine a plan to address challenges and work with communities nationwide.

Date: Monday, February 1, 2010

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Bragg Hill Family Life Center, 400 Bragg Hill Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

SLATED ATTENDEES

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01)

Peter Groff, Director, Center for Faith Based Neighborhood Partnerships

Mike Robbins, Special Asst., Office of Faith Based/Neighborhood Partnerships

Sue Parr, Bragg Hill Community Coalition, Project Director

Rev. Joseph Henderson

Capt. Mike Harris, Salvation Army

Debi Jarman, Bethany Connections

Meghann Cotter, Micah Ministries

Habitat for Humanity

Pat Sherwood, Open Hand

Skip Pierce, New City Fellowship

Pastor Mike Ramming, Good Shepherd Lutheran

Rev. Andrea Lomboy, Congregational Health ReSource, LLC

Pastor Lee Farmer, Coan Baptist Church

Pastor John Farmer, Irvington Baptist Church

Cathy Pemberton, Essex Social Services Department

Congressman Rob Wittman represents the First District of Virginia. He was elected to his first full term in November 2008 and serves on the Natural Resources Committee and the Armed Services Committee where he is the Ranking Member of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.