On Thursday, the White House announced the appointment of SALDEF Executive Director, Jasjit Singh to the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Singh will be the first Sikh to serve on the President’s Advisory Council. Announcing the appointments, President Obama said, “I am confident that these outstanding men and women will serve the American people well, and I look forward to working with them.” “I am honored to serve the President in this capacity and look forward to working with the Council to provide solutions to address inequalities in our society. This work is especially important to me as it speaks to values of my faith including service and equality,” said Jasjit Singh. The Advisory Council brings together religious and secular leaders as well as scholars and experts in fields related to the work of faith-based and neighborhood organizations. The Council will advise the President on steps the government should take to reduce poverty and inequality and create opportunity for all, including changes in policies, programs, and practices that affect the delivery of services by faith-based and community organizations and the needs of low-income and other underserved persons.
