

			    THE WHITE HOUSE

		     Office of the Press Secretary

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For Immediate Release                                     April 12, 1994




     PRESIDENT CLINTON ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION 
		LIAISONS TO THE NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY


     In an effort to strengthen the partnership between government and
the non-profit sector, the President today will announce the
appointment of 25 Administration liaisons to work with the non-profit
sector on common goals.   Today's announcement will take place during
a meeting at the White House with 200 representatives of non-profit
organizations and foundations.

     "I have long advocated the role of the non-profit sector.
Throughout our history, the non-profit community has helped our nation
adapt to a changing world by strengthening the core values that shape
American life.  Today, that role has never been more important.  The
Non-Profit Liaison Network will create better collaboration between the
Administration and advocacy and service groups in a mutual effort to
solve the problems of crime, housing, health care and other pressing
national needs," said the President.

     The Non-Profit Liaison Network is composed of 25 Administration
officials who represent every principal department and most agencies
within the Administration.  The liaisons will serve as the designated
contacts within their department or agency for the non-profit
community.  They will be responsible for communicating with the
non-profit community and collaborating on matters that affect them.

     Today's announcement is yet another step in the Administration's
effort to support the work of service and advocacy groups.   Currently,
the Corporation for National Service -- an initiative proposed by
President Clinton and passed by Congress last year -- is already
working with younger people, students, business and community leaders
to reach our common goals.

     Today's meeting will include many individuals committed to serving
in a non-profit capacity.   Among the participants are:  James Joseph,
President of the Council on Foundations; Brian O' Connell, President of
Independent Sector; John Gardner, former Secretary of HEW and respected
expert on the non-profit sector; Jim Rouse; Dorothy Height; and the
heads of the Coca Cola and Readers Digest foundations.


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