Gov. Kevin Stitt announced a new Office of Faith-Based Initiatives during a news conference on Nov. 7th. House Bill 3840 created the bill during the most recent legislative session. The bill creates the office to act as a clearinghouse for churches, non-profits, and non-governmental organizations to partner with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to help 'close the gap' for many Oklahomans. The purpose of this office is to allow DHS to share issues and needs with those groups to help them better know how they can help the community. Stitt said it's not about being another government agency, but facilitating 'neighbors walking with neighbors' to fix problems. WATCH his full announcement: Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Sign up for daily newsletters emailed to you Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram SUBSCRIBE on YouTube