07/23/2026
This week, we had the honor of representing PERK at the White House Faith Office Briefing. We left encouraged—not because every problem has been solved, but because we were invited into conversations about what comes next.
The work didn’t end when the briefing concluded. We continued meeting with faith leaders and other attendees to develop actionable recommendations that will be shared with a senior advisor to the President. That’s where real progress begins.
Throughout the day, we heard a consistent message about courage, conviction, faith, and protecting what matters most. spoke about the ongoing effort to locate the hundreds of thousands of missing migrant children. Dr. reflected on faith, family, and preserving the values we pass to future generations. Pastor Paula White-Cain shared the 's commitment to partnering with faith leaders to serve our nation. The Creative Director reminded us that purpose is often found by following the path we’ve been called to, while Assistant to the President Will Scharf spoke about remaining true to our faith and convictions in public life and policy alongside 'swork on behalf of Americans.
We also learned that an estimated 344 million people around the world will face persecution for their faith this year—a sobering reminder that religious liberty is a freedom worth protecting.
For us, the greatest takeaway wasn’t simply who spoke or where we were. It was the opportunity to ensure California families had a voice in the room—and to be asked, “What solutions do you have?”
Now we’d like to ask you the same question.
If you have ideas that could strengthen parental rights, protect educational access, or better support families in California, we want to hear them. PERK has always been built by families standing together, and we’ll continue carrying your voices into every room we’re blessed to enter.
This isn’t the end of the conversation. It’s the beginning of the work.
