NBA Social Entrepreneurship Program

2022 SENT Cohort

The SENT Cohort was created to enhance relationships, support, and provide education for social entrepreneurs as they launch and grow their new social service organizations. The cohort members attended the SENT Seminar in September 2020 and demonstrated an interest and willingness to work with NBA’s social enterprise team on a deeper level over the following year.

Operation BookBag

LaMetra Curry-Chatman

Operation BookBag provides programming to promote the excellence of character, education, leadership development, and mentoring relationships for young people ages 8-18.

Operation BookBag

Rev. Anthony Chatman

Operation BookBag provides programming to promote the excellence of character, education, leadership development, and mentoring relationships for young people ages 8-18.

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A Servant's Heart

Joella Coles

A Servant’s Heart’s vision is to harness the power of community and leverage our collective gifts to create opportunities for our neighbors and a stronger Washtenaw County, MI.

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Unconventional Faith Community

Camryn Crump

UFC’s mission is to address the intersections of faith and justice by providing inclusive spaces for the community to explore faith, health, and wellness through Christ.

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Harmony Grows

Kristy Doering

Harmony Grows is working to responsibly maintain and care for the land we have, while increasing food security in the community.

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Joyful Friends Summer Camp & After-School Care

Rev. Kenneth Gregson

We provide children with developmental and intellectual disabilities the help they need when school is not in session.

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Indy Plants on Plates

Jasmine Hill

Indy Plants on Plates aims to educate and inspire disadvantaged communities to adopt a plant-balanced diet one plate at a time.

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Glowing Doves Educational Outreach

Rosie Peralez

Glowing Doves Educational Outreach covers many areas such as healthy eating habits, COVID workshops, gardening, hygiene, sewing, English classes, world issues, and issues of racism.

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We Can Win

Erica Porter

We Can Win Inc. seeks to reach at-risk children, youth, and their families by providing resources, education, and tools that provide spiritual growth and a better quality of life.

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Root Cause Collective

Rev. AW Shields

Root Cause Collective is a group of health and wellness professionals committed to liberative, preventative, and interdisciplinary support that centers anti-oppressive mental development.

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The Bridges Center for Youth

Reggie Warren

The Bridges Center for Youth offers young people ages 11-19 accessible in-person and virtual health care options.

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