Stories & News

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For this update on their first month into the NBA XPLOR program, St. Louis House XPLOR Residents printed their hands and wrote key words of their experience so far! The 2018-19 St. Louis Residents are Marissa Bucklew, Bianca Holley, Mady McColm, and Jaclyn Oden-Peace.

XPLOR, NEWS, STORIES

Welcoming the 2018-19 NBA XPLOR Residents!

NBA | August 15, 2018

Meet the fifth cohort of NBA XPLOR Residents, beginning the 2018-19 XPLOR program year!

The theme for Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2018 was Responding to Migrants, Refugees and Displaced People

XPLOR, STORIES

Yearning to Feel Protected

Ingrid Cedeno | June 20, 2018

NBA XPLOR Resident Ingrid Cedeno shares what it was like to advocate for policy changes that will address the issues faced by displaced communities.

NBA XPLOR Residents Mary Taylor and Ian Pollard on their way to Capitol Hill for "Lobby Day," where they would speak with their respective state and district Representatives and Senators

XPLOR, STORIES

Becoming a Voice for Social Justice

Mary Taylor | June 13, 2018

NBA XPLOR Resident Mary Taylor shares what her first experience in advocacy was like, and how it’s galvanized her to stand up for the voiceless.

Ecumenical Advocacy Days brings together faith advocates to mobilize for action and to make a public witness on Capitol Hill.

XPLOR, STORIES

Privilege

Savanna Phillips | June 06, 2018

In her reflection on Ecumenical Advocacy Days, 2017-18 NBA XPLOR Resident Savanna Phillips shares how incomprehensible and dangerous privilege can be.

Events

LEARNING / TRAINING

Webinar: Succession Planning and Executive Transitions 101

November 29, 2018

This webinar will discuss the purpose and process for developing a succession plan for health and social service non-profits and tips for a successful executive transition from the search process to onboarding.

People