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Where Youth Grow, Connect, and Belong: Partner Summer Camps Make a Lasting Impact  

By NBA Cares | July 29, 2026

Each summer, youth step into camp experiences that offer more than activities, schedules, and shared meals. For many young people, summer camp becomes a place of belonging, discovery, and transformation—a…

Disability Pride Month: A Call to Belonging, Dignity, and Community

By NBA Cares | July 29, 2026

By Lauren Jones, HSS Program Coordinator Recently, I had the opportunity to connect with Daren Houck, Executive Director of HSS Partner Hiram Farm. Hiram Farm is a community dedicated to supporting…

Connected to Community

By NBA Cares | July 29, 2026

This month we are highlighting some of the social entrepreneurs who have been a part of NBA’s Social Entrepreneurship (SENT) Cohort. Today, we are pleased to feature Deborah Jackson, a member of NBA’s 2026 SENT Cohort…

Beyond the Ask: Building Trust and Momentum for Year-End Giving

By NBA Cares | July 28, 2026

As nonprofits begin preparing for the final months of the year, year-end giving offers more than a fundraising deadline. It is an opportunity to deepen relationships, tell a clearer story…

From Goals to Impact: Using SMART Frameworks to Strengthen Grant Proposals

By NBA Cares | July 28, 2026

By: Kara Whitehouse, Operations & Grants Management Coordinator For health and social service organizations, the difference between a good grant proposal and a compelling one often comes down to clarity…

The Beauty of Collaboration

By NBA Cares | July 16, 2026

When we put our voices, knowledge, and actions together, our world expands exponentially. When we work and share together, Older Adult Ministries grows organically. An amazing example unfolded recently. Laura…

Ageism: One of The Last Socially Acceptable Prejudices

By NBA Cares | July 16, 2026

What if everything we thought we knew about aging was wrong? Dr. Tracey Gendron, professor and Chair of the Department of Gerontology and the Executive Director of the Virginia Center…

Sisterhood: A Leadership Model 

By NBA Cares | July 9, 2026

The 2026 National Convocation took place last month in Dallas, Texas. NBA staff were on hand to take part in the biannual gathering, attending worship services, interacting with attendees, and being present at a justice rally featuring local activists and Bishop William…

Building It Together 

By NBA Cares | July 9, 2026

This month we are highlighting some of the social entrepreneurs who have been a part of NBA’s Social Entrepreneurship (SENT) Cohort. Today, we are pleased to feature DeJuana Golden, a member of NBA’s 2025 SENT Cohort and founder of The…

NBA Welcomes Catherine Avena as Senior Development Associate

By NBA Cares | July 8, 2026

The National Benevolent Association is pleased to welcome Catherine Avena as its new Senior Development Associate. “I am thrilled to have Catherine join our development team,” said Paige Bobbitt, NBA’s…

NBA Board of Trustees Approves Strategic Roadmap for the Next Chapter of Ministry 

By NBA Cares | July 2, 2026

The National Benevolent Association’s Board of Trustees gathered virtually in June to engage in discernment, governance, and strategic planning for the future of NBA’s ministry. During the meeting, trustees approved…

Supporting Growth and Discernment for Leaders at Spirited Renewal

By NBA Cares | June 24, 2026

Seasons of growth and change. This is something that all social entrepreneurs face from time to time with their organizations, including Rev. Dr. Aizaiah Yong. To help work through this…

Making a Meaningful Impact in Plymouth

By NBA Cares | June 24, 2026

Adrienne Wren noticed that people in her community were facing financial hardships that made it difficult to supply basic household items for themselves and their families. “I began to realize…

Caring For Yourself: NBA Group Offers Mental Health & Wellness Toolkit for Community Leaders and Care Providers

By NBA Cares | June 11, 2026

Our world is full of community leaders and care providers offering support and care to others in their community. But how often do these same leaders take steps to care…

Sustainable Leadership in Demanding Conditions: A Look Back at NBA’s Joint Peer Learning & Wellness Group Gathering

By NBA Cares | June 11, 2026

How can a cactus plant offer insights on sustainable leadership and wellness? This was the central question surrounding NBA’s combined joint Peer Learning & Wellness Group gathering that took place…

NBA, Cypress Creek Christian Church Partner For Mental Health Sunday Service

By NBA Cares | June 4, 2026

“Be Kind To Your Mind.” This simple, yet powerful wellness reminder served as the theme for the recent Mental Health Awareness Sunday service at Cypress Creek Christian Church in Spring,…

Freeing Up Time With AI: Tools That Help Leaders Focus on What Matters Most  

By NBA Cares | May 20, 2026

Do you wish you had more time to serve people, instead of drowning in forms and documents? Lean into using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in practical, ethical, and aligned ways that free up…

NBA Launching Innovation Institute to Help Leaders Thrive Through Peer Community & Self-Paced Learning

By NBA Cares | May 20, 2026

NBA is excited to introduce the Innovation Institute, a program designed to connect leaders in community while providing practical, self-paced learning they can apply immediately. “There is something powerful about…

Building Hope in the Midwest: On the Ground Partner Visits

By NBA Cares | May 20, 2026

By Lauren Jones, HSS Program Coordinator In the first quarter of 2026, I had the opportunity to travel across the Midwest to connect with a couple of NBA’s Health &…

Talanoa at the Table: A/PI Stories of Belonging

By NBA Cares | May 20, 2026

By Taulau Tupua, A/PI Young Adults Peer Group cohort member Seattle felt like a family reunion. Not the kind where you already know everyone, but the kind where you meet…