National Human Services Assembly
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Registration Now Open!

Registration for Essential Conversations on Human Services: 2019 NHSA Annual Covening is now open. Learn more about the schedule, learning sessions, keynote, sponsorhips, and more
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Assorted tools on wood background

NEW: Reframing Human Services Implementation Guide

We are proud to showcase our new practical Implementation Guide, as well as our toolkit and other resources online!
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Dream Act Bill with overlay of hashtag protect dreamers

In Support of the Dream and Promise Act of 2019

Support a practical approach to immigration policy that helps everyone reach their full potential
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Keynote Laura Wides-Munoz, guest and Lee Sherman at NHSA Annual Convening
Keynote Laura Wides-Munoz, guest and Lee Sherman at NHSA Annual Convening

Highlights from Essential Conversations on Human Services

View photos and read highlights from the National Assembly's 2018 Annual Convening: Essential Conversations on Human Services
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Graphic of people building a house

Reframing Initiative In the News

Read the featured articles on our National Reframing Human Services Initiative that have appeared in the Chronicle of Philanthropy and Philanthropy Journal
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People using devices with graphic icons of digital media in background

Visit Our Blog

Get the most recent updates, newsletters, resources, and more on our new blog, National Assembly Today
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Family of four, mother father two daughters, Hispanic

State-Level Framework for the Two-Generation Approach

Take a closer look at state-level implementation of Two-Generation policy and programming
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Helping everyone reach their full potential and contribute to our communities

Our mission is to strengthen health and human services in the United States through the active involvement and leadership of our members.
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Collaboration

The National Human Services Assembly promotes collaboration among engaged organizations to advance the collective power, knowledge, strategy, and systems that build well-being within individuals and our communities.

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Public Policy

The National Human Services Assembly focuses on a variety of policy and advocacy issue areas, most notably in the youth, intergenerational, disabilities, and aging space, also devoting special interest and efforts toward policy topics that affect the human service or nonprofit sectors at-large.

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Initiatives

Initiatives of the National Human Services Assembly aim to advance the collective power, knowledge, strategy, and systems that build well-being within individuals and our communities.

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National Reframing Human Services Initiative

To create a thriving society, everyone should be able to reach their full potential. The National Reframing Human Services Initiative is an evidence-based communication strategy for building public understanding and support of our sector to build the well-being necessary for every to reach that potential.

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PurchasingPoint

The National Human Services Assembly runs a group purchasing program for members and other eligible nonprofits to save money on everyday goods and services. The PurchasingPoint program allows nonprofits to save more money for their missions, and has collectively saved nonprofits over $180 million that has been redirected to building well-being in our communities.

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National Collaboration for Youth

The National Collaboration for Youth (NCY), a 40-year old affinity group, is a coalition of the National Assembly member organizations that have a significant interest in youth development.

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Latest Updates

Public Policy
Member Highlight: YWCA...
In April, YWCA celebrated its 13th annual Stand Against Racism,...
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Initiatives
Woke at Work
Woke at Work is a new resource from Equity in...
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Reframing
Long-Time Reframer Sees...
We’re always excited to share some great reframing in action....
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Featured Event

Essential Conversations on Human Services: 2019 NHSA Annual Meeting
June 11, 2019 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Washington, DC
Essential Conversations on Human Services: 2019 Annual Convening will be a time for members of the National Human Services Assembly along with partners, colleagues, and friends in the human service and nonprofit sectors, to gather and network with each other and the National Assembly Board of Directors and staff to further important conversations and collaboration […]
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Other Events

Essential Conversations on Human Services: 2019 NHSA Annual Meeting June 11, 2019
Bridging the Generations: 2019 Global Intergenerational Conference June 12 - 14, 2019
Age+Action Conference June 17 - 20, 2019
2019 Risk Summit October 21 - 22, 2019
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Member Organizations

National Fatherhood Initiative
National Council on Aging
A World Fit For Kids
National Council of Nonprofits
Up2Us Sports
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
American Red Cross
CenterLink
Volunteers of America
United Way
The Bridgespan Group
Boy Scouts of America
Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.
The Arc
The Ad Council
Girls Incorporated
Nonprofits Insurance Alliance
Youth Advocate Programs
National Afterschool Association
National Association of Veteran Serving Organizations
Little Kids Rock
GLSEN
Girl Scouts
National Industries for the Blind
Travelers Aid International
America’s Promise
Feeding America
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies
Senior Service America
National Urban League
YWCA USA
AARP
Nonprofit Risk Management Center
MENTOR
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
The Dibble Institute
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
The Salvation Army
National Academy Foundation
Community Action Partnership
Camp Fire
Communities in Schools
YMCA of the USA
Alliance for Strong Families and Communities
Eden Alternative
Care Net
National Youth Employment Coalition
The Forum for Youth Investment
Afterschool Alliance
Generations United
Hostelling International
United Seaman’s Service
After-School All-Stars
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