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Reframing Initiative In the News

Read the featured articles on our National Reframing Human Services Initiative that have recently appeared in the Chronicle of Philanthropy and Philanthropy Journal

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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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In Support of Nonpartisanship

We are proud to stand with our fellow nonprofits to preserve the protections for nonprofits in the Johnson Amendment

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Reframing Human Services Tools

We are proud to showcase our reframing toolkit online!

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In Support of the Dream Act of 2017

Support a practical approach to immigration policy that helps everyone reach their full potential

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Get the most recent updates, newsletters, resources, and more on our new blog, National Assembly Today

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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 $158 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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“Lawmakers, Ask Human-Service Experts About New Approaches on Federal Programs,”...

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Featured Event

2018 Risk Summit

October 1 - 2, 2018 Philadelphia, PA

Attend the premier nonprofit risk management learning and networking event, 2018 Risk Summit. The Nonprofit Risk Management Center inspires effective risk management and Risk Champions–nonprofit risk management professionals–across the nonprofit sector. The Center is an independent, tax-exempt nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of risk education and risk management services to nonprofits, associations and […]

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Other Events

The Power of Re-Entry: Supporting Justice-Involved Families September 18, 2018

Equity in the Center Summit October 9 - 10, 2018

2018 Alliance National Conference: Elevation October 15 - 17, 2018

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Member Organizations

Alliance for Strong Families and Communities

Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with our member @Health4Americas http://0vn7VOO9s2

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with our member @Health4Americas http://VDYF0dFCX0

NHSA board member @SusanDreyfus in @ChronicleSC - Coming Together to Create the Child Welfare System We All Want http://VscCwJgoyB

The latest on #FamilySeparation, a message on forgiveness, pics w/ our guests from Africa, attend the… http://iM8ZlDPk1Y

@StateIVLP It was our pleasure! It was a wonderful experience, and we were happy you reached out with the opportunity.

Thank you @StateIVLP for the opportunity to meet with so many wonderful NGO leaders from African countries to talk… http://xx9LJh2zeo

From CEO Lee Sherman in @Philanthropy: Federal Proposal Mirrors Misperceptions of Human Services - Reframing Networ… http://q9CwvNuZHE

Have questions on how to end senior hunger? Just in time for #GrandparentsDay join @fractweets & @GensUnited to tal… http://7ZC75D4EiO

A Call to Action for Human Service Advocates: If You Want a Different Result, Tell a Different Story - From CEO Lee… http://XBNGUvvdNA

Message from the CEO, #JohnsonAmendment updates, new programs from @CJJRGU & @NPL_Alliance, celebrating… http://2BoJyFGxOU

Congratulations to NHSA Board Members @SusanDreyfus (@AllianceNews) and Melanie Herman (@nonprofitrisk) for making… http://6FvFwr2VN0

CEO Lee Sherman on govt reorg: "Lawmakers should consult with human-service experts about how best to deliver feder… http://yF3zahd8bF

Do you have an intergenerational immigration story? We're a month away from #GrandparentsDay on Sept 9 &… http://28VAwvA8qx

@NPL_Alliance @udc_edu @CoppinStateUniv Thanks for sharing this internship opportunity @NPL_Alliance!

Data is crucial to telling our nonprofit story, but make sure you are using and explaining the data in the best way… http://vhwyNjz7eS

NHSA commented to Census today opposing citizenship question on the 2020 Census & urging the Bureau to thoroughly i… http://X9PqnOEuA7

Take Action: oppose the citizenship question on the 2020 Census http://SEIXGmycRj. Deadline to comment tomorr… http://40PBuvJpIM

Check out the pilot episode of "What the Hill," the National Assembly's new policy podcast here:… http://eSOxH8AoCA

#JohnsonAmendment updates, updated resources from @DibbleInstitute, @nonprofitrisk @equityinthectr @SocialSolutions… http://OGNGQcEjWc

"The #JohnsonAmendment allows nonprofits to cultivate public trust, facilitate cross-sector collaboration, & offer… http://N3qufbLgOu