National Human Services Assembly

NEW: PolicySource is now available

A new public tool for federal human service advocates
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Keynote with Mohammed AL Samawi
Keynote with Mohammed AL Samawi

Highlights from Essential Conversations on Human Services

View photos and read highlights from the National Assembly's 2019 Annual Convening: Essential Conversations on Human Services
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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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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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Featured Event

2019 Risk Summit
October 21 - 22, 2019 Leesburg, VA
Preliminary details have been announced for the 2019 Risk Summit. If you’re a risk champion who is eager to share what you’ve learned during your journey, check out the Call for Presenters page. Choose one of the topics that has been identified, or suggest one of your own. The venue for this year’s Risk Summit […]
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Member Organizations

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