National Human Services Assembly
general newsletter

The Fourth in 2018 – Message From the CEO

July 6, 2018

Most of us have fond memories of Fourth of July celebrations over the years. Gatherings with family and friends. Backyard cookouts. Neighborhood parties. Parades. And, spectacular fireworks displays. America’s birthday is a time to feel proud of our country and the values for which it stands. Our commitment to freedom, and to liberty and justice […]

Learn More
general newsletter

The Making of a Dream – Message From the CEO

June 1, 2018

I can’t imagine what it must be like. To wake up each day fearing arrest and deportation. Not being able to plan for the coming weeks, months, any point in the future. Knowing that you are an American, even a patriot, and having no path to citizenship or comfort that this country that you know […]

Learn More
general newsletter

Envisioning a Race Equity Culture – Message From the CEO

April 26, 2018

In my lifetime, the discussion of race has been a constant part of our national conversation. From the consciousness raising work of the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, to the landmark civil rights legislation of the 1960’s, to the desegregation of public institutions, to our first black president, it may seem to some that […]

Learn More
general newsletter

Creating Inclusive Volunteer Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities

April 16, 2018

Every day, Americans with and without disabilities spend their time and energy making a difference in the lives of people in their community.  In 2015, about 62.6 million people volunteered in their communities. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) serve their communities in many ways. However, sometimes, people with I/DD do not have as many opportunities to […]

Learn More
general newsletter

The Center of the Universe – Message From the CEO

April 16, 2018

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about Copernicus. You remember him. The 16th century astronomer and mathematician who while spending his time gazing at the stars was actually such a keen observer of our solar system that he proposed the truly revolutionary notion that the earth is not the center of our system of planets […]

Learn More