The Affiliates

05/02/2026

An Evening Honoring Strength, Resilience & Courage ✨

The community is invited to attend the Annie Mae’s Women of Courage Gala, an inspiring evening dedicated to celebrating women who lead with courage and create lasting impact.

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM

This special event will bring together advocates, leaders, and supporters for a powerful night of recognition, connection, and purpose. Guests can expect an uplifting experience centered on empowerment, healing, and community. 💜

🎟️ Tickets are available now:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annie-maes-women-of-courage-gala-tickets-1985038092370

A movement of healing and hope for survivors of domestic violence. Annie Mae’s WoMen of Courage reminds women that love shouldn’t hurt.

05/02/2026

A movement of healing and hope for survivors of domestic violence. Annie Mae’s WoMen of Courage reminds women that love shouldn’t hurt.

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

Capacity-Building Insight | The Affiliates

Events with Host Committees aren’t just gatherings—they’re strategic ecosystems.

When you attend convenings like this, you gain direct access to multiple aligned organizations in one room. That creates a rare opportunity to:
• Establish relationships efficiently
• Open lines of communication with key entities
• Increase awareness of your mission and services
• Identify natural alignment and collaboration opportunities

Strategy tip:
Don’t just attend—leverage.
Use host-committee events to introduce your work, listen for shared goals, and position your organization where missions already intersect.

This is how awareness turns into alignment—and alignment turns into opportunity.

— The Affiliates
event info in link

01/01/2026

New Beginnings!

On this final day of Kwanzaa, we honor Imani (Faith)—the principle that transforms belief into action. For nonprofit organizations, faith is not just a guiding value; it is the action that drives their mission forward.

Through every program, every initiative, and every effort to uplift communities, nonprofits demonstrate the power of faith in building a brighter, more just future.

🔗 How will your organization put faith into action in 2025? Share your plans to inspire and strengthen communities below!

Let’s continue to act with purpose, hope, and faith as we create meaningful change together.

12/31/2025

Day 6 of Kwanzaa: Kuumba (Creativity)

Today, we honor Kuumba, the principle of creativity—using innovation to leave our communities better than we found them. Nonprofit organizations, it’s time to embrace this principle to build capacity and sustain your mission! Here’s how:

Think Outside the Box:
• Identify creative solutions to challenges in governance, fundraising, and program delivery.
• Consider forming strategic partnerships to amplify your impact.

Build with Intent:
• Develop a Capacity Building Plan to strengthen operations, leadership, and financial resilience.
• Invest in tools, training, and technology to support long-term success.

Engage Your Community:
• Host brainstorming sessions with staff, board members, and stakeholders to innovate.
• Incorporate the voices of those you serve—they bring invaluable insights.

🖌️ Action Step for Today:
Draft a Capacity Building Wishlist for 2025. List skills, resources, and partnerships your nonprofit needs to grow creatively and sustainably.

As we reflect on Kuumba, let’s create a future where our organizations thrive and our communities flourish. Share how you’re building capacity with and !

💡 Together, we create. Together, we grow.

12/30/2025

Day 5 of Kwanzaa: Nia (Purpose)

On this fifth day of Kwanzaa, we reflect on Nia, the principle of Purpose—a call to build, develop, and uplift our communities with intention and vision.

Nonprofits embody the spirit of Nia by:

✅ Centering their work on their mission to create meaningful change.

✅ Collaborating with communities to address shared goals.

✅ Planning for sustainable growth to ensure their impact lasts for generations.

As we honor this principle, let’s recommit to aligning our efforts with our purpose, fostering unity, and working toward a future where our collective greatness shines.

How does your organization embody Nia? Share your purpose with us!

12/28/2025

Habari Gani!

Today, The Affiliates celebrates Ujima (oo-JEE-mah): Collective Work & Responsibility by focusing on capacity building as we plan for the future.

🔥 Lighting the Green Candle symbolizes our commitment to shared responsibility and collaboration. It reminds us that our future achievements and challenges are connected.

As We Plan Ahead:
• We’re strengthening skills and strategies for sustainable impact.

• Building partnerships to address challenges together.

• Laying the foundation for a thriving and united community.

Let the principle of Ujima inspire us to work collectively for a future where everyone benefits and grows together.

12/27/2025

December 27
The Affiliates’ Reflection on Kujichagulia: Planning for a Future Rooted in Self-Determination

As we observe the second day of Kwanzaa, Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), The Affiliates encourages nonprofit organizations to integrate this principle into their future plans and strategies. Self-determination isn’t just a moment of reflection; it’s a roadmap for long-term impact and growth.

Here are ways nonprofits can incorporate Kujichagulia into their planning for the future:

Set Clear Intentions: Define your mission and goals with clarity, ensuring they align with the evolving needs of your community.

• Develop Inclusive Leadership: Plan for leadership development that empowers voices across all levels of your organization and community.

Design for Engagement: Build programs and initiatives that promote active participation and foster shared ownership of solutions.

Embrace Coogee Chalia (Creative Strategy): Innovate in your approach to long-term challenges, ensuring sustainability and measurable impact.

Future planning rooted in self-determination allows nonprofits to lead with purpose, adapt with intention, and serve with integrity. As you look ahead, how will your organization use Kujichagulia to shape its next chapter?

Let’s build a future where communities thrive through empowered action and collective progress.

12/27/2025

December 26 2025

12/12/2025

Educational Moments



If people truly felt included, there would be no need for set-aside programs.

Many programs and services were created because people were excluded, ignored, or made to feel invisible — not important, not seen, not valued.

These spaces were built to affirm, empower, and remind people that they matter.
When people feel seen and heard, confidence grows.
And confidence changes outcomes.

Inclusion isn’t about separation — it’s about belonging.

12/01/2025

WORLD AIDS DAY | December 1 ✨🌍

Today, The Affiliates pauses to honor and acknowledge every nonprofit organization, healthcare provider, case manager, outreach worker, advocate, and leader who continues the vital work of addressing HIV across our communities.

From prevention and testing…
to treatment and long-term care…
to education, stigma reduction, and support services—
your dedication has saved lives, strengthened families, and transformed futures.

We recognize the doctors, nurses, social workers, researchers, community health educators, and every team member on the front lines of the HIV continuum of care. Your impact is immeasurable, and your work continues to guide us toward a world free of HIV stigma and new infections.

Today, we honor the progress made and recommit to supporting the organizations and individuals who make this work possible.

Thank you for your service, your compassion, and your unwavering commitment.