Social Entrepreneurship
The SENT Cohort was created to enhance relationships, support, and provide education for social entrepreneurs as they launch and grow their new social service organizations. The cohort members attended the 2020 SENT Seminar and demonstrated an interest and willingness to work with NBA’s social enterprise team on a deeper level over the following year.
OPERATION BOOKBAG, FORT WORTH, TX
LaMetra Curry-Chatman
Operation BookBag provides programming to promote the excellence of character, education, leadership development, and mentoring relationships for young people ages 8-18.
Disciples Region: Southwest
OPERATION BOOKBAG, FORT WORTH, TX
Rev. Anthony Chatman
Operation BookBag provides programming to promote the excellence of character, education, leadership development, and mentoring relationships for young people ages 8-18.
Disciples Region: Southwest
A SERVANT'S HEART, ANN ARBOR, MI
Joella Coles
A Servant’s Heart’s vision is to harness the power of community and leverage our collective gifts to create opportunities for our neighbors and a stronger Washtenaw County, MI.
Sponsoring Congregation: Journey of Faith Christian Church
Disciples Region: Michigan
UNCONVENTIONAL FAITH COMMUNITY, OAKLAND, CA
Camryn Crump
UFC’s mission is to address the intersections of faith and justice by providing inclusive spaces for the community to explore faith, health, and wellness through Christ.
Disciples Region: Northern California & Nevada
HARMONY GROWS, NORTH CANTON, OH
Kristy Doering
Harmony Grows is working to responsibly maintain and care for the land we have, while increasing food security in the community.
Sponsoring Congregation: Harmony Springs Christian Church
Disciples Region: Ohio
JOYFUL FRIENDS SUMMER CAMP & AFTER-SCHOOL CARE, BRADENTON, FL
Rev. Kenneth Gregson
We provide children with developmental and intellectual disabilities the help they need when school is not in session.
Sponsoring Congregation: Central Christian Church Bradenton
Disciples Region: Florida
INDY PLANTS ON PLATES, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Jasmine Hill
Indy Plants on Plates aims to educate and inspire disadvantaged communities to adopt a plant-balanced diet one plate at a time.
GLOWING DOVES EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, SAN BENITO, TX
Rosie Peralez
Glowing Doves Educational Outreach covers many areas such as healthy eating habits, COVID workshops, gardening, hygiene, sewing, English classes, world issues, and issues of racism.
Sponsoring Congregation: Iglesia Cristiana Emmanuel
Disciples Region: Southwest
WE CAN WIN
Erica Porter
We Can Win Inc. seeks to reach at-risk children, youth, and their families by providing resources, education, and tools that provide spiritual growth and a better quality of life.
ROOT CAUSE COLLECTIVE, GARNER, NC
Rev. AW Shields
Root Cause Collective is a group of health and wellness professionals committed to liberative, preventative, and interdisciplinary support that centers anti-oppressive mental development.
Disciples Region: North Carolina
THE BRIDGES CENTER FOR YOUTH, ATLANTA, GA
Reggie Warren
The Bridges Center for Youth offers young people ages 11-19 accessible in-person and virtual healthcare options.
Disciples Region: Georgia