Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA)

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Join us virtually on Friday, May 29, as we celebrate this year’s Neighborhoods USA Award Finalists and the incredible work happening in neighborhoods across the country. 🎉

From community revitalization to grassroots leadership, these finalists represent the power of neighbors creating meaningful change. We can’t wait to recognize and celebrate their impact with you.

05/01/2026

Change doesn’t start with a big plan. It starts with people who care enough to act.

Every cleaner street, every safer space, every stronger connection between neighbors. It all begins with someone deciding, “This matters to me.”

You don’t need a title. You don’t need permission.

You just need to care enough to take the first step.

What does caring for your neighborhood look like for you?

04/29/2026

Healthy neighborhoods don’t happen by accident. They’re built through intention, access, and strong partnerships.

The Neighborhood Health & Lifestyle track at the Reimagining NUSA Conference focuses on what it takes to support the well-being of every resident.

This track explores how communities are meeting real needs and improving quality of life through collaboration and innovation.

You’ll learn about:
✔ Partnerships that expand access to critical resources
✔ Strategies to support unhoused individuals, returning citizens, youth, seniors, and veterans
✔ Approaches to strengthening food access, workforce development, and employment opportunities
✔ Ways to create more equitable, supportive communities for all

Because a thriving neighborhood is one where everyone has the opportunity to live well.

If you’re passionate about health, equity, and community impact, this is a conversation you want to be part of.

Register here: nusa.org/conferences

04/27/2026

You don’t have to be in the same room to build real connections.

Virtual conferences bring together people from across the country who understand the work you’re doing and the challenges you’re navigating.

These are the conversations that spark new ideas, new partnerships, and new opportunities you might not find within your own circle.

Sometimes, one connection is all it takes to shift your perspective or open a new door.

Be in the virtual room where those connections happen.

Register here: nusa.org/conferences

04/24/2026

Be part of something bigger than your neighborhood.

Join Neighborhoods USA as an Affiliate Member and connect with people across the country who are working to strengthen the places they call home.

Whether you’re a local leader, part of a nonprofit, a community organization, or someone who simply cares, there’s a place for you here.

You don’t have to do this work alone.

Your voice matters. Your impact matters. And together, we build stronger, more connected communities.

Join us today: nusa.org

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

Today is a reminder that caring for the planet starts right where we are. In our neighborhoods, on our streets, and in the small actions we take together.

If you’re looking for simple, meaningful ways to get involved, we put together a blog with ideas your neighborhood can start today or this weekend. From clean-ups to community projects and more.

Take a few minutes to read it and find one thing you can do right now.

👉 https://www.nusa.org/how-neighborhoods-can-celebrate-earth-day/

Because real change starts local.

04/20/2026

What would it look like to bring the energy of a national conference to your city?

Hosting the Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) Conference is more than an event. It’s an opportunity to showcase your community, highlight your local leaders, and position your city as a hub for innovation in neighborhood development.

When you host, you:
✔ Bring national attention to your community
✔ Strengthen local partnerships and civic pride
✔ Highlight the work your neighborhoods are already doing
✔ Create lasting impact that goes beyond the conference itself

This is your chance to put your city on the map in a meaningful way.

If your city or county is ready to lead, we invite you to explore what it takes to host.

Learn more and access the host city bid packet: nusa.org

04/18/2026

Pride in your neighborhood shows up in what you build, protect, and care for together.

The Beautiful, Neighborhood Revitalization & Preservation track at the Reimagining NUSA Conference is all about that.

This track highlights the everyday actions that transform neighborhoods. From clean-ups to community art to preservation efforts, it’s about creating spaces people are proud to call home.

You’ll explore:
✔ Creative ways to revitalize and beautify your neighborhood
✔ Community-driven projects like tree planting, fix-up days, and adopt-a-spot initiatives
✔ How to engage volunteers and get youth involved in meaningful ways
✔ Strategies that build long-term pride, not just short-term change

Because when people take ownership of their neighborhood, everything shifts.

Cleaner spaces. Stronger connections. More pride.

Learn what’s working and bring those ideas back to your community.

Register here: nusa.org/conferences

04/17/2026

What could shift in your neighborhood if you had better tools, stronger connections, and fresh ideas?

That’s exactly what you’ll find at the Reimagining NUSA 51st Annual Conference.

This isn’t just another event. It’s a space to learn what’s actually working in communities across the country and how you can apply it where you live.

Here’s what you can expect:
✔ Real-world strategies, not theory
✔ Insight from leaders doing the work daily
✔ National connections that expand your reach
✔ Takeaways you can use immediately

All in a virtual format that makes it easy to attend.

🎟 Early Bird Registration: $125 (available through April 30)
🎟 Late Registration: $175 (May 1 – May 25)

If you’ve been looking for a sign to invest in your growth, this is it.
Learn more: nusa.org/conferences