National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB)

06/19/2026

Last week, NALCAB staff had the opportunity to visit members Eastmont Community Center, Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, and Haven Neighborhood Services in Los Angeles, CA.

Through these site visits, our team witnessed firsthand the transformative impact these organizations are making in their communities—from expanding access to affordable housing to advancing financial literacy, economic mobility, and pathways to opportunity.

We are grateful for the dedication, leadership, and vision our members bring to their work each day. Their unwavering commitment to strengthening communities continues to inspire and drive meaningful change. 💫

06/18/2026

Join NALCAB and In/tend, on Thursday, June 25 at 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT as they explore the full spectrum of strategic partnerships—from shared services and joint ventures to mergers and acquisitions—and how these approaches can strengthen organizational capacity and community impact. 🤝

Open to the public, this interactive session will help participants evaluate which partnership strategies best align with their organization's goals, needs, and long-term vision.

🔗Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dOreZF-nTsa3XZpkp8uLHQ

06/17/2026

Only two weeks left to save!

Early bird rates for the NALCAB’s 2026 National Conference: Juntos en la Lucha, Activating Our Power, end on June 30.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn alongside peers, build meaningful connections, and be part of the conversations shaping our communities. We'll see you in San Antonio this September.

Register here:

This September 15–17, NALCAB’s 2026 National Conference—Juntos en la Lucha, Activating our Power—is right in our backyard- San Antonio, TX! Join a nationwide network

06/16/2026

Save the Date: As Congress advances the FY27 appropriations process and agencies continue implementing current funding, July marks an inflection point before the August recess. This virtual, members-only Discussion Circle will focus on where federal housing, small business, and community development policy stands and what may shift in the second half of the year.

The conversation will center on what’s most relevant across housing, community development, and small business.

We’ll discuss:
✔️ Status of FY27 appropriations across THUD, FSGG, and other committees
✔️ Early signals on funding levels and potential pressure points
✔️ Emerging executive actions and regulatory developments
✔️ Preparing for August recess engagement with Members of Congress
✔️ Relevant early primary or special election results to watch

Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/voj6KV2bQYCIOAKLwXX6VQ #/registration

06/16/2026

NALCAB endorses the Building Housing Affordably Act of 2026, introduced by Mike Flood and Maggie Goodlander.

This legislation would provide affordable housing developers and contractors with greater flexibility, helping keep projects financially viable and moving forward at a time of severe housing shortages.

Read our endorsement: https://lnkd.in/gU3ZTitC

06/10/2026

Last week’s All Staff Retreat was a fantastic two days of connection, learning, and reflection with team members from both offices and across our remote workforce. The retreat was filled with genuine learning, love, and respect — creating space to connect with newer teammates while deepening bonds with long-standing colleagues. 💫

Together, we shared organizational updates, strengthened relationships, and explored generational differences with our friend Kiki Hights from Cultural Heights Solutions. With four generations represented across our team, these conversations were especially meaningful as we continue working together to serve more than 200 member organizations nationwide.

We also participated in a grounding sound bath led by Miranda Puente, helping us clear out the outside “noise,” refocus, and reconnect with the heart of our work: the people we serve.

We’re incredibly grateful for opportunities like these that reflect the culture we continue building together — one where every voice matters, every perspective counts, and community remains at the center of all we do. ✨

06/09/2026

Showcase your organization at the 2026 NALCAB National Conference in San Antonio, TX.

This is your opportunity to increase brand visibility, share your work, and connect with a national network of 200+ organizations and practitioners dedicated to advancing economic opportunity in communities nationwide.

Interested in being an exhibitor? Learn more and apply today: https://web.cvent.com/event/7758d81d-c6f1-4afd-b90b-276c7252d3d5/websitePage:ec73156c-4e12-44ff-8775-b6eecea2ff82

06/08/2026

NALCAB is proud to announce a $525,000 general operating support grant from the Surdna Foundation.

This multi-year investment will continue to support our mission to build transformational wealth in Latino communities and the network of 200+ CDFIs and economic development nonprofits we are proud to serve.

We are grateful for this partnership and Surdna's ongoing commitment to our work. Read the full press release here: https://nalcab.org/2026/06/08/nalcab-receives-525000-general-operating-support-grant-from-the-surdna-foundation/

06/04/2026

Save the date for Thursday, June 25 at 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT.

NALCAB's Jeremy Carter, Senior Director of Programs, and Steven-Alfonso Maldonado, Associate Director of Special Projects, as they explore the full spectrum of strategic partnerships—from shared services and joint ventures to mergers and acquisitions—and how these approaches can strengthen organizational capacity and community impact.

Open to the public, this interactive session will help participants evaluate which partnership strategies best align with their organization's goals, needs, and long-term vision.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y6qkeKYmQYK5_ijZaeJg3Q

06/03/2026

🏀💥 fans through and through!

Nothing brings the team together quite like cheering on the hometown team. The NALCAB crew is bringing that same energy, passion, and teamwork to everything we do. Go Spurs Go! 🤍🖤