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Hey neighbor!

We wanted to remind you that applications for our 2026 Neighborhood Alliance Leadership Academy (NALA) cohort are now open and close February 3 at noon!

NALA is a nine-class neighborhood leadership and civic engagement course. This free academy will teach you to be an effective leader and navigate local government and non-profits. Throughout NALA, class attendees will receive trainings and participate in unique experiences. Past course topics have included how to advocate for your community, public art in communities, how the city is funded, and more. Additionally, past speakers have included the director of public works, traffic and planning commissioners, city council members, and other prominent citizens!

"Apply! Even if you don't see yourself as "leader" in your community, the skills and information gained through this academy will help you identify a number of ways to get connected and support efforts to build the community you can thrive and want to live in... Without NALA, I would not have the skills or confidence to help restart our neighborhood association." - Maria Mancebo, Aurora Neighborhood Association

If accepted into our cohort, members of the program are asked to commit to making all courses. The 2026 NALA dates are: 

- Thursday, March 5 | 6-8 pm

- Thursday, March 12 | 6-8 pm

- Thursday, March 26 | 6-8pm

- Thursday, April 2 | 6-8pm

- Thursday, April 9 | 6-8 pm 

- Thursday, April 16 | 6-8 pm

- Thursday, April 23 | 6-8 pm

- Tuesday, April 30 | 6-8 pm 

- Thursday, May 7 | 6-8 pm

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at cassidy@nacok.org or (405) 534-4040.