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Fills a void in policy formation and advocacy resulting from the overwhelming service
demands placed on community-based organizations (CBOs).
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Creates new funding and programs
targeting African-American and other communities
of color.
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Redirects existing funding and
programs in the direction of African-Americans and
other communities of color.
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Produces a greater return on
investment than other community organizations
because it generates funding/programs that directly
benefits community-based organizations.
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NBLCA’s organizational structure is
replicable throughout the state/nation.
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Creates a public policy
infrastructure from its organizational structure
rather than a program or a one-time event.
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NBLCA has capacity to mobilize
African-American professionals from the following
professions: Medical, Media, Business, Legislative,
and Ecumenical.
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NBLCA affiliates are guided by and
gain their credibility from the established clergy.
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NBLCA has the capacity
to produce policy papers on the medical, religious,
and legal issues related to HIV/AIDS and
African-American and other communities of color.
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NBLCA has the capacity to produce
statistical reports that document the status and
trend of HIV/AIDS.
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NBLCA is a resource for direct
service community-based organizations.
