Network of Champions

The NNOC is a place to connect with others who are working to strengthen social connection in their communities. As a member, you can:

• Find Your Peers: Search a nationwide directory of professionals and volunteers.
• Brainstorm Solutions: Use the discussion boards to source solutions from peers across the country.
• Access the Library: Browse and contribute items to a collection of social connection-focused resources.
• Stay Informed: Receive email digests and blogs that bring news and trending discussions to your inbox at a frequency that works for you.

No. The NNOC is free to join, and members can access the platform and its resources at no cost.

Our Champion members work at the local, state, and national levels to strengthen social connection. Among Champion members 50 percent focus on local community efforts, 24 percent focus on state-level efforts, and 21 percent focus on national-level efforts. Access the NNOC flyer for more detail on who you will meet on the platform.

We welcome anyone interested in fostering social connection. This includes staff and volunteers from:

• Aging and disability resource centers
• Aging services providers
• Area Agencies on Aging
• Assistive Technology Act programs
• Businesses/LLCs
• Centers for Independent Living
• Community-based organizations
• Community care hubs
• Educational entities
• Faith-based organizations
• Health systems
• Housing providers
• Libraries
• Parks and recreation departments
• Public health agencies
• Senior centers
• State agencies, including units on aging or disability
• Statewide and regional coalitions
• State councils on developmental disabilities
• Title VI tribal aging programs
• University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
• Veteran service organizations

Yes. We welcome cross-sector collaboration. Members are asked to refrain from promoting commercial, political, or personal interests.

There is no required time commitment to join the NNOC, though active participation is encouraged. Members can engage in ways that work for them, such as:

• Asking a question or sharing strategies on discussion boards
• Reading blogs on member Champions
• Voting in a poll
• Browse resources and upcoming events
• Searching the directory by staff name, state, or organization