Nexus (noun): a connection or series of connections linking two or more things.
Dear Community,
Nexus has turned 20!
In 2004, we created Payne-Lake Community Partners to build engaged and powerful communities of color, connect BIPOC communities to economic and political power, and to usher in a world where each and every person can flourish with joy and abundance.
As our work grew in geography and scope, we realized we had outgrown our name. Guided by our elders, we were renamed Nexus Community Partners in honor of our ability to hold so many strong relationships.
Twenty years later, we still hold relationships at the center. So, what better way to celebrate this milestone than by gathering in community? Throughout 2025, we will be offering opportunities for you to join us for online learning and in-person celebrations of all that you have helped make possible as part of Nexus. Keep an eye out for more details to come!
As we prepare to celebrate our 20th anniversary and step into 2025, we know these times may feel impossible. Through it all, know that Nexus is still here at your side, working alongside you to usher in a more just and liberated future.
Stay tuned for ways to join our 20th celebration by coming to one of our events, donating $20 for our next 20 years, or sharing a story about your experience with Nexus. We value all the ways people show up for us, and we can’t wait to connect with you!
