Change is a journey, and today, we’re excited to share an important step in ours—we are becoming Mission Belonging.
The decision to transition from Community Building Art Works to Mission Belonging reflects a strategic evolution that aligns with our expanding vision, deepens our impact, and enhances our ability to reach those we serve. This shift positions us for broader partnerships, increased visibility, and new avenues of funding, ensuring that our mission continues to flourish.
Why Mission Belonging?
Mission Belonging captures the heart of our work—fostering belonging through creativity, connection, and community among veterans, service members, and civilians. This name is more intuitive, emotionally resonant, and easier to remember, offering stronger opportunities for brand recognition and audience engagement. Most importantly, it eliminates ambiguity about our purpose, reinforcing our identity as an organization that transforms lives through shared creative expression.
Honoring Our Roots, Shaping Our Future
While we are embracing this transition, the essence of our work remains unchanged. Our workshops, performances, and storytelling events will continue to create safe spaces for healing, creativity, and meaningful connection. Becoming Mission Belonging is about more than a name—it is about strengthening a movement where belonging is not a privilege, but a shared responsibility.
We invite you to be part of this exciting journey. Together, we are building a world where every person—especially those impacted by military service—feels seen, heard, and connected.
Thank you for being part of this transformation. We can’t wait to share what’s next.
With gratitude,
The Mission Belonging Team
CBAW Marketing & Communications Manager
Rob Haney is an artist, writer, and graphic designer with a passion for making slick-looking and fun images that catch the eye and draw viewers in. Rob worked for over 10 years in retail banking and management in their previous life, before returning to school and earning an Associates of Arts with Honors from Rock Valley College in 2012. An early addict to Twitter, Rob enjoys liking and resharing cool stuff and interacting with people who hold similar interests on the internet. When not online, Rob writes and reads poetry, creates both physical and digital artwork, and watches British mystery shows.