by Ben Weakley | Aug 25, 2026 | Blog, In The Community
Ben WeakleyBen Weakley spent fourteen years in the U.S. Army, beginning with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and finishing at a desk inside the Pentagon. He writes poetry and prose about the enduring nature of war and the human experience for veterans, their...
by Ben Weakley | Nov 19, 2025 | Blog
As 2025 draws to a close, you can make a powerful difference through Mission Belonging—while also making the most of your charitable tax benefits. Here’s what recent and upcoming tax changes could mean for you: Key Tax Law Updates to Know New floor for...
by Ben Weakley | Nov 14, 2024 | Blog
A message from Art Saves Lives editor, Ben Weakley about our open submissions period. We build community one story, one voice, at a time. In February this year, my dear friend and colleague Seema Reza entrusted me to be the editor of an essay series that enacted a...
by Ben Weakley | Feb 2, 2024 | Blog
TLA Network Inaugural Awards Outstanding Organization of the Year: Mission Belonging We’re thrilled to announce that Mission Belonging has been awarded the Transformative Language Arts Network (TLAN) Organization of the Year for 2023! This prestigious...
by Ben Weakley | Dec 27, 2023 | Blog
Thank you for making #MissionBelonging 2023 a success! SolsticeThe Earth today tilts one way, then another. And yes, though all things change,this night again will watch its fireflies,then go in to a bed with sheets,to lights, a beloved. To running water cold and hot....
