When we think of homelessness in America, what comes to mind? After more than three decades of involvement with HomeAid, one thing I've learned is that homelessness rarely has a simple explanation. And if we want to make meaningful progress toward ending it, we must be willing to look beyond what we see today and better understand how we got here.
Thirty years ago, a group of leaders in Sacramento's homebuilding industry came together around a simple but powerful idea: What if the people who build homes for a living could use their expertise, relationships, and resources to help those who don't have a place to call home?
I was invited to share the HomeAid story, where we started, the work taking place across our network today, and where we believe we can go together in the years ahead with leaders from First American Title’s Homebuilder Services Division.
When builders, trade partners, manufacturers, designers and other industry leaders come together, there is an incredible opportunity not only to talk about what we are building, but also about the communities we are building together. I recently had the opportunity to attend the Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) Building Industry Show (BIS).
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Association Management Conference (AMC), and once again, I was reminded just how valuable these connections are for HomeAid America.
One year ago, HomeAid America launched Unsheltered Conversations with a simple idea: create a place for meaningful conversations about homelessness that move beyond statistics, stereotypes, and headlines
One of the most rewarding parts of my role at HomeAid America over the past eight months has been partnering with four of our affiliates as they searched for their next Executive Director. It's a responsibility I don't take lightly because every Executive Director has the opportunity to shape not only the future of their affiliate, but also the lives of the individuals and families they serve through HomeAid.
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to attend the National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference in Washington, D.C. The conference brings together over 1,600 advocates working to end homelessness across the country.
For the second consecutive year, I had the privilege of attending the Southeastern Builders Conference (SEBC) in Orlando, Florida. There is something special about being surrounded by thousands of professionals who are passionate about building communities—and even more rewarding when those conversations lead to opportunities to advance HomeAid's mission.
