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Daniella Levine Cava Veteran Housing Corp would ask three questions about the housing projects you support or are involved with: 1. How much funding, federal tax credits, or government benefits or incentives from all government sources did the projects receive? 2. What is the affordability period for each project? 3. What guarantees exist that tenants will not be displaced after the "affordability period expires? Every local, state, and federal housing authority and affordable or workforce housing stakeholder should adopt the State of Vermont's "permanent affordability" policy as a model for all future government funded or subsidized housing projects or developments, no exceptions! https://lnkd.in/eFEUC8c8

I have been waiting for the right moment to post this message and after the last 48 hours, now is the right time. Your marginalized and multicultural communities are suffering. Most of us who were born here are now suffering from an identity crisis and a belonging crisis. I urge you to check in on your colleagues and make sure that they take 5. They may look OK but they are not. Let us remember that diversity and inclusion are not mere buzzwords or checkboxes on an agenda. They are living, breathing concepts that require genuine care, understanding, and action. By encouraging an atmosphere of empathy and compassion, we can create spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Over these months, we have witnessed the power of our convictions as we engage in impactful boycotts. By supporting local businesses and rejecting those that fail to align with our values, we are not only reshaping the market but also shifted the spotlight onto the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. As we continue down this transformative path, let us remember that the true power lies within us – within our collective to bring change, within our ability to lead by example, a world that embraces compassion. I encourage you to watch the below video, it is a powerful message, I have watched it a few times since Christmas. I also encourage you to google Harrison Ford's aka Indiana Jones 😉 2019 Climate message which is equally as powerful. Thank you https://lnkd.in/e4UDDHHH

Have you read it? "Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community" by Robert D. Putman. In a groundbreaking book based on vast data, Putnam shows how we have become increasingly disconnected from family, friends, neighbors, and our democratic structures– and how we may reconnect. Putnam warns that our stock of social capital – the very fabric of our connections with each other, has plummeted, impoverishing our lives and communities. Putnam draws on evidence including nearly 500,000 interviews over the last quarter century to show that we sign fewer petitions, belong to fewer organizations that meet, know our neighbors less, meet with friends less frequently, and even socialize with our families less often. We’re even bowling alone. More Americans are bowling than ever before, but they are not bowling in leagues. Putnam shows how changes in work, family structure, age, suburban life, television, computers, women’s roles, and other factors have contributed to this decline. Learn more about the book at https://lnkd.in/egpfmnc5 Register for our UNUM Digital Series, "Join or Die," Thursday, October 5th at 7 PM, featuring author Robert D. Putnam at https://lnkd.in/eH8GBZD5 #strongertogether #civility #unitedwestand #democracy #ciivicengagement #civildiscourse #bridgingdivides #bethechange #listenfirst #joinordie #bowlingalone

Here are just a few things that Olyfedders have shared when asked about authenticity and belonging at OlyFed. Get to know us and learn more about our DEI&B initiatives by visiting the COMMUNITY section of our website: https://lnkd.in/g3PNtyVp

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#Working with #youth is very #exciting and certainly never a dull moment. While for most completing school it's imperative to have a job as most homes need the additional #income. Once the youth find #jobopportunities more than often they get into a comfort zone and find it tough to #furthereducate themselves. This is a cycle I am all to familiar with myself. I enjoy our 121 sessions to sit and gain their insight as to why they working, what is the #shorttermplan, #longtermplan and my favourite when we establish a #personaldevelopmentplan specific for the #individual. One youth really really wants to be a firefighter. His #maingoal is to work to #help the #family for next 18months and in this time get ready to sign up for Firefighter. The group chuckled as we in a call center right. Told the team to hang on we open to hear from each one. He was shy and i assured him a session later to discuss more. Later on he opened up, his heart was made up 4yrs ago when a shack in his area was alight. He saved an elderly man and his dog, the firefighters gave him a special thanks as the #firetruck couldnt reach in time. He never forgot that feeling of #fulfillment and kept dreaming about being a firefighter. He doesnt know any firefighters and wouldnt know where to begin to get more #information. He recently got access to a smart device and needed support to navigate. We spent time searching and found the #Firefighteropenday and the Volunteer Wildfire Services, they hosting a fundraiser this Sunday https://lnkd.in/erxhMkpF He was ecstatic and gave me #biggesthug ever. He was super chuffed that I acknowledged his #dream #preciousmoment 100% #commitment #motivation to #KPIs in the timeframes and with excellent customer care. His going to #rescue those customers, put out all the #escalations and take #bonus home every month #livehisbestlife Taking the time to understand their why, then work out when they plan, to do what they truelly want to do and how, makes a high impact. #BPOIndustry has been a lifeline for most and whilst each one is #happy to be #employed let's never forget the #dreams and #aspirations. #leaders #engage #connect #knowtheirwhy #listentounderstand #settingexpectations #coaching #121matters #lovewhatwedo #aspiretoinspire #howtotrainafirefighter It's #International #FirefighterDay 04 May 2024. Let's honour these heroes and celebrate the lifelines they have provided. Let's raise awareness to those aspiring to become #firefighters of opportunities such as #whatsonincapetown this Saturday at #athlonestadium #firefighteropenday meet and greet these heroes and ask all the questions you have to understand what you need to do to join. https://lnkd.in/eBdDKYBu https://lnkd.in/eYuTKuWt

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At CornerCap, building relationships with clients is a priority. Our team enjoys getting to know our clients personally, celebrating milestones such as anniversaries and the birth of grandchildren, and sharing everyday life experiences like having aging parents or children leaving the house. This personal connection means we can support clients through highs and lows, from sickness and death to marriages and graduations. #WealthBulding #WealthAdvisors #FinancialPlanning https://lnkd.in/gU-zGy7R