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Your Brain Needs a Home Too: How Housing Improves Mental Health

When witnessing homelessness, most people notice the physical conditions: the clothes, the grooming, the tents, etc. But what if we told you there were conditions you cannot see with the…

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Songs of Hope: Looking at the Event, Its Impact, and Its Future

1. How was it planning the 5th Annual Songs of Hope? It was definitely challenging, but also incredibly rewarding!  I started my role as the Event and Donor Relations Specialist…

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Aging into Housing Instability: The Importance of Affordable Housing for Older Adults

We are all familiar with nursing homes, retirement communities, and other facilities that care for older adults, ensuring they can live out their lives with the support they need. But…

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Rising on Her Own Terms: Kierra’s Path to Stability

On a warm summer morning, Kierra walked into her own apartment, this time not just as a tenant but as someone who had found her footing and reclaimed her future.…

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Why Listening to Those We Serve Matters

In the realm of social work, organizations are established to help guide, uplift, and advocate for people who are often navigating real and vulnerable circumstances. When measuring a program’s efficacy,…

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