Stirring When the Building Squeals
The first four months of 2026 have moved at a rapid pace, and there has been a great deal unfolding in my life. I have recently stepped into a higher-level role with a nonprofit organization I have been connected to for more than 20 years. Over time, I have served as a partner, donor, researcher, and board member, and now I have the privilege of serving as executive director. It has been an incredible journey to experience this work from so many different perspectives. We are an emerging nonprofit founded by a passionate singer-songwriter who truly lives out the vision and purpose of the work we are called to do. In a relatively short time, we have grown from having no paid staff to a team of four, each compensated at varying levels as we all balance other commitments and careers. Our focus is on supporting families and students who are experiencing hardship and working to remain housed during a time when affordable housing is increasingly scarce and often overlooked in city plan...