From Challenges To Change

Welcome to From Challenges to Change, a space where I share my personal and professional experiences to inspire change and advocate for affordable housing.

Join me as I delve into the importance of secure housing, the ongoing fight for equal access, and the transformative power of a safe home.

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Katie Goar Katie Goar

The Crucial Reality of Best Practice Sharing

Recently, someone in the industry pulled me aside and recalled a significant mistake made nearly 20 years ago, naming everyone that was involved. The mistake was clearly still fresh in their mind.

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Deciding to Adopt

Eight years ago this week, I walked into a civil affairs office, signed paperwork, and walked out with a new addition to the Goar family. It was the final formality of a much longer adoption journey.

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Thoughts on Culture

It's our annual "May merch" theme with corporate apparel and loot (a/k/a koozies and tumblers). And my Quadel package arrived today! It got me wondering on a larger scale . . .

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Teams with Themes

Just wrapped up a few incredible days in Memphis, soaking in the creative vibes of our team!

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Juggling Mom & CEO Life

As a mom balancing work and family life, I've missed countless school events over the past 25 years. At first, it weighed heavily on me, suffocating me with guilt.

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