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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A Better Momma Bear

On this day 34 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted, granting civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities. Yet, disability discrimination is the highest category of fair housing complaints filed.

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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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