“Are you able to get a job with no front teeth? Absolutely not, (for access to) health, dignity and esteem and functioning in American society, one must have dental care.”
âThe government certainly has a role to play when it comes to homelessness. . .There are definitely historical policies that were created to make it harder for people of color to own their homes, to live in affordable communities near public transportation. . . For those of us who are doing the work today, weâre not waiting for the government to come-up with the âgrand solution.â However, the things we know that workâĶ We need the government to play a role in that. We need them alongside us.â
“For me, I see a parallel to the business side. Where you have legacy systems and processes that hold you back from being able to do things better and more efficiently, and more effectively. ” Jon Ehlinger, President, Garcia Family Foundation
We highly recommend a direct approach when networking for a social cause. Explain in the first outreach how you became acquainted with their work and that youâd like to help or accomplish a similar goal.
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