Reflections

Everyone we interact with deserves to flourish and prosper. Every single one deserves to thrive.

Where ever you are, if you are reading this, check on people around you. The Arizona heat is excessive this summer.

A simple "Hello" lights up people with smiles and the recognition they have been seen. This is the fuel to fire our endeavors.

Every organization needs financial support to continue serving those who need help today. The options to be involved are endless.

There are more people experiencing homelessness in 2023 than in 2022 in Maricopa County. And it is more than the reported 9,642.

If I had a magic wand, I would wave it and put resources into helping people stay housed—create more housing, control rent increases, and prevent all housing crises.

If I started anything with you in 2019/2020 through today, and haven't finished, I'm ready to go! Where were we?

Housing First is evidence based. And it's not Housing Only. To have positive outcomes it must be Housing With Services.

Systems Thinking is re-engineering the pieces, measuring the dynamics, ripping things apart to find root causes, and building solutions.

My friends, the faithful, the random text messages that make me laugh, think, plan, and have human connection. You bring me balance.