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DeeDee Strum: This is the mission of American government. But it all takes money, the investment each of us must shoulder. We are the “envy of the world” because of our “quality of life”.

As the vaccines have rolled out across multiple countries and health systems have started inoculating millions and a new administration begins their leadership in Washington after a free and fair election. What better time than now to look for reasons to be optimistic for 2021? READ this great blog!
1) A Step Towards Safe Travel
2) The Environment
3) A Return to Community
4) Time to Buy a Home
5) Better Long Term Health

Part 2 By Bill Barberg In Part 1 of this blog series, I made the case for a national housing strategy designed to create an economic engine for those excluded from the home ownership programs that enabled white households to build wealth in the last century.  In Part 2, as follows, I share some of

Levittown, an all-white community was guaranteed by a restrictive clause in the original Levitt lease that stated, “The tenant agrees not to permit the premises to be used or occupied by any person other than members of the Caucasian race.” This restriction was not unique to Levitt as it was based on a practice recommended by the Federal Housing Authority.

By Bill Barberg – Part 1. Following the intensely polarizing election, the United States needs healing and pathways forward to address the serious challenges faced by our neighborhoods, nation and world.  Together we must improve the economy by addressing the financial struggles of individuals and small businesses. The Common Ground for a Strong Economic Future

By DeeDee Strum: Have you ever said, “What?!? Pink Collar Jobs #a*?” Pink Collar Workers, Us, Women who, regardless of education or job title, continue to be the largest part of the newly displace workforce due to COVID-19, for many reasons:  job closures, duty for childcare/home schooling; fear of bringing the virus home to others.

By Karen Kendra The mad rush is over for another year.  Why were we rushing?  Most of us weren’t leaving the safety of our self-spun cocoons for the COVID Holidays.  But sure enough, after the last of the turkey leftovers were gone, the frenzy began.  I think it was more robotic—that drive to get shopping,

By Rosa Jan Many people fantasize about working from the comfort of their own home, skipping daily commutes for more sleep, family time, and exercise. But it can actually be harder to focus on work when you’re home. Staying productive as a remote worker can take extra effort, and the isolation can eventually make you

By Clare Price How do we plan in a time of complete turmoil and uncertainty? That’s the question most of us are asking in this year of unprecedented change. One thing we know won’t work is pulling out last year’s plan and updating it. So, what will? For my team, the secret ingredient for 2021