The power of community is truly incredible. The recent Resiliency Village online fundraiser generated nearly $30,000 toward the purchase of property in two weeks but it’s not just about the money. The number of donors –many of whom were from out of the area- and the speed with which the funds came in affirm our belief this is the right response at the right time for the issue at hand. The team at RV is grateful for and humbled by the outpouring of support. With each contribution, encouraging message, volunteer […]
Hear Our Radio Interview
Resiliency Village on the Air Mother Lode Views (on-air interview from early 2019) focused on a local organization’s efforts to help residents facing challenges related to things like trauma and homelessness. Resiliency Village was created in early 2019 in response to the rise in homelessness. Guests included Dr. Brenda Chapman, Shelley Muniz and Erin O’Hare. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Mother Lode Views airs Saturday and Sunday morning at 9:30 on AM 1450 and FM 102.7 KVML. Mother Lode Views can also be heard Sunday morning at 10 o’clock […]
Resiliency Village – If not us, who? If not now, when?
I was recently asked why I’ve chosen to work on this project. The questioner brought up a number of potential setbacks and obstacles to delivering the level of service we envision to people on the margins, not the least of which is public indifference or even hostility toward homeless people. I understand it will be challenging and even a small group of outspoken people can derail a project by shouting loud enough, but we have to make this effort for the sake of our collective community soul. What does it […]