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🌟 Reflecting on a Journey of Advocacy and Change 🌟 I recently came across an article from the *Winter 2009 issue of The Bridge* that documents my early efforts to enhance services for those facing housing instability in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Reading it revived memories of the challenges we faced and the milestones we achieved. It also reminded me of a time when collaboration among agencies felt more seamless and less influenced by politics and personal agendas. Such synergy was crucial to our success in service delivery. 📚 The article recounts my beginnings, inspired by my grandmother's unwavering commitment to providing shelter for children and families in crisis. This experience, along with my own personal encounters with adversity, deeply influenced my career path and approach. Today, still as passionate as ever, I am dedicated to systemic change through my role at MTAN Solutions, LLC, where "More Than A Number" is our guiding principle. We strive to recognize and address the unique needs of each individual and organization we partner with. My past experiences fuel my mission to refine homeless system design and provide comprehensive HMIS support. Known for my radical honesty and authenticity, I consistently push for innovative and effective solutions that challenge the status quo and foster significant improvements. 💡 I invite you to explore this glimpse into my past efforts and join me in the continuous journey to support our community members experiencing housing challenges. Inspired by what we've accomplished, we are poised to innovate and push for systemic solutions. #HousingInsecurity #SocialChange #CommunitySupport #HMIS #Advocacy

Critical thinking: My thoughts about making a better world: child care workers 500,000 dollars per year ;kindergarten teachers $400,000 per year; primary school teachers $300,000 per year; high school teachers $200,000; University teachers $100,000; Researchers no pay only on commission of 50%; Doctors no pay only on piece meal for the cured; lawyers no pay only paid on piece meal on winning cases, penalty on cases lost; policemen no pay only paid on piece meal for each rehabilitated criminal……. Use this system of reward for our work, humanity will thrive.

"Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane." - Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. As we continue to navigate through challenging times, this powerful statement by Dr. King resonates more than ever. In his speech to the Medical Committee for Human Rights in 1966, Dr. King highlighted an often overlooked aspect of social justice – healthcare equality. Today, as we witness ongoing disparities in healthcare access and quality affecting underserved communities, these words serve as a poignant reminder of our collective responsibility. It's not just about treating illnesses; it's about addressing the root causes of healthcare inequality. As professionals, leaders, and community members, we have the opportunity to drive change. Whether it's through policy advocacy, community outreach, or corporate responsibility initiatives, every action counts towards building a more equitable healthcare system. Let's honor Dr. King's legacy by committing to reduce healthcare disparities and ensuring that quality healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Together, we can make a difference. #HealthcareEquity #SocialJustice #MLKLegacy #InclusiveLeadership

Moving in the right direction...

Typical approaches to #change can exacerbate existing #inequity, limit support & chill empowered participation in #community life. The #traumainformed approach lights a brighter path to building capacity for sustainable change: https://loom.ly/YuHUCSc #TakeOnTrauma #TransformTrauma #HOPEisNEAR #WereAllInThisTogether #CoalitionBuilding #Advocacy #Resilience #TraumaPrevention

Today is Juneteenth, an important day in American history when we celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. It is also a time to reflect on the ongoing struggle for equality and justice. As a healthcare organization, we acknowledge the impact of systemic racism on health outcomes and remain committed to addressing these disparities. 
Learn about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion - https://fmolhs.org/dei/ #Juneteenth #HealthEquity

We want to congratulate one of our Executive Council and Founding members, Syrita Steib of Operation Restoration , on her nomination to the fourth cohort of Civil Society Fellows and completing this cohort’s first of five seminars together in Montgomery, Alabama. Launched in 2019, the Fellowship invests in and cultivates the next generations of national leaders, across political ideology and other differences, to explore and forge solutions to the most significant issues facing our society, including but not limited to racial injustice, mental health advocacy, economic disparities, and more. Fellows address these issues on both communal and societal levels, contribute toward collective progress, and preserve our nation’s democracy. Read more about her award and cohort from the Civil Society Fellowship: A Partnership of ADL and The Aspen Institute at https://ow.ly/oxHu50Q85eZ #EducationRevolution #UnlockingOpportunities #MITInnovation #STEMOPS #EducationalDevolopmentCenter #sySTEMImpactedpodcast #advocacy #STEMeducation #STEMcareers #equityineducation #reentry #formerlyincarcerated #mentoring #hope #criminalrehabilitation #reintegration #lifeafterprison #secondchancesprograms #opportunity #empowerment #hopeforchange #breakingthecycle #transformativejustice #socialjustice #equity