In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in the studio by Sean Spear, President and CEO at Community HousingWorks. Hear Sean discuss childhood memories of memorizing and reciting literature and his background and experience in acting classes and how it helped him with presentations.
The Community HousingWorks focuses on providing affordable housing and resident services. These services include education programs for children, financial counseling, and health and well-being support for seniors and individuals with special needs.
Hear Nancy and Jose mention their visits to Community HousingWorks locations and their impressions of the organization's commitment to improving residents' quality of life. Sean explains the organization's approach to community development and its emphasis on creating a stable home environment for residents to pursue their long-term goals.
Sean discusses the challenges faced during the pandemic and how Community HousingWorks adapted its programs and provided support to residents, including emergency rental assistance and food distribution. Sean highlights the importance of resident services and collaboration with other community providers to address the specific needs of residents.
An excellent episode on filling gaps in the community with Sean Spear. Here are some other takeaways from the interview:
