Even two-percent givers should remember that unless the basic need for affordable housing is met, we cannot meet other community objectives. One of the most powerful things companies can contribute is leadership. Let's encourage our executives to join the boards of local nonprofit organizations dedicated to housing. Let's reach out to public housing agencies to find out how our expertise is needed. Our collective knowledge, energy and varied talents can lead to creative solutions.
Companies have the unique ability to mobilize large numbers of people in support of a worthy cause.
We should make affordable housing a rallying point in our companies. Encourage employees to get involved personally or through company sponsored programs. The affordable housing crisis touches us all. It's about housing the workforce needed for a strong economy, it's about creating stable neighborhoods, and it's about ensuring everyone ahs a safe and affordable place to live. Realizing this dream will require a higher level of commitment from both the public and private sectors.