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Eric Dillard (left) and Brantly Grier

Angela Williams (cooking) and Winona Butler

With the Right Assistance, Anytime is the Right Time to Start a Business Mark Twain famously said, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” Clearly Eric Dillard (above left) who, at age 75, founded the climate change non-profit, New Frontier, agrees with that sentiment. Eric, a resident of NHPF affordable property, The LaSalle at Lincoln Heights for the past six years, contacted LaSalle RSC Brantly Grier to work on setting up his business. Together with Brantly, the two began the process of securing a tax ID, trademark, and articles of incorporation. As soon as the process is complete, Eric will be moving his business into an office space.

The Heart and Soul of Volunteering

At two NHPF properties, Mark Twain in Chicago and St. Luke’s Plaza in St. Louis, two women found purpose and fulfillment in the embrace of volunteerism. Angela Williams and Winona Butler, residents of these two communities respectively, embarked on a journey of service which not only enriched their own lives but also transformed the fabric of their communities. Operation Pathways, the onsite service provider subsidiary of NHPF, provides residents the tools, resources, and coaching they need to achieve housing stability and meet their academic, financial, and wellness goals. Angela, a cheerful and dedicated member of Mark Twain, first dipped her toe into volunteering by assisting with various activities and events organized by the RSC at Mark Twain.

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Our Top Picks for Spring Stay on top of issues affecting affordable housing and social justice topics via these interesting choices!

1. Housing in America Podcast: Pathways to Homeownership Putting a roof over their heads is a struggle for many Americans. Rising house prices, restrictive zoning, increasing rents, and a lack of small mortgages are some of the hurdles facing people who want a safe and secure place to call home. Alex Horowitz and Tara Roche, directors of The Pew Charitable Trusts’ housing policy initiative, discuss some of the challenges—and how to overcome them—for those pursuing homeownership.

10 THE NHPF QUARTERLY MAY 2024

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