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Basic Needs Are Critical
In January I wrote to you about the Foundation’s new strategic plan that established four primary areas of focus for our work through 2031 (at least).
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Maximum Impact Requires Focus
In January I wrote to you about the Foundation’s new strategic plan that established four primary areas of focus for our work through 2031 (at least).
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A Job Is Not the Goal. A Career Path Is.
In January I wrote to you about how our Board adopted a strategic plan in 2025, guiding our decisions and focusing our work through 2031. I attempted...
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Getting Ready to Get Ready
Last month I shared some background on the listening and research journey the Foundation has been on for the past 18-24 months.
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Building A Roadmap in 2025
Last year at this time I wrote a reflection of the previous year, 2024. To refresh our memories, 2024 was my first full year as Executive Director of...
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Reading The Situation
Last month I wrote about the importance of volunteering, and how volunteering helps us all feel like we’re part of making our community a wonderful...
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The Time Is Now
If you’ve been up with the news, you are likely aware that some of the consequences of the extended federal government shutdown are beginning to show...
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The Magic of the Magic City
An Address to Barberton City School District Educators Editors note: This article was originally written as an address to the full staff of Barberton...