Anyone who has followed me, seen me speak, or been to a training I’ve facilitated can likely ascertain one thing about me: I care about people. I know firsthand how impactful being shown even a modicum of decency and respect, to be seen as a human being, can be. One of the human issues that we are collectively facing as a community in the city of Portland is an increase in homelessness and housing insecurity for our friends and neighbors. And that is why I am supremely honored to be a member of the steering committee for The Pledge PDX: neighbors helping neighbors. I implore PDX businesses to join me in supporting our homeless and houseless neighbors today!