While the world was in the global COVID crisis together, individual struggles varied widely, especially among those struggling to stay in their homes. “Maybe they lost their job during the pandemic because the organization they were working for shut down and they didn't have the type of job that allowed them to go virtual,” shares Tonya Tyler, vice president for national initiatives operations at NeighborWorks America. 

Summary: Home means many different things to many different people. For Arica Gonzalez, it meant a refuge for her family and her neighbors – and it started with cleaning up one alley. Learn more about this resident leader and why NeighborWorks America will honor her with the Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership. 
Summary: Natural disasters have become more frequent – and more devastating. Moreso for communities of color seeking information in their native languages. Erica Alexia Ledesma and Niria Alicia Garcia want to make sure they’re Spanish-speaking community is ready for the next one. Learn more about these resident leaders and why NeighborWorks America will honor them with the Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership. 
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