Dear Friends,
I am humbled. When I set out to become a Realtor, my goal was to put food on the table and support my kids while still being able to pick them up from school. I never imagined I would like it so much, and certainly did not think I would have so much success that I could consider extravagant things like saving for retirement. But here I am, my cup overflowing.
I am also very aware of how lucky I am, and that for many Americans, my life is a fantasy. Fear and scarcity abound- and are justified. I know what it’s like to lay awake at night worrying about money. Poverty is stressful. It would be very easy for me to just keep my head down, keep working, and just take care of my own, but I see how much pain the country is in and I feel the need to do something to help. I am now in a place where I can give back, and I am looking for ways to do it.
Part of it will be leaning into philanthropy- I’ve been a longtime donor for New Story, (a portion of each commission check goes the them). I have recently joined the leadership circle for our local NPR station, and am planning to step up my support of organizations like A Sense of Home in L.A. that target homelessness at the root level by supporting at-risk people. I am also open to your suggestions! After all, it’s your support that got me this far 🙂
Thank you all for your support. Here’s to more great things yet to come.
Until soon,
Emily