Giving Back Podcast

Shara Gonzales is the President and CEO of New Beginnings, an organization that helps those who have been displaced in Hutchinson, Kansas. The goal is simple, to achieve permanent and affordable housing for the disadvantaged, and to create successful outcomes for all members of the community. Shara has dedicated 27 years of her life to serving her community in a sustainable way. Find out more about her and her story on today’s show!    Key Takeaways: [3:30] Who is Shara and why did she create New Beginnings?  [6:40] To help people out of homelessness and bring them back into the community, a ‘one size fits all’ approach simply doesn’t work.  [9:35] Shara’s work focuses on creating stability so that people can go to work without being worried about where they’re going to sleep that night.  [12:10] What is an Oxford house and why does Shara like that housing model? [17:00] How does Shara screen for people? [21:25] How does New Beginnings get funded?  [25:00] You can’t have a house without a job, so why don’t we