I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and partnership. These are indeed challenging times, yet together, we continue to make meaningful progress in our shared mission.

The team at the CoC is here to serve you and to support you in every way possible. Our commitment is to provide guidance, resources, and assistance so that together we can best serve those in our community who are less fortunate. At the same time, we know that true impact is achieved when we work collaboratively—sharing ideas, strategies, and responsibilities—to educate, inform, and empower one another.

Accountability and shared responsibility are essential. Each of us plays a critical role in both the successes we celebrate and the challenges we encounter. By embracing this collective responsibility, we strengthen our partnerships and ensure that we remain resilient, adaptable, and effective in the work we do.

As we move forward together, we vow to lead with passion, commitment, transparency, and genuineness. My dedication to our mission is unwavering, and I am committed to working alongside you to achieve our collective goals.

Thank you for your continued trust, collaboration, and commitment. I am confident that, together, we will persevere, overcome challenges, and continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

– Christopher J. Richardson, Executive Director, Summit County Continuum of Care

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