A fresh start begins with more than a roof. In this reflection, Onward Program Manager Crystal Madison shares how residents, board members, and volunteers came together to help others moving into housing—and what that says about resilience, dignity, and community.

Why serve on the Onward Board of Directors? In this guest post, Onward Board President Jim Nelson shares why he chose to join the board, what he's learned about youth homelessness over the past two years, and why serving has been one of the most rewarding volunteer experiences of his life.

Read his reflections on the power of stable housing, the impact of community, and why he's inviting others to consider joining Onward's mission. Applications for one board position beginning in January 2027 are open through July 15.