Letter from the Executive Director November 2025

Letter from the Executive Director November 2025

Dear NERSC Community, 

As we approach the end of the year, I know many of you are may be feeling the weight of the season already — not only the reflection that naturally comes with the holidays, but also the uncertainty surrounding what is happening at the federal level. When our communities are anxious or afraid, it can take extra energy to show up with steadiness and compassion.

Please remember you are not alone in this work, and your efforts make a profound difference every single day. November is a good time to pause and ask ourselves, are we nurturing the spark that led us to service coordination work in the first place? To help you reflect, recharge, and reconnect, I encourage you to take advantage of our free online CEU opportunity: Essential Skills for Professional Success on November 13th and upcoming Ask Me Anything sessions about Career Paths in Affordable Housing. Register in the NERSC portal and get them on your calendar to refill your cup and reconnect with our shared mission.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff, we do want to share some sad news. This past weekend, we lost one of the founding members of NERSC, Sam Falzone, whose vision and dedication helped shape NERSC into what it is today. We are deeply saddened by his passing. We will be sharing more about Sam’s impact and legacy in the months ahead.

In times like these, connection matters more than ever. Reach out to your network. Log onto the NERSC Portal to share your stories — of hope, of challenge, of the good that persists even in uncertain moments. There are also many resources there to support you and your residents as we navigate these times together.

Thank you for all that you do and for the care you bring to your communities.

Stay safe and well.

Sincerely,
Kate Cantwell
NERSC Executive Director