Occasionally we come across people who have learned to live beyond and outside their self-interest for the good of others. At the end of my first interview with Bruce and Kirk I asked them for advice for another interview. They both mentioned Janel Bowers and now I know why. I am fortunate to have crossed paths with Janel.
Janel is the Chief
Development and Operations Officer for an organization in Kansas City, Friends of JCDS. Janel, in many ways,
embodies the mission of Friends of JCDS, an organization that finds
creative ways to respond to the need of individuals to be successful in society
as they face the reality of intellectual
and development challenges. Friends of JCDS, a non profit is separate from JCDS, a
government organization. They do, however, work in kinship as Friends of JCDS supports individuals JCDS serves. Friends of JCDS works to provide,
real affordable housing in Johnson county which is a rarity. The housing that
Friends of JCDS provide are affordable as well as physically accessible.
Janel began her role at Friends of JCDS in 2015. This week
she will be leading the completion of their 16th home. Rent for
these homes are $325 a month, making the homes affordable. Her background and skills lead Janel to have
a holistic approach that works toward the overall well-being of people who live
in their home including basic needs and well-being to thrive in society.
I encourage you to listen to the discussion that Janel and I
had on Story Corps that will help you know Janel better: https://archive.storycorps.org/communities/oneing/ While you are there, check out the interview
with Bruce and Kirk whose story is also on this page.
For further information about Janel see:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/janel-bowers-m-a-a78aa68
https://unitedwaygkc.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=54458
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