3 Ways We Can Strengthen Our Communities

1. 3 Ways We Can Strengthen Our Communities

2. Most experts, commentators and analysts these days are proficient at announcing and articulating the many problems that we face in our communities, and across our country. Yet, when it comes to talking or writing about how to fix them, they typically fall silent — not because they don’t care, but because the challenges are staggering and overwhelming in their scope and complexity. Fortunately, there are active change agents in our midst like Vista Realty Partners’ Founder Eduard de Guardiola, who are not just capable of telling us what’s wrong, but much more vitally, they point the way forward towards practices, programs and projects that unleash practical and sustainable solutions. According to Eduard J. de Guardiola — an Atlanta resident, entrepreneur, and active philanthropist — believes in positive change, claiming that the following initiatives and causes are the best ways to strengthen our communities immediately.

3. End domestic hunger by supporting food banks and food drives. Despite the fact that the U.S. is experiencing strong economic growth and unemployment in some areas is at an all-time low, a staggering 40 million people struggle with hunger. What is even more shocking is that 12 million of these people are children who are not getting the basic daily nutrition they need to focus at school, and properly develop physically and psychologically — which puts them at a major disadvantage that can severely limit their potential later in life. Comments Eduard J. de Guardiola: “We cannot sit back and wait until we feel affluent enough to think about helping our fellow citizens who are situationally or chronically food insecure. Those of us who are blessed with enough to eat need to take the lead and be part of the solution right now. According to the Atlanta Community Food Bank — Nearly 23.6% of young children (ages 5 and under) in the U.S. live below the poverty level and more than 1 in every 5 Georgia kids live in food insecure households. The US Census shows the 2018 poverty threshold was $25,900 for a household of four. Recent reports state millions of Americans are one missed paycheck ahead of poverty. If families aren’t worried about basic human needs such as choosing to pay for food instead of utilities, they will be able to focus on a better future. I am committed to addressing the hunger problem in the Atlanta area through both monetary donations and more food drives at all the properties in Vista’s portfolio. Fighting hunger is now the #1 philanthropic initiative of the de Guardiola Family Office.”

4. Build more workforce housing. When it comes to the economy, much of the attention is paid to ongoing growth and rising employment. However, this good news story is masking a darker undercurrent: in many parts of the country, and especially in suburban areas, housing is prohibitively expensive — which is forcing families to choose between paying the rent, or paying for their kids to go to college, paying for much-needed health services, or in some cases paying for basics like utilities and food. In the last few years, the U.S. has experienced booming job growth in entry level jobs, construction, manufacturing, transportation, and other types of employment that are not necessarily high income. Eduard J. de Guardiola explains that this trend has led to a massive number of individuals and families who urgently need affordable, safe rental housing. Eduard de Guardiolaactively encourages clients to consider investing in properties that help solve this housing gap, which is not just great news for suburban workers, but it is also a win for clients who earn strong and safe returns, and who know that they are doing something very important and meaningful in the community.

5. Establish mentoring programs that pay it forward. There is an incredible amount of untapped knowledge across industries and sectors that, once accessed, would not just change our society for the better: it would transform it in ways that we can only imagine. But to get there, we need leaders who have experienced the highs and lows in their respective professions to mentor those who will one day take their place in positions of power and influence. Eduard J. de Guardiola says that the de Guardiola Family Office is built on the concept of paying it forward. He further adds that, it is incredibly rewarding and energizing to provide new entrepreneurs who are entering the real estate market with counseling and mentoring, a portfolio to back their funding request, and in some cases funding to sponsor their business plans. Eduard de Guardiolais hopeful that other leaders will follow suit and realize that they have wisdom and encouragement to offer the next generation, regardless of what industry they specialize in.

6. Eduard J. de Guardiola’s Final Thoughts It is evident that there are underlying issues in our communities, and change agents need to step up and influence the general public to generate awareness and encourage others to provide support where they can. The leading issues surrounding North America according to Eduard J. de Guardiolaare ending hunger, creating more affordable housing options, and the sharing of knowledge to future generations. When we band together our powers to change societal issues is limitless, we must become one and address these issues head-on in order to create a stronger foundation for our future leaders.

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