
Charting a Course Through Disparity: Insights from Mendi Blue Paca
In a recent episode of The Business of Giving Podcast, Mendi Blue Paca, the CEO of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF), revealed the alarming housing affordability crisis affecting Black and Latino households in Fairfield County. She explained how FCCF’s strategic initiative, Fairfield County Forward, aims to combat social inequalities by focusing on systemic changes and leveraging community strengths. Additionally, she shed light on the importance of value-driven and inclusive leadership in shaping an authentic, equity-centered organizational culture, which she believes is vital for creating sustainable positive change in communities.