#108 Turning a Personal Life Experience into a Life Mission, with Alicia DeLashmutt Founder and President of Our Home

In this month of December, Sybil is focusing on the question of why people give, and she is very excited to share this interview with Alicia. Alicia is somebody who is focused on giving back and she's donating her time and her money to an issue that she cares personally about so much, and it's connected to her daughter and her family. Alicia is a great example of why people give and why you as a donor, might find inspiration in her story to continue to give to the world.Episode Highlights:Alicia’s journey as a mother of a special needs daughterGiving to fill a gapSpecial opportunity in the niche donorsAlicia DeLashmutt Bio:Alicia DeLashmutt is the Founder and President of Our Home, Inclusive Community Collaborative, a non-profit whose mission is to promote, support and develop inclusive and diverse communities. She is also the Founding Neighbor of Cathedral Park Cohousing, an inclusive and diverse cohousing community forming in Portland, Oregon. She is the proud mother of an awesome young adult daughter whose interests include baseball, Fritos and opera. Her daughter, Neva experiences Mowat-Wilson Syndrome, a rare genetic syndrome whose effects are widespread and will require significant supports throughout her life. Alicia is a Montana State University graduate and has a professional background in landscape, interior and architectural design. A 2007 Oregon Partners in Policy Making graduate she has participated in the Portland Public Schools Special Education Advisory Council, the Oregon DD Coalition, the OHSU Lend and Oregon Pediatric Improvement Programs, and as Program Coordinator and advisor for the North West Down Syndrome Association Kindergarten Inclusion Cohort. She is a national speaker on the importance of community and connection for all of us. Alicia is an active advocate and parent mentor who believes that the inclusion of ALL, regardless of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or gender identity is necessary for a vibrant and healthy community.Links: Our Home Website: https://www.ourhomeicc.org Cathedral Park Cohousing Website: https://www.cathedralparkcohousing.com E-Mail: [email protected]  or [email protected] you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/95-Guide-Rahrhttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/87-Steve-Kretzmannhttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/75-denis-hayesCrack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!In this new course, you’ll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more! Link for the wait list for the Philanthropy Accelerator  https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-WaitlistLink to the nonprofit email sign-up to connect  https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraisingCheck out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com. Connect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at [email protected]!