Carolyn Loftin
The main areas of focus in Carolyn's work are being a community liaison for individuals seeking affordable housing, creating pathways to economic stability, and strengthening community partnerships.
One of Carolyn's most rewarding responsibilities has been to educate participants in making sound financial decisions that are feasible and practical in relation to where they are in their financial journey. Carolyn believes that good financial management is key to navigating out of poverty, but if the information is not applicable to real life, it can be a very frustrating experience.
Throughout her career, Carolyn hopes to continue to encourage others to maximize their potential to stabilize their finances and to cultivate a community of individuals who will serve each other to the best of their abilities. She truly believes in the fruitfulness of learning to serve each other well, and also to learn from the experiences of one another.
Carolyn currently serves as the president of the Virginia Association of Housing Counselors, which is a statewide organization that trains and develops housing counselors.
She also serves on the board of Partnership For Housing Affordability a nonprofit organization through coordination, education, and leadership, champion affordable housing policies and developments that meet the needs of all citizens and strengthen the region’s economic vitality, attractiveness, and competitiveness.
Outside of Urban Hope, Carolyn is an active board member of Rise Richmond which is a nonprofit organization serving the youth of Richmond’s East End and equipping them to make life-transforming decisions.