In Kenya, HEART Africa is advancing programs to help single, HIV infected mothers survive and thrive in some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable. With a root goal of helping … Continue Reading...
Author: John Donlevy
Kenya Projects- March, 2024
My projects in Africa over the years have centered mostly in Tanzania with water wells, sanitation, the Katavi Girls School in Usevia and our efforts on economic development through our … Continue Reading...
Ensenada Food Distribution- January 6 2024
A team of Rotarians from Auburn and Winters travelled to Ensenada, Baja California for a four day project to help our partner Club- Rotario Ensenada Centenaria in their Dia de … Continue Reading...
My “In-N-Out Burger” Philosophy on Management:
Being a successful small town City Manager quickly brings the revelation that you do all the same things as the managers in larger cities but without the staff or resources. … Continue Reading...
Op Ed- Housing and Homelessness in California
I recently contributed the following Op-Ed on Housing and Homelessness in California calling for the re-establishment of redevelopment agencies, better collaboration between public housing agencies and the private sector, mental … Continue Reading...
The Power of Saying “YES”- Project Playground
I have always preached the power of “saying YES” when approached by the community. In government we seem to think we know or can do more than the community in … Continue Reading...
Katavi Youth Center- Usevia, Tanzania
One of the best Rotary Club Presidents I have worked with is my friend Woody Fridae who I sponsored into the Winters Club in 2005.Woody has served in many capacities … Continue Reading...
Risk and Reward- The “hole”
The year was 2008, the economy had just collapsed on speculative lending, the great recession had begun, businesses and restaurants were closing everywhere, liquidity in markets had all but dried … Continue Reading...
Community Service- At the heart of all we do!
This website is titled “In the Business of Where People Live” because we really believe that! Our lives are based on service, helping those in need and building opportunity for … Continue Reading...
Building a Framework for Revitalization
In my 38 years in local government, I always had in my job description redevelopment, economic development and planning! It was always about being a part of the team which … Continue Reading...