Agenda 05-11-2021; 6 - Affordable Housing Advisory Board – Appointments Discussion

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12 Page 2 of 3 Saru Salvi Conflict of Interest: Advisory Board on Aging Background, education and experience relevant to this board: My mother is 101 years old. I have learned a great deal about the services to the elderly on the local, state and federal level. Albeit, that my mother lives in MA, I at least know what questions need to be addressed and how to dig and find the answers. As a senior myself, I find negotiating the services available from different resources can be confusing. I feel that I can offer valuable insight to the Board about senior s needs. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to serve of this board because I feel that it is important that we give our senior citizens all of the support they need and also anticipate needs that they do not recognize. As I stated above, my mother is 101 years old and there are services she is receiving that I never knew existed. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Not only being a senior myself, but having a mother who is elderly, I can bring a unique viewpoint to the board from the caregivers side. Recognizing that many seniors/elderly do not have access to information, often a caregiver has to step in and help. So not only are the seniors/elderly need support, but the caregivers as well. Conflict of Interest: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: 990744288 Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: At one time I lived in public housing and received government housing assistance. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: After my experience in trying to find affordable housing in Cambridge MA, I would like to give back to my current committee by offering my experiences. Making sure the community understands the value of an economically diverse population, the acceptance of affordable housing could increase, helping to unify our communities. Gentrification has put housing out of reach for many people who grew up in these ares. Conflict of Interest: I understand the need for affordable housing. It can be very difficult to find, especially in an expensive area. I also understand the concerns of neighborhood people who are afraid to have lower income populations around them. Having experienced government housing assistance, I could bring that experience to the board to help address the neighborhoods concerns. Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: