When Olivia Solis heard about the youth development specialist position at AntFarm three years ago, she hadn’t been seeking it out. But it would seem that AntFarm was looking for someone like her.  A former manager from the nonprofit knew Solis and how she interacted so well with their grandson, and recommended Solis apply. Three years later, she’s worked her way up in the organization, taking on even more responsibility with the somewhat new Sandy YouthHub, with the org’s Nu

As winter settles into our area, AntFarm’s housing team is working with heightened awareness. The colder months bring additional stress for people already living close to the edge. Bills increase. Missed hours on a paycheck carry more weight. Transportation becomes more complicated. Firewood runs out sooner than expected. When maintaining basic necessities is already unstable, winter has a way of magnifying every vulnerability. Housing instability in smaller communities like