According to the Family Business Consulting Group, "shared leadership in family enterprises can serve as an excellent opportunity to take advantage of the broad resources of the family to ensure effective leadership across the enterprise system. . . Embracing the benefits and implementation of shared leadership can be one of the keys to achieving multi-generational...

On this Mother’s Day, we are reflecting once again on the mothers that make us – Lamont Homes – a thriving social enterprise that does well and does good in its community; that is owned and operated by two black women and mothers; and that aligns with the Department of Behavioral Health to provide adequate...

During the quarantine that was 2020, I wasn’t able to do much as far as getting out into the community, so my efforts centered around a lot of donating to fundraisers. So in 2021, I felt that this was definitely a year where we need to be more giving. Life is a lot more appreciated...

I knew that many of these individuals would be considered what’s been termed “The Forgotten Population,” which is very unfortunate. I wanted them to know that they are not forgotten, that they do have people in their community who are rooting for them, who will stand in the gap for them, who will advocate for...

We show that no matter who you are or where you come from, you can do good and do well with determination, hard work, and a good spirit. That even in dark times, you can find ways to be a light for your community. We will certainly continue to do our best to be one...

Phillip now lives in a rowhouse on U Street NW, DC. He takes classes and attends Church locally. He is well known by neighbors near and far for his landscaping services. Some people know him as the “bicycle man,” because he rides his bicycle all around the city. Others know him as “handyman,” because he...

Sylvia Coles and Arnida Lamont have much in common. They are both strong, black women born of the Silent Generation – so called because they were born during a time of war and economic depression. Even still, they both not only survived, but advanced to live long lives full of love, service, and significance. They...

This past Sunday the nation celebrated the mothers that made all of us. So it seemed fitting that Lamont Homes take some time to recognize the mother and daughter (a mother, herself) that make our business possible. It is rare to find a mother-daughter duo that own and operate a business. Rarer still, a business...

I think the importance of being an essential worker in healthcare is… love. You have to be a good nurturer. You have to be understanding. You have to be patient. It’s all about love, and wanting to give that love, because if you’re not willing to do that, it’s not going to work right. You...

We need more people that care for the consumers. They have to really have a heart – you gotta have a heart. Once you come in and you do for the consumers, and they see it, it makes you feel good. It makes you feel like you’ve done a good deed, that you’ve given back,...