July 06, 2021 | online at https://lweworld.com/

In this uplifting interview, Linda Wellbrock, founder of Leading Women Entrepreneurs (LWE) and the Force for Change Awards, sits down with Robert Stack, founder and CEO of Community Options Inc., a national nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with significant intellectual and developmental disabilities through housing, employment and community inclusion.

Robert shares the organization’s inspiring origin story, which began at his kitchen table in Bordentown, New Jersey, fueled by maxed-out credit cards and second mortgages to cover payroll and purchase the first three group homes. Community Options has since grown into a nationwide network with over 600 homes, a staff of more than 5,200 and a $100 million endowment initiative aimed at raising direct care wages and ensuring long-term sustainability.

Honored as a Force for Change award recipient, Stack offers valuable insights on building impactful, mission-driven organizations and his vision for expanding both services and leadership. This conversation is a must-watch for anyone passionate about social impact and creating lasting change.