From Kate
“Getting sturdy” in times of change
Dear Walk-In Community, Late last month, our Board of Directors met and passed a new budget, designed to guide our work in the year ahead. I’d like to acknowledge the incredible investments being made by the volunteer members of our Board of Directors. They are investing many hours of time, shared expertise, and mental load…
Read MoreWalk-In “shouldn’t” exist – but last weekend, you showed me why we do, and why we must
Dear Community, Presence, Possibility, and Partnership It was wonderful connecting with so many of you last weekend at our event, “Resilient We Rise” – an intimate evening of reflection, healing sound, and shared vision. We grounded to presence, shared stories, and generated hope. We heard from each other about what matters most: accessibility, connection, and…
Read MoreA season change, an upcoming event
Dear Community, As October unfolds and the days start to grow shorter, I am aware of that we are transitioning to a new season. We cleared our gardens this past weekend and planted some bulbs. We are shifting from an abundance of light, and our energy flows into a new rhythm – one that inevitably…
Read MoreOur new executive director, Kate Fischer
Kate Fischer, LICSW, became Walk-In’s executive director in August 2025. Kate is a social worker with years of experience as a counselor and volunteer at Walk-In. Grounded in a vision for justice and an understanding of policy, Kate has worked to implement and scale models for integrated care. Kate has focused her career on alleviating…
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