Helping More Communities Build Economic Resilience

Lamell McMorris of Edward Jones shares insights on building stronger communities through economic resilience and expanded opportunities.

When we all work together to create resilient communities, we build opportunities for people to prosper. I know this because I’ve experienced it.

I grew up in a single-parent home on the south side of Chicago. My education, family, and community all helped me – and others around me – become resilient, and now I have the privilege to help others on that journey.

As an adult, I’ve worked to spur housing and economic development in the community I grew up in and others. It is a personal mission for me, and it’s an important piece of the resilience puzzle, but it is not the only one.

"Creating resilience requires an integrated approach that touches every aspect of a community: education, infrastructure, job development, access to quality healthcare, mental health and more."

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