Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.
In this interview, Joanna Smith Ramani, Co-Executive Director of The Aspen Institute Financial Security Program, interviews Lynn Heller, Founder and CEO of the Climate Access Fund. Lynn details how the Climate Access Fund is spearheading innovative financing approaches to make community solar accessible to low-income households. Their initiative not only addresses climate change but also creates substantial financial savings and shared ownership opportunities for communities. The interview highlights the importance of collective action and opportunities for shared solutions to tackle the urgent issues of climate change and financial security.
Aspen FSP Fellow Devin Murphy is committed to growing models of wealth building so that all U.S. families can thrive. Learn more about his work in this Q&A.
Severe weather hazards are an increasing threat for small businesses. This report offers a framework to understand the challenges faced by small businesses, as well as opportunities to support their recovery.
All households deserve to build–and sustain–the wealth they need to thrive. But when home equity is the largest source of wealth for most Americans, how do renters gain assets? This video spotlights the current state of renters’ wealth and calls on leaders across sectors to come together and co-create solutions that expand renters’ wealth-building pathways.
