Funders Together Blog: Homelessness Ends Here

Ending Youth Homelessness: What Funders Need To Know

Posted by · September 22, 2016 11:11 AM

Initial Learnings from Foundation for Youth Success

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Homelessness: The Symptom of a Much Larger Challenge

Posted by · June 28, 2016 12:55 PM

On June 23^rd, FTEH Board Member David Wertheimer spoke in Orlando, FL, at The Road Home Breakfast gathering of the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness. Still reeling from the shock of the deadly attack against the LGBTQ community at the Pulse nightclub that took 49 young lives and wounded 53 others, the city’s officials nonetheless made the decision to move ahead with The Road Home event, which became yet one more step in the long and painful journey to a community’s recovery.

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The 100-Day Challenge: Community by Community

Posted by · June 14, 2016 7:40 AM

The launch of Away Home America also kicks off the 100-Day Challenge to end youth homelessness, community by community, and yours can be a part of the movement.

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We Can All Go Home Now...

Posted by · June 09, 2016 10:57 AM

Funders Together CEO, Amanda Andere, attended the White House Policy Briefing on Youth Homelessness held on June 3rd and walked away with some key action items in order to leverage the momentum of those partnering to end youth homelessness.

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Facilitating Systems Change to End Youth Homelessness: Foundations for Youth Success Minnesota Convening Takeaways (Part 2)

Posted by · May 03, 2016 8:00 AM

Members of Foundations for Youth Success (FYS) gathered in Minneapolis April 7th and 8th to learn about the inspiring work happening in the state to end youth homelessness. In this second post in our series, Casey Trupin of the Raikes Foundation reflects on how the convening strengthened his understanding of philanthropy's role in preventing and ending youth homelessness.

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Facilitating Systems Change to End Youth Homelessness: Foundations for Youth Success Minnesota Convening Takeaways (Part 1)

Posted by · April 26, 2016 10:00 AM

Members of Foundations for Youth Success (FYS) gathered in Minneapolis April 7th and 8th to learn about the inspiring work happening in the state to end youth homelessness. Angela D'Orazio of Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland came away from the convening inspired and armed with key takeaways to apply to her foundation's work to prevent and end youth homelessness.

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Shifting the Focus From Criminalization to Housing

Posted by · April 04, 2016 9:00 AM

What would happen if we started focusing on housing those experiencing homelessness instead of criminalizing the individuals? Maria Foscarinis of the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty examines the moral and financial cost of the criminalization of people who have fallen into homelessness and how funders can help redirect policy towards housing instead.

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United Ways are Uniquely Positioned to Help End Homelessness, and Yours Should Be Part of the Conversation Happening Now

Posted by · March 22, 2016 8:29 AM

Funders come in all shapes, sizes, and capacities. How can United Ways use their influence and capabilities within the community to end homelessness?

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Persistence Pays Off: This Is The Year for the National Housing Trust Fund

Posted by · March 17, 2016 10:22 AM

After nearly 15 years, the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) is slated to start dispersing funds to states. How can philanthropy support and ensure the success of the program?

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Lessons Learned from United Ways Ending Homelessness

Posted by · March 03, 2016 10:31 AM

United Ways play a unique role in the community serving as funders and conveners, but even more, their value is highlighted through their deep relationship with local businesses through the workplace campaign fundraising model. This position provides an opportunity to play an important role in community’s efforts to prevent and end homelessness.

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