Funders Together Blog: Homelessness Ends Here

Positive Outcomes for Victims of Domestic Violence and Families through Housing First Pilot Program

Posted by · March 02, 2015 9:47 AM

Beginning in 2009, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation supported a pilot program to prevent homelessness for survivors of domestic violence and their families. Here's what they learned.

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The Challenge of Serving Those Who Have Served

Posted by · February 23, 2015 10:07 AM

One year into a new grantmaking initiative focused on women veterans, The Simmons Foundation and United Way of Greater Houston share their lessons learned and hope for the future.

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3 Must-Haves for Every Child

Posted by · January 12, 2015 3:40 PM

Hint: stable housing, great schools, and strong communities are key pillars of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's Pacific Northwest initiatives.

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A Home for the Holidays

Posted by · December 22, 2014 9:45 AM

Philanthropy was a catalyst for the funding of the National Housing Trust Fund, which will increase access to housing for low-income families.

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Philanthropy’s Role in Ending Veteran Homelessness

Posted by · November 24, 2014 8:34 AM

Private foundations have generally played a small role in helping to end veteran homelessness. Yet even small private investments can have tremendous impact.

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Making a Fundamental Connection: Housing is Healthcare

Posted by · November 19, 2014 9:11 AM

Exploring new opportunities to connect health services in housing for both individuals and families recovering from homelessness

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Why the Raikes Foundation is Excited to be Part of Foundations for Youth Success

Posted by · November 13, 2014 12:15 PM

Why joining a new community of practice can help funders end and prevent youth homelessness.

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Moments from Conrad N. Hilton Foundation's Annual Convening on Ending Chronic Homelessness in LA County

Posted by · November 11, 2014 10:42 AM

Highlights from the 2014 gathering of public sector partners, key stakeholders, grantees, and experts to share and advance the collective effort to end chronic homelessness in Los Angeles.

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Seizing the Moment: Partnering to End Youth Homelessness

Posted by · October 01, 2014 4:44 PM

Funders Together was thrilled to attend the True Color's Fund's first Forty to None Summit this week, where we talked about philanthropy's role in ending LGBTQ youth homelessness.

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What Philanthropy Can Do To End Youth Homelessness in America: Invest in Policy Advocacy, Youth Voice, and Public Education

Posted by · August 28, 2014 8:45 AM

America’s young people could have a safer, more secure, and much brighter tomorrow if philanthropy and government collaborated to invest in five key areas. (Part 2 of 2)

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