Funders Together Blog: Homelessness Ends Here

Funders Together and the November 6, 2012 Election

Posted by · October 01, 2012 12:03 PM

It’s troublesome that the issue of homelessness has maintained a comparatively low profile in this election season, regardless of which candidate or party is holding the microphone at any given point in time.

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Public-Private Partnerships: An Effective Way to Address Our Community’s Needs

Posted by · September 18, 2012 9:06 AM

I’m never quite sure what the reaction will be when I mention the concept of “public-private partnerships” to a colleague.

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Funders Together Goes to Washington

Posted by · September 05, 2012 12:15 PM

Part of philanthropy’s responsibility to the most vulnerable in our society is to call on government―both elected officials and non-elected staff on both sides of the political aisle―to work in ways that are just, effective, and efficient.

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Ending Family Homelessness Requires Changes in the Ways We Do Business

Posted by · August 08, 2012 2:20 PM

Changing the way we do business has the potential to improve outcomes for families who are homeless across each of our communities.

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Reflections on a Week in the “Other” Washington

Posted by · July 23, 2012 10:46 AM

Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in a broad range of events in our nation’s capital that, once again, confirmed for me that we can and will succeed in our long-term goal of ending homelessness.

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HHS Secretary Highlights Foundation’s Systems Change Work

Posted by · July 19, 2012 12:52 PM

Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius gave the keynote address at the National Conference on Ending Homelessness.

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National Mental Health Conference Being Hosted in Tulsa

Posted by · July 17, 2012 8:58 AM

This fall, advocates, funders, service providers, consumers, and researchers will convene in Tulsa, Oklahoma for the 2012 National Zarrow Mental Health Symposium & Mental Health America Annual Conference.

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The Power of Mini Planning Grants to Fuel Systems Change in Homelessness

Posted by · July 11, 2012 2:15 PM

When we first became involved with homelessness, we noticed that the national focus and most of the local work was on ending chronic homelessness. While we applauded this effort, we wanted to see the 10-year community planning process include homeless families as well.

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In Ohio, Medicaid is a Life Changer for People Experiencing Homelessness

Posted by · June 27, 2012 10:26 AM

A new study reveals that a large number of clients served by the supportive housing program qualify for Medicaid, and the majority of services being provided would be considered eligible for Medicaid reimbursement.

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Housing Development Correlates to Homelessness Reduction in Tulsa

Posted by · June 20, 2012 12:18 PM

The Building Tulsa, Building Lives capital campaign to end chronic homelessness continues to expand and develop. As a result, with more housing development, chronic homelessness in Tulsa, Oklahoma has decreased.

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