Co-sponsored by Neighborhood Funders Group and Funder for Housing and Opportunity 

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 2:00pm ET, 1:00pm CT, 12:00pm MT, 11:00am PT

In this political moment, we are witnessing expedited harmful and inhumane treatment of our neighbors, particularly those who are unhoused. Politicians are exploiting the suffering in our communities to slash funding for social services, dismantle racial justice progress and policies that protect people, and expand the scope of criminalizing poverty. Meanwhile, the billionaire class alongside corporate landlords, real estate developers, and police unions seek to secure deeper public subsidies and erode government protections by scapegoating the very people who are struggling to survive.

All the while, community organizers and movement leaders are working tirelessly to support their communities and neighbors who are impacted most by the federal government's continued attacks. And many are wondering: Where is philanthropy in all this?

In this briefing, we will examine the political polycrisis impacting housing justice and public health efforts and philanthropy's role in supporting solutions at the intersection of homelessness, overdose, and unmet mental health needs. Attendees will hear from movement leaders about the political challenges and opportunities to advance policy solutions and build community-based power, as well the critical need to support collaboration between the seasoned advocates and organizers who are building a national response. We will also explore actions philanthropy can take to address the immediate needs while simultaneously resourcing the long-term re-imagining of systems of care.

Speakers

• Antonia Fasanelli | Executive Director, National Homelessness Law Center 
• Kassandra Frederique | Executive Director, Drug Policy Alliance 
• Shameka Parrish-Wright | Director, VOCAL-KY 
• Michael Durham (moderator) | Director of Networks, Funders Together to End Homelessness 

NOTE:

In order to promote candor and openness, this webinar will NOT be recorded. Notes will be provided to registrants who were unable to attend the live event.

Please note that solicitation from movement partners is possible.

Registration

Please RSVP through Neighborhood Funders Group.