At Funders Together, we believe that we can end homelessness in the United States and philanthropy will play a critical role in this effort. But first, we must come together to share what works, learn from each other, and challenge each other to develop innovative, long-lasting solutions.
Featured Resources
Featured Resource:
Racial Inequity in Homelessness
It's time for philanthropy to engage and address the racial inequity in homelessness, recognizing that unequal access to housing is the biggest inequity issue.
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Grantmakers Toolkit for Ending Homelessness
Homelessness is a complex issue, but it is not an unsolvable problem. It can be ended and philanthropy has a vital role to play.
Resources by Subject
Systems Change
Funders are setting aside short-term successes to prioritize sustainable results. How can a systems approach accelerate change in your community? Effective Grantmaking to End Homelessness
Many resources offer guidance on the effectiveness of your grantmaking, but few provide specific advice about grantmaking to end homelessness. These resources do just that. Advocacy for Funders
What does funding advocacy look like? How do you measure success in your advocacy grants? What can you do to advocate as a philanthropic leader? Funders Networks
Collaboration and partnership are at the heart of our national approach to ending homelessness. Learn how our funders networks are making progress in their communities.
Funders are setting aside short-term successes to prioritize sustainable results. How can a systems approach accelerate change in your community? Effective Grantmaking to End HomelessnessMany resources offer guidance on the effectiveness of your grantmaking, but few provide specific advice about grantmaking to end homelessness. These resources do just that. Advocacy for FundersWhat does funding advocacy look like? How do you measure success in your advocacy grants? What can you do to advocate as a philanthropic leader? Funders NetworksCollaboration and partnership are at the heart of our national approach to ending homelessness. Learn how our funders networks are making progress in their communities.
Resources by Population
Family Homelessness
Until recently, family homelessness has been addressed with temporary shelter or transitional housing and services. We now understand that a systems approach is necessary. Youth Homelessness
Young people interact with our systems in very different ways than adults. Our approach to funding and services must address their unique needs. Chronic Homelessness
Chronically homeless individuals are some of the most vulnerable in our communities. Stable housing – coupled with appropriate supportive services – is crucial to ending homelessness for this population. Veteran Homelessness
Veterans returning home often face Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and traumatic brain injuries, conditions that are correlated with homelessness. And for the first time, we are seeing more women veterans experiencing homelessness.
Until recently, family homelessness has been addressed with temporary shelter or transitional housing and services. We now understand that a systems approach is necessary. Youth HomelessnessYoung people interact with our systems in very different ways than adults. Our approach to funding and services must address their unique needs. Chronic HomelessnessChronically homeless individuals are some of the most vulnerable in our communities. Stable housing – coupled with appropriate supportive services – is crucial to ending homelessness for this population. Veteran HomelessnessVeterans returning home often face Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and traumatic brain injuries, conditions that are correlated with homelessness. And for the first time, we are seeing more women veterans experiencing homelessness.
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