Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | 2:00pm ET, 1:00pm CT, 12:00pm MT, 11:00am PT 

Funders Together to End Homelessness is hosting a series of policy-focused funder calls in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision on Johnson v. Grants Pass, the upcoming election and administration transition, and intersecting crises of the time. These discussion-based funder calls are opportunities for philanthropy to share what they’re hearing/doing locally, strategize around national housing justice efforts, and hear directly from advocacy and organizing partners.  

Calls will be lightly facilitated and will cover topics including, but not limited to: 

• What local jurisdictions are doing after the SCOTUS decision and how funders are moving right now to support unsheltered people and prevent further harm.
• Scenario planning for 2025 and beyond, including how the housing justice movement can be strategic about short and long-term policy goals.
• How philanthropy can create more responsive resources to support communities in addressing timely housing needs and opportunities.
• Trends that may affect philanthropic resources or actions in the coming year(s) 
• Other emergent policy topics and advocacy needs 

These calls are off the record and will only be recorded for internal notetaking purposes. Participants are invited to share updates and reflections and bring their own questions for thought partnership from other funders and advocacy partners. 

September 3 Call Details 

At the top of this call, participants will have an opportunity to hear brief reflections from two national advocacy partners before diving into discussion with one another. Tentative discussion topics and questions for September 3 include what folks hearing or doing in their communities after the Grants Pass decision, as well as preliminary thinking about the 2024 Election and change in Administration.  

Speakers

• Peggy Bailey (she/her), Executive Vice President for Policy and Program Development, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities 
• Donald Whitehead (he/him), Executive Director, National Coalition for the Homeless 

Registration  

Please RSVP for this funder call using the button below. You will receive your unique Zoom link once a Funders Together staff person has approved your registration.

Please note: Participation in Funders Together programming is limited to foundations, United Ways, corporate giving programs, philanthropy-serving organizations, and members of Funders Together. Public funders, government employees, and staff at organizations where grantmaking is not the primary function are not eligible to participate. If you have questions about your eligibility, please reach out to Stephanie Chan, Chief Strategy Officer.  

Technology 

These funder calls will take place via Zoom meeting. We encourage participants to turn their cameras on when possible to create a candid space for discussion. If you do not receive your Zoom link or have technical issues logging into this call, please reach out to Jack Zhang, Programs and Communications Manager. 

This call will last 75 minutes.