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2018 Funders Forum

Posted on Past Events by · March 08, 2018 12:53 PM

The 2018 Funders Forum was held in Los Angeles in conjunction with the National Conference on Ending Family and Youth Homelessness. Seventy individuals representing 34 different foundations and United Ways joined us as we explored philanthropy’s role in preventing and ending family and youth homelessness.

When Homelessness Becomes an Emergency

Posted on Blog by · November 24, 2015 9:28 AM

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What happens when cities start to declare homelessness as an "emergency"? Where do we go from here? Funders Together Board Member, David Wertheimer of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation explores how these declarations can aid the fight to end and prevent homelessness.

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

Posted on Blog 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.

3 Must-Haves for Every Child

Posted on Blog 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.

What Happens When We Really Start to End Homelessness

Posted on Blog by · August 07, 2014 2:48 PM

Reflections on our 2014 Funders Institute

Making Connections: Economic Opportunities and the Pathway to Ending Family Homelessness

Posted on Blog by · July 23, 2014 9:58 AM · 1 reaction

Across the country, communities -- and funders -- are creating systems that work for families.

Understanding the Connections Between Family Homelessness and TANF: Tips for Funders

Posted on Blog by · April 17, 2014 9:06 AM

Today, in every state, a family that relies entirely on TANF for income cannot cover the cost of fair market rent. Funders can play an important role in addressing the gaps.

Making Public Housing Work for Families (Part 3 of 3)

Posted on Blog by · February 24, 2014 10:50 AM

The final post in a three-part series on The Fairfield County Community Foundation's efforts to improve the lives of families in Connecticut.

Making Public Housing Work for Families (Part 2 of 3)

Posted on Blog by · February 18, 2014 9:50 AM

The second post in a three-part series on The Fairfield County Community Foundation's efforts to improve the lives of families in Connecticut.

Making Public Housing Work for Families (Part 1 of 3)

Posted on Blog by · February 11, 2014 8:30 AM · 1 reaction

The first post in a three-part series on The Fairfield County Community Foundation's efforts to improve the lives of families in Connecticut.

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What happens when cities start to declare homelessness as an "emergency"? Where do we go from here? Funders Together Board Member, David Wertheimer of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation explores how these declarations can aid the fight to end and prevent homelessness.

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.

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

Reflections on our 2014 Funders Institute

Across the country, communities -- and funders -- are creating systems that work for families.

Today, in every state, a family that relies entirely on TANF for income cannot cover the cost of fair market rent. Funders can play an important role in addressing the gaps.

The final post in a three-part series on The Fairfield County Community Foundation's efforts to improve the lives of families in Connecticut.

The second post in a three-part series on The Fairfield County Community Foundation's efforts to improve the lives of families in Connecticut.

The first post in a three-part series on The Fairfield County Community Foundation's efforts to improve the lives of families in Connecticut.