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Webinar: Learn More About Joining Foundations for Racial Equity, Cohort 2

Posted by 77sc on November 09, 2020

Thursday, January 14, 2021 | 2:00pm ET / 1:00pm CT / 12:00pm MT / 11:00am PT

If we are going to end homelessness, we must acknowledge and address structural racism and racial inequities as root causes of homelessness and housing instability. Funders need to focus on changing the systems that create and perpetuate racial disparities and inequities. Doing so is not an easy or quick task, nor is it solely the role of philanthropy. But together, we can take steps to educate ourselves and use our influence locally and nationally to push for housing justice.  

In 2019, Funders Together launched the first cohort of Foundations for Racial Equity. Starting in June 2021, we will convene a second cohort of Foundations for Racial Equity to support more funders in moving the needle toward greater racial equity in homelessness and housing.  

Join this informational webinar to learn more about Foundations for Racial Equity and whether participating in the second cohort is right for you.

 

Webinar goals:

  • Hear what the goals of the community of practice are and examples of the conversations the community of practice will have
  • Hear who should participate and expectations for participants
  • Learn what participants from the first cohort learned and how their work changed during the community of practice
  • Learn how to apply to be a part of the second Foundations for Racial Equity cohort

Speakers:

  • Stephanie Chan, Director of Membership and Programs, Funders Together to End Homelessness
  • Kristin Aldana-Taday, Program Officer, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and participant in the first FRE cohort
  • Christy Prahl, Program Director, Crown Family Philanthropies and participant in the first FRE cohort

This webinar will take place via Zoom and will last 60 minutes. The webinar will be recorded, and the recording will be posted publicly on the Foundations for Racial Equity page after the webinar.

 

How to Register

Please register for this webinar through the button below. Once confirmed, you’ll receive call-in information directly from Zoom, which will be resent the day before and day-of the program. If you have any questions about registration in the hour before this webinar, please contact Lauren Samblanet, Knowledge Management and Communications Manager.

Please note: Participation in Funders Together programming is limited to private funders, United Ways, philanthropy-serving organizations, and/or 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 any questions about your eligibility to participate, please contact Stephanie Chan, Director of Membership and Programs.    

 

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January 14, 2021 at 2:00pm - 3pm
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Stephanie Chan, Director of Membership and Programs ·

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