First-Ever Funders Institute:
Funders Together is Heading to D.C
We're wrapping up registration for our inaugural Funders Institute and were excited to be bring funders and guests from across the United States and Canada together to engage in conversation about catalytic, outcomes-focused philanthropy, and funders' roles in systems change. The Funders Institute interactive events, expert speakers, and a unique way to connect with other funders and special guests.
Bryan Samuels, Commissioner at the Administration for Children Youth and Families at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will deliver a keynote address emphasizing why homelessness matters to Health and Human Services and what the priorities are, the ways in which HHS is a partner in ending homelessness, and the importance of working with philanthropy to end homelessness.
Throughout the course of our Institute events, you'll learn more about the role of philanthropy in systems change and advocacy, participate in interactive discussions on population-specific issues (including youth, family, veteran, and chronic homelessness), and hear from our expert panel on best practices and where philanthropy has the potential to impact the greatest future change. We'll see you this month in Washington D.C.!
Funders Institute Agenda & Events
Pre-Conference Session*
Monday, July 22 | 7:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Networking Breakfast
Keynote Address: Bryan Samuels, Commissioner, ACYF
Panel Discussions and Interactive Tabletalk Sessions
*You must be registered for the Funders Institute
Powering Change Workshop Track*
(Recommended for Funders)
Monday, July 22nd, 12p.m. - Wednesday, July 24th, 1 p.m.
National Conference on Ending Homelessness Workshop Track
*You must be registered for the National Conference on Ending Homelessness
Communities of Practice Meetings*
Monday, July 22nd | 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.|Youth Homelessness Tuesday, July 23rd | 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. |United Ways
*You must be registered for the Funders Institute
Closing Reception*
Tuesday, July 23rd | 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wine, beer, and hors d'oeurves will be served while funders
relax and connect.
*You must be registered for the Funders Institute
________________________________________________________
Funders Institute Partners & Sponsors
Our Funders Institute Sponsors:
Powering Change Sponsor
Bank of America | $10,000
Networking for Change Champion Sponsor
Melville Charitable Trust | $7,500
Leaders in Philanthropy Sponsor
Anonymous | $5,000
Harnessing Potential Sponsor
Miami Coalition for the Homeless | $1,500
Become a Sponsor:
Learn more about ways you can support the Institute.
Our Partners:
A special recognition for our grantors & dues-paying members.
The Pierce Family Foundation
The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota
The National Alliance to End Homelessness
The Polk Brothers Foundation
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Melville Charitable Trust
Raikes Foundation | The Butler Family Fund
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
The Paul & Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation
The William S. Abell Foundation | Fannie Mae
The Frees Foundation
Contact Allison Silva if you'd like to be recognized as a partner.
Funders Together is pleased to announce a new addition to the Funders Together staff. 
It's been remarkable to watch the impact that social media has had in the arena of homelessness. Not only have Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube become venues for raising awareness about this issue among large numbers of viewers and readers, but 
Funders Together to End Homelessness shares its 
Data on youth homelessness is notoriously lacking. However, we estimate that around 550,000 youth under the age of 25 are homeless and on their own at some point each year. Most of these young people will experience brief episodes of homelessness. Others will experience longer episodes of homelessness and require more significant support. While it's still unclear whether youth who identify as LGBT
Many homeless youth do not have a high school diploma for a variety of reasons, such as frequent moves between home and school, significant life stress, and a lack of family support. Without a basic education, homeless youth are at risk of limited employment opportunities and poverty during their adult lives. Yet despite experiencing homelessness, some youth are able to continue participating in school, demonstrating resilience. Educational resilience refers to continuing education despite adverse circumstances, such as homelessness...
