Funders Together is a national network of foundations and corporations committed to ending homelessness. It was founded in 2004 by 5 foundations and 2 corporations that committed $37 million. The network now has 120 members that have collectively committed over $75 million. They work nationally and regionally by sharing best practices, supporting implementing partners, and advocating for solutions like supportive housing that save money long-term. Their goals include leveraging $100 million by 2010 and creating 90,000 new supportive housing units by 2014.

2. Funders Together A national network of foundations and corporations supporting strategic and effective grantmaking to end homelessness

3. Who We Are An affinity group of foundations and corporate donorsFounded in 2004 by 5 foundations, 2 corporations, and 2 implementing partners who committed $37m to ending homelessnessHave 120+ organizational members and $75 million+ committed to ending homelessness

4. How We WorkNational in scope, regional in approach Share best practices in funding, collaboration, and advocacy across the countrySupport the work of our implementing partners, the Corporation for Supportive Housing and the National Alliance to End Homelessness

5. What We Believe“Philanthropy can experiment and test, working in partnership with government to find the best solutions, but the plight of the homeless is a societal responsibility which the society as a whole must be asked to meet.”-- Frank Melville,Founding Board Chair, Melville Charitable TrustHomelessness is a solvable problemInvestments now save money in the long runHousing and prevention work and are cost-effectivePhilanthropy can not do it alone

6. ObjectivesBuild a national network of funders who support proven, evidence-based programsSupport the study, research and collaboration needed to refine and improve practices and policesAdvocate for the increase of local, state and national resources

7. Long Term GoalsCreate the systems change needed to end homelessness for 2 million AmericansRaise and leverage at least $100 million for housing and services by the end of 2010Create 90,000 more units of supportive housing by 2014 (60,000 of the overall goal of 150,000 have already been developed)

8. National Steering CommitteeMelville Charitable Trust, Robert Hohler (chair)William S. Abell Foundation,Tom NurmiBarr Foundation, Melinda MarbleButler Family Fund, Martha TollCampion Foundation, Sonya CampionCorporation for Supportive Housing, Deb DeSantisFannie Mae, Joe WeisbordPaul and Phyllis Fireman Foundation, Deborah FungFrey Foundation of Minnesota, Jim FreyBill and Melinda Gates Foundation, David WertheimerWilliam S. Abell Foundation,Tom NurmiConrad N. Hilton Foundation, Bill PitkinRobert Wood Johnson Foundation, Nancy BarrandNational Alliance to End Homelessness, Nan RomanOsteopathic Heritage Foundation, Terri Donlin HuesmanRockefeller Foundation, Darren WalkerSisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland, Leslie Strnisha

9. Join Funders Together Email request to join to jason@melvilletrust.orgOr, fill out the simple online application at www.funderstogether.org/signupFunders Together to End Homelessness • 220 Newbury Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02116 • 617.236.2244 • www.FundersTogether.org9

10. Partner Voices“It is important to ask what the key interventions are that seem to be making a difference. You will not be surprised to hear among these key interventions are supportive housing and an emphasis on getting the most people with disabilities into housing. Moving people out of the shelter system more quickly both reduces the need for beds and reduces homelessness.”Nan Roman PresidentNational Alliance to End HomelessnessWashington, DC

11. Partner Voices“Society has at times given up on our most vulnerable populations and incorrectly concluded that nothing can be done to address their issues, or to solve the cycle of despair resulting in long-term homelessness. We know differently – there are proven solutions that work. Effective, cost-efficient models that move vulnerable people off the streets and into affordable, permanent housing where they can receive the support they need to heal and build better lives.”Deborah DeSantisPresident and CEOCorporation for Supportive HousingNew York, NY

12. Partner Voices“Ending homelessness is about empowerment. It’s about finding ways to help people to help themselves. It is about applying diligent and thoughtful guidance that enables each individual and each family to acquire self-reliance and independence. The people who help make that happen are among the most talented and dedicated and patient that I have ever worked with.”G. Robert HohlerExecutive DirectorMelville Charitable Trust, Hartford, CT

13. Partner Voices“Chronic homelessness is an issue that cuts across many funders’ interests – from health and health care, mental illness, and child welfare to prisoner reentry, poverty, and community development. No single funder or provider can solve it alone, and we cannot solve it without the involvement of both the private and public sectors.”RisaLavizzo-MoureyPresidentRobert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ

14. Partner Voices“People who are chronically homeless and who are not housed create very, very difficult circumstances in our cities. And wouldn’t it make better sense - wouldn’t our sense of fairness and justice be met by providing them with a supportive housing unit? This is not the 1980s when we were bewildered by this phenomenon. We understand it. We know what works. So the question is, do we have the will to actually implement what we know works, and what, quite frankly, doesn’t cost us any more money to do?”Darren Walker Vice President of Foundation InitiativesThe Rockefeller FoundationNew York, NY

15. Partner Voices“What unites us all, what powers us all... is the vision of a society where everyone has a place that they can call home. It is a vision we all believe can be achieved. We are sure that some day, sooner rather than later, others will look back upon this time and say: In such a great country, with such unbelievable resources, what on earth took them so long?”Stephen MelvilleBoard ChairMelville Charitable TrustHartford, CT

16. Funders Together to End Homelessness • 220 Newbury Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02116 • 617.236.2244 • www.FundersTogether.org16Funders Together: Homelessness Ends Here