Washington State reduced homelessness among unaccompanied youth and young adults by 40% after launching a concerted campaign to do so in 2016. While we will not rest on our laurels, we celebrate this life-saving success, especially in the context of the regression represented by the Supreme Court’s ruling on Johnson v. Grants Pass.
Join this discussion to hear the funder perspective on Yes to Yes, a lauded public-private partnership. After an overview of what the project accomplished, we will focus on how funders worked in collaboration and adapted to feedback in real time, highlighting the cross-system (education, criminal-legal, foster care, etc.) work that proved essential. The conversation will highlight transferable lessons that funders in other states can embrace, including strategies applicable across all age groups of people living with housing instability.
Learning Objectives
Describe three accomplishments of Yes to Yes in Washington State
Name an example of how Yes to Yes’ funders adapted their approach based on feedback from partners in real time
Understand how other states can replicate Washington’s success
You will receive a unique Zoom link once a Funders Together staff person has approved your registration.
Speakers
Sheila Babb Anderson (she/her), Campion Advocacy Fund, President, Housing & Homelessness
Paula Carvalho (she/her), Program Officer- Youth Homelessness, Raikes Foundation
Marie Groark (she/her), Managing Director, Schultz Family Foundation
This webinar is sponsored by Funders Together to End Homelessness. Co-Sponsors include Grantmakers for Education, Grantmakers for Thriving Youth, and Youth Transition Funders Group.