August 01, 2022

In the Housing-Starved Bay Area, a MacKenzie Scott Gift Fuels Grassroots Approaches

August 01, 2022/ Martha Ramirez

Thanks to a $20 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, United Way Bay Area is expanding its housing justice work. It’s one example of how the mega-donor’s unrestricted funding is being used to tackle a pressing regional need.

July 21, 2022

Amid a Surging Housing Crisis, Should More Funders Be Paying Attention to YIMBYism?

July 21, 2022/ Philip Rojc

As the U.S. housing crisis escalates, a growing movement of advocates are saying yes to more housing in their backyards. While it has its controversies, YIMBYism may be an under-explored opportunity for impact.

March 22, 2022

California's Homelessness Problem Has Long Defied Solutions. Here’s What Five Funders Are Doing

March 22, 2022/ Martha Ramirez

Even before the pandemic, California had around 28% of the nation’s homeless population. Here’s how five Golden State funders are approaching a problem that continues to stymie philanthropy.

September 16, 2020

"Where People Live Matters." Housing Funders Seek Systemic Change as Crises Mount

September 16, 2020/ Philip Rojc

Already staring down an affordability crisis before COVID-19, housing funders now face a looming eviction crisis. At the same time, the field is evolving fast, as new vehicles for collaboration pop up and racial justice critiques take center stage.

June 02, 2020

As COVID-19 Escalates the Housing Crisis, Funds Flow to Help Low-Income Renters

June 02, 2020/ Philip Rojc

COVID-19 is worsening already high levels of housing insecurity, and government response so far is only providing temporary relief for renters. With affordable housing providers already struggling, here’s one effort to hold the line.