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Grants for Homeless Shelters: Where and How to Apply

Qgiv

Homelessness is a significant problem in the United States. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ 2021 State of Homelessness report , there were 580,466 people in the United States who were experiencing homelessness in 2020, 30% of which were families with children. State and local government agencies.

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Breaking the cycle: Supporting veterans and military families’ basic needs in local communities 

Candid

Such “bad paper” discharges can severely limit access to veterans’ benefits, leading to cascading effects on education, employment, housing, and overall well-being—including heightened risks of homelessness; anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and traumatic brain injury; substance misuse; and suicide. “By

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6 Places to Find Grants for Your Non-Profit

The Fundraising Authority

Many non-profit organizations rely on grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to round out their fundraising efforts. 3 – Local Grantmakers’ Organizations Most major metropolitan areas, and many other locales have regional associations of grantmakers.

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How can the nonprofit sector create more sustainable and healthier workplaces?

Charity Village

Not-for-profits are our soccer teams and symphonies, hospitals and homeless shelters, foundations, and food banks; they protect our environment and provide education; their work is international and local; and they are where we worship and work. It is impossible to imagine community life without not-for-profit organizations.

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Resources to Help Those Impacted By Hurricane Ian

Blue Fox

Brevard Homeless Coalition The lead agency for the Continuum of Care and management of homelessness in Brevard County. Natural disasters rightfully take our focus when they hit, but that tends to pull focuses from the causes in our communities that rely on fundraising for general support. Johns | co.st-johns.fl.us

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From Novice To Champion: Empowering Board Members

Bloomerang

A strong and effective board can help provide strategic direction, keep your finances in check, and uphold a high standard of governance. Board match programs in your community that your local community foundation or United Way may offer. Few things are more critical to your nonprofit’s success than your board of directors.

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The Fresh, New Approach For How Governmental Leaders Achieve Unparalleled Success

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Kettl share compelling and instructive stories about some of today’s most successful bridgebuilders—federal state, and local government leaders who transcend boundaries and partner across sectors, to achieve success and meet their goals. More and more of government parties require collaboration with non-governmental leaders.