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2017 Year in Review

Overview: A snapshot of the foundation’s work over the past year including: > Eight of the most dynamic, thoughtful and compassionate leaders in our field provide a personal take on what drives their work to end homelessness. > Some thoughts about why we focus on systems change and addressing root causes, and how that shapes our funding strategies. > Four of our initiatives that demonstrate…

Big Data: A Key Part of Ending Homelessness in Connecticut

…from funders on expected outcomes and how their performance will be measured. Funders (CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, CT Department of Housing, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Melville Charitable Trust) should better collaborate as a group to provide this clarity and consistency as we pursue data-informed policy-making and system design. The specific set of tools we are using…

Jobs template

…effective implementation plans to achieve Melville Trust’s goals within its strategic program areas. The Executive Director will also develop new and creative initiatives and strategies and will encourage the Trust to embrace innovation and take well-calculated risks. Develop and actualize Melville Trust’s racial equity framework. The next Executive Director will be responsible for the refinement, articulation, implementation, and extension of Melville Trust’s racial equity framework….

New York to Give Homeless Youth ‘No Strings’ Cash for Two Years

…young people participating in the program can receive the payments through a variety of options, including Venmo, PayPal, direct deposit and debit card. After they enter the program, they don’t have to meet any specific requirements to continue to receive the payments. The organizers of the program point to past studies that show the benefits of giving individuals cash as opposed to other government-support programs….

Introducing “A Way Home America”

…A Way Home America will elevate the issue of youth homelessness nationally, identify the policies needed, and provide a collective voice to advocate for changes critical to address this issue. We will learn from young people who have experienced homelessness and we will challenge local communities to establish ambitious goals to house youth experiencing homelessness. As a member of the executive committee of A Way…

Institute for Community Research/Youth Action Hub

…her experiences mirror those of 40% of youth experiencing homelessness. And like her peers, she is resilient. With housing and services, she was able to go to school and work to support herself. Youth Action Hub with Jennifer Ho, Senior Advisor for Housing Services, U.S. Department for Housing and Urban Development What is the Youth Action Hub? The Youth Action Hub is a center of…

Out of Reach 2017

Overview: Out of Reach documents the gap between renters’ wages and the cost of rental housing. The report provides in-depth data for each state and the online companion site provides an interactive map where users can find data by zip code. Author: National Low Income Housing Coalition Date: 2017 Download: Out of Reach 2017…

Three Resources to Support LGBTQ Homeless Youth

…and funders: At the Intersections: A Collaborative Resource on LGBTQ Youth Homelessness By True Colors Fund and the National LGBTQ Task Force At the Intersections is the first-of-its-kind online publication highlighting innovative approaches to supporting youth experiencing homelessness. The guide provides case studies of replicable and successful models and offers concrete solutions to ending homelessness among LGBTQ youth. The guide is very well organized, divided…

Connecticut, We Have Something Big to Celebrate Today

…to me and my loved ones. From 2010-2015, the number of veterans who experienced homelessness dropped by a third. This is an incredible decline, made possible by a focused, deliberate effort to end homelessness among veterans by 2016. It is also the result of a large infusion of federal dollars into rental assistance and support services targeted to veterans and the widespread adoption by providers…

Out of Reach 2018

Overview: Out of Reach documents the gap between renters’ wages and the cost of rental housing. The report provides in-depth data for each state and the online companion site provides an interactive map where users can find data by zip code. Author: National Low Income Housing Coalition Date: 2018 Download Out of Reach 2018        …

#40toNoneDay: A Commitment to End LGBTQ Youth Homelessness

…have a safe and stable place to call home. Show your support and post your own photo on social media. You can download a sign here. Learn more: Just released yesterday! At the Intersections: a new in-depth look into homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth. This first-of-its-kind online publication offers approaches to supporting youth experiencing homelessness, case studies of successful models,…

[EVENT] Could Connecticut Be the 1st State to End Youth Homelessness?

…issue to attend. After the event, funders are invited to lunch at 12:15pm to learn more about how they can support this work. Wednesday, October 24, 2018 9:15am–12:00PM, Funder Lunch 12:15pm-1:15pm Registration opens at 9:15am. The event will begin at 9:30am. Refreshments provided. The Lyceum: 227 Lawrence Street, Hartford, CT Register Organizing Partners U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development U. S. Department of…

Our Priorities

Here are some of the questions we ask ourselves when we review a grant. You can find detailed information on our funding approach here.   Impact: Will this work have a clear impact on ending homelessness or provide opportunities to test a promising model? Are these anticipated results clearly described? Priorities: Will it address one of more of our program areas: Housing, Health and Support…

News from our Executive Director

Dear Friends, I am writing today to share the news that I will be retiring as Executive Director of the Melville Charitable Trust at the end of 2019, and to let you know that we are launching a search process for our new leader. I invite you to review the job announcement. We’d appreciate your help sharing it with talented candidates in your network. If…

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