Posts by: Sarah Armour-Jones

Inside Philanthropy Briefing: Housing and Homelessness
Philanthropy addressing homelessness and a lack of affordable housing is tiny in comparison to public funding, but charitable giving can fill some gaps and has the potential to support real change.

Dr. Karen DuBois-Walton Assumes Leadership of Melville Trust Board
The Trust is fortunate to have another exceptional leader to carry on the Melville family’s legacy.

Announcing the Launch of the Housing Narrative Lab
Through research, education, training and communications support, the Housing Narrative Lab is focused on telling the story of who becomes homeless and why.

Our New Grantmaking Strategy for Equitable Results
Focusing on the people most impacted, and the conditions that cause them to lose their housing in the first place.

NY to Give Homeless Youth ‘No Strings’ Cash
New York City is launching an experimental program that will give some homeless young people no-strings-attached direct cash payments of $1,250 per month as part of a public-private partnership supported by the mayor's office.

Ford and Robert Wood Johnson Foundations Put $7.5 Million Into Efforts to Give Tenants Clout
As HouseUS works to support more tenants’ right groups, other philanthropic efforts are underway to ensure the federal money is put to good use.

The Stories We Tell
We tend to tell children heartening stories that have happy endings, and tales that boost their ambitious dreams.

Alyia Gaskins Joins the Trust as Senior Program Officer
A public health strategist and urban planner, Alyia has over 10 years of experience developing and executing large-scale initiatives and partnerships.

“Where People Live Matters.” Housing Funders Seek Systemic Change as Crises Mount
An overview of how the philanthropy is responding and adapting during a tumultuous time.