The Fund for People in Parks: New Projects for 2021
has selected several new projects to fund in the coming year. The projects include a filmmaking project in Sequoia National Park, a theater-related project in Eugene O鈥橬eill National Historic Site, educational signage in Great Basin National Park, and more!
The Fund has also announced a philanthropic partnership agreement with the National Park Service!
Project Homeless Connect: Introducing New CEO!
Dee Rosado-Chan became the new CEO of in November 2020. She has more than 20 years of experience and training working with individuals and families that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Dee鈥檚 strength in providing strategic leadership through the use of innovative techniques and a Transformational Leadership style aligns well with Project Homeless Connect’s mission and core values. Her passion for the implementation of effective programming, equity, and advocacy for diverse homeless populations began when she joined San Francisco鈥檚 Citizen Housing Corporation in 2000. Dee鈥檚 most recent work as Vice President of Housing Services with The Health Trust saw her ensuring a quality of services for individuals and families challenged with homelessness, food insecurities, disabilities, as well as mental and health illness.
Global Philanthropy Project:听Building Support for National-level Health Advocacy
The Joep Lange Institute is coordinating a convening process to discuss the value of national level health advocacy, the need for sustainable funding and potential for pooled resource mobilization to support this work. In order to support this project, , in partnership with FCAA, Africa Grantmakers鈥 Affinity Group, and Human Rights Funders Network, is hosting a webinar to broaden the input and engagement in these discussions by funding organizations on Tuesday, December 15听at 6:00am PT.
Note: This webinar is limited to representatives of funding and philanthropy-serving organizations.
Immigrants Rising: Transcending the American Dream
newest project 鈥淟ife Outside the U.S.: Transcending the American Dream鈥 is a comprehensive project designed to open up possibilities for undocumented individuals through engaging stories and clear information. The project uplifts the stories of formerly undocumented immigrants who are pursuing opportunities outside the U.S. due to the uncertainty and limitations they faced in this country.
Immigrants Rising has created a听.
The project leads will be hosting a launch party conversation on December 15th听at 6:00pm PT to discuss their vision and hopes for the project.
Attendance Works: Putting Students at the Center of School
Executive Director Hedy Chang recently interviewed Concentric Educational Solutions (Concentric) Executive Director David Heiber and Concentric COO Michael Gary Jr. about the theory of 鈥渃oncentricity鈥 鈥 putting students at the center of school. Concentric has found that听providing a student-centric education experience through听home visiting frameworks, restorative practices, and support for school-wide attendance teams听improves attendance in urban schools.
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