Housing Stability

Safe and stable shelter is a cornerstone of all other basic needs. For low-income families, an unaffordable housing market can lead to increased risks of homelessness, unsafe living conditions (including domestic violence), and eviction, all of which can destabilize families and lead to adverse health outcomes. Racial disparities in housing stem, in part, from discriminatory policies like redlining and restrictive covenants which have contributed to inequitable access to homes and wealth. Black, Latinx, Native American, Pacific Islander, and People of Color renters, particularly low-income women who are more likely to live with children, continue to experience higher rates of being rent-burdened and housing insecure. Access to housing options that address the immediate needs of families, services that increase access to stable long-term housing, and antiracist policy change can lead to more equitable housing outcomes.

What we fund

Sunlight Giving helps families access safe and stable housing through:

Prevention

Services to keep families housed and avoid homelessness through emergency financial assistance and legal support, such as rental assistance and eviction protection.

Emergency Shelters

Emergency and transitional housing, including domestic violence shelters.

Systems Change

Policy, advocacy, organizing/base-building, and efforts to improve the system of homeless services and promote the preservation and production of affordable housing in safe and well-resourced communities.

What We Look For

Organizations that address the immediate needs of families with young children experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity while also helping them gain access to stable, long-term housing. We prioritize communities with less access to affordable housing, communities that have gaps in services, and organizations that center the voices and experiences of these communities in advocacy.

What We Don't Fund

Shelters for single adults, housing related to mental health or addiction treatments, permanent supportive housing, or projects to develop affordable housing.