Who we are

We are a family foundation with the belief that every person deserves to have their basic needs met- housing, food, health and  human services.  Based in Chicago, IL and San Diego, CA, much of our grant-making commitments are in those two cities.. We are committed to addressing temporary homelessness with an emphasis on prevention and preservation of affordable housing in areas where a community can be established.

We value collaboration, whether that is joining forces with other funders already making a difference or connecting organizations to make a greater impact. We strive to foster collaboration among our grantees to maximize the efficiency and impact of their work, in the hopes of making permanent change. We particularly focus on youth houselessness and early childhood development and education.