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This blog was created for foundations, corporations, and philanthropists seeking innovative strategies for funding efforts to end homelessness. The blog includes commentary on current issues facing the homeless as well as funding suggestions.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

An Illustration of One State’s Analysis of the Resources Available through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act

On March 9th, Shelly Geballe, co-founder and current Distinguished Senior Fellow at Connecticut Voices for Children, presented an analysis of the “Federal Budget Overview as it relates to Connecticut” to a room full of funders in Hartford attending a summit on “Government and Philanthropy working together.” Her analysis provides a very helpful summary of the purposes, timeline and scope of ARRA, as well as a thoughtful template of considerations for any state thinking about how to quickly grasp and maximize the benefits available through this landmark legislation. View her presentation below - to view full screen version, click on button at lower right.


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