August 23, 2023 Address Youth Homelessness or Youth Mental Health? Philanthropy Can Solve Both August 23, 2023/ Tricia Raikes, Guest Contributor In this guest article, philanthropist Tricia Raikes shines a light on the interrelated crises of youth homelessness and mental health, and tells us how her foundation has been addressing that nexus in Washington State.Read More
May 09, 2023 New Frontier: Philanthropy’s Role in Digital Mental Health May 09, 2023/ Anna Bobb, Guest Contributor App-based digital mental healthcare saw a renaissance during the pandemic. As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, guest author Anna Bobb offers some ways philanthropy can further catalyze that promising field.Read More
September 29, 2022 Keeping it in the Family: A Foundation Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren September 29, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen Millions of Americans are raising their grandchildren for a range of reasons, but they face unique challenges and receive little support. A new initiative by one regional foundation provides funding to help grandfamilies thrive.Read More
July 08, 2022 Generation Z Faces a Deeply Uncertain Future. Is Philanthropy Listening? July 08, 2022/ Mike Scutari A new report found that Generation Z feels “undervalued and unheard” by major institutions, including philanthropic organizations. What can we make of this, and can funders better address their concerns?Read More
April 14, 2022 Is Smartphone Use Taking a Toll on Kids? This New Family Foundation Wants to Find Out April 14, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen Are smartphones and social media contributing to the youth mental health crisis? The Winston Family Foundation’s new center at UNC-Chapel Hill is conducting research on the poorly understood impacts of technology use.Read More