The Changing Homelessness agency receives $2.5 million grant from Bezos Day 1 Families Fund

A private gift organization which was launched by Jeff Bezos, granted money to help the families in need.

The Changing Homelessness agency is planning to use the money towards improving existing family programs and fill in identified gaps.

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This agency was selected by Day 1 Families Fund grant group of national advisors who are leading advocates on homelessness.

Day 1 Families Fund has provided over $123.45 million in grants to several different organizations.

For more information please visit https://www.bezosdayonefund.org/Day1FamiliesFund

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