Grantmaking
The total investment for ISHI is $2,950,000.
Flex Fund
Supports swift access to resources for individuals and families to maintain or attain stable housing
Total Grant Funds: $1,533,400 over three years
Year 1: Up to $166,200 was awarded to three community-based organizations: Casa Myrna Vasquez, City Life/Vida Urbana, and HomeStart
Funded by: Boston Medical Center, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Upstream Fund
advance policy and systems change efforts that support and promote stable, affordable housing
Total Grant Funds: $927,800
Year 1: A total of $600,000 for up to 4 awards. Up to $150,000 for a one-year grant period
Funded by: Boston Medical Center and Boston Children’s Hospital
Resident-Led Fund
Supports a democratized process addressing root causes of housing instability
Total Investment: $100,000
Year 1: $100,000 to The Center for Economic Democracy, Boston Ujima Project, and Right to the City to plan and implement a democratized process that will seek additional grant funding
Funded by: Boston Medical Center