Updated: Government Shutdown: What It Means for Nonprofits
From The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Big swaths of the federal government have closed shop because Congress failed to reach a deal to keep the money flowing. Following are some reports about how the shutdown is affecting nonprofits.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
Nonprofit's Housing Program Stalled Due to Government ShutdownFor many nonprofit organizations, the federal government isn’t just the provider of cash, it’s a source of expertise. As the government shutdown continues, some charities are missing a knowledgeable partner.
“The shutdown is taking the wind out of a lot of our communities’ sails,” said Jake Maguire, spokesman for Community Solutions’ 100,000 Homes campaign, an effort that spends $1.4-million annually in seeking to find housing for veterans and the chronically homeless.
As part of the campaign, local nonprofits attend “boot camps” with members of the federal government, including the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development and Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness.
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