HUD and Council on Foundations Announce Winners of 2024 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships
WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Council on Foundations announced the winners of the 2024 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships.
The Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships recognizes excellence in partnerships that have both transformed the relationship between the public and philanthropic sectors and led to measurable benefits in housing and community development, including increased economic opportunity, health, safety, education, workforce development, disaster resilience, inclusivity and cultural opportunities, and/or housing access for low- and moderate-income families. This year’s winners were presented with awards by HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman, and Kathleen Enright, the Council's President and CEO.
“To ensure that families can access housing they can afford, we need all hands on deck – nonprofits, governments, and private partners alike,” said HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman. “Today, we honor this year’s awardees and thank them for working with local partners to revitalize our communities and connect our people to affordable housing and critical services.”
“This year’s awardees collectively demonstrate that we can achieve greater impact and real change when we work together,” said Council on Foundations President and CEO Kathleen Enright. “We’re proud to recognize these innovative initiatives that are transforming communities across the country through public-philanthropic partnerships.”
This year’s winners are:
- Lincoln Community Foundation
- Rochester Area Community Foundation
- Seattle Foundation
- The Dayton Foundation
- John T. Gorman Foundation
- Yampa Valley Community Foundation
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About the Council on Foundations
The Council on Foundations is a nonprofit membership association that serves as a guide for philanthropies as they advance the greater good. Building on our 75-year history, the Council supports over 900 member organizations in the United States and around the world to build trust in philanthropy, expand pathways to giving, engage broader perspectives and co-create solutions that will lead to a better future for all. Learn more about the Council and become a member by visiting www.cof.org.
About the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD’s mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. More information about HUD and its programs is available on the Internet at www.hud.gov and http://espanol.hud.gov. You can also connect with HUD on social media or sign up for news alerts on HUD’s Email List.
