Receiving organization
A verified organization or fiscal sponsor, authorized bank and payment arrangements, and clear responsibility for funds.
03 / FOUR WALLS TEXAS
Fund Housing Stability
Support should lead to a durable home. Understand the proposed uses, the assumptions, and the safeguards before funding begins.
03 / FUND HOUSING STABILITY
Small steps.
Stronger foundations.
A proposed $3 million pilot would help three regions test a practical approach to preventing homelessness and opening doors.
PLANNING PHASE · PAYMENTS NOT OPENPROPOSED FIRST-YEAR PILOT$3,000,000
Three regions. One shared commitment.
Rehousing assistance$1.2M
Prevention assistance$600K
Navigation & staffing$650K
Reserves, landlord support & oversight$550K
See the full budget assumptions
Prevention: 200 households × $3,000. Rehousing: 100 households × $12,000 in direct assistance. Navigation and staffing: $650,000. Landlord support: $150,000. Data and oversight: $100,000. Contingency and stabilization reserve: $300,000. These are planning estimates, not funds raised or services delivered. Capital development and long-term commitments are excluded.
See how support could be used.
Explore an illustrative allocation using the proposed pilot budget.
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This is a budget illustration, not a donation or a promise of a specific outcome. Payment processing and a receiving organization must be confirmed before contributions open.
FOLLOW THE PROPOSED DOLLARS
One budget. Six clear uses.
| Use | Budget | Planning basis |
|---|---|---|
| Rehousing assistance | $1,200,000 | 100 households × $12,000 in direct assistance |
| Prevention assistance | $600,000 | 200 households × $3,000 |
| Navigation & staffing | $650,000 | Local navigation, coordination, and tenancy support |
| Landlord support & damage reserve | $150,000 | Subject to written eligibility and claims controls |
| Data, evaluation & oversight | $100,000 | Reporting, reconciliation, and independent review |
| Contingency & stabilization reserve | $300,000 | Controlled reserve for validated needs |
| Total | $3,000,000 | Three proposed partner regions |
Household figures describe planning capacity, not people already served. Prevention and rehousing cohorts may overlap; counts must be deduplicated. Local costs and assistance duration require validation. Capital development and unfunded long-term rental commitments are excluded.
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What needs to be ready before payments open.
Written use-of-funds controls
Approved assistance criteria, payment authorization, vendor checks, documented exceptions, and regular reconciliation.
A published donor explanation
The intended use, any restrictions, reporting expectations, refund policy, and verified tax treatment.
Evidence of delivery capacity
Signed regional agreements, named staff, funded referral pathways, and a plan for handling assistance commitments.
PAYMENTS NOT OPEN. No contribution or pledge is collected on this site. No tax-deductibility claim is made. Scott and Debra can discuss the initiative; email does not constitute a funding agreement.
WAYS TO HELP BUILD THE FOUNDATION
Prepare a useful partnership.
For prospective funders
Review the pilot assumptions, identify a region or workstream of interest, and request a written proposal with confirmed organizational details before making a commitment.
For businesses and community groups
Discuss rental inventory, move-in logistics, professional services, or support for tenancy stability. Match any proposed contribution to a provider’s documented needs.