Hope In Community

Nonprofits across the country are facing a lot of challenges right now.

An Urban Institute analysis showed that, in 2021, at least 33% of nonprofits received government grants. The vast majority of these would run deficits without federal funding.

It’s a situation that has been a long time in the making.

Instead of investing in state-sponsored programs, the US has always stressed the importance of neighbors helping one another. This led to the emergence of the charitable sector, which the federal government supported as a way of addressing social issues while minimizing government intervention.

Over time, many organizations have come to rely on that funding, which is why the current uncertainty is impacting so many.

Planning for the Future

The challenge isn’t just financial.

Regardless of what the current state of funding happens to be, the rapid pace of pauses, freezes, and proposed cuts have caused many organizations to scale back their programming—and their impact—in preparation for the potentially hard times ahead.

Policymakers hope that stimulating the economy will also stimulate giving, resulting in increased donations and leaner, more effective programs. And while experts are skeptical that the private sector can make up this gap in funding, at Emmaus House, we see some cause for hope.

Supporting One Another

Emmaus House is a community-based mission, which means we are committed to serving a specific place, but it also means we’re committed to one another. Everything we do is grounded in community and mutual service.

We’re more grateful than ever for our neighbors and the support we’re able to offer in the form of programs and critical services. We’re also grateful for our donors and volunteers, and the support you all offer us.

For now, funding insecurity is a reality all nonprofits—including us—must face. But history has demonstrated that our community is strong, and together, we will continue to empower our neighbors and lift up those around us.