Together we make a difference.

Gender equity isn’t one-size-fits-all. At The Gathering Place, we see firsthand how homelessness and poverty disproportionately impact women and gender-diverse people—especially those facing compounded barriers like racial discrimination, employment bias, and lack of safe shelter.

This Black History Month, we reflect on the promise of “forty acres and a mule”—a chance for freed Black families to build wealth and stability. But when that promise was broken, it set off centuries of systemic exclusion, from stolen land to discriminatory housing policies. The result? Today, Black families face stark wealth disparities and are overrepresented in homelessness.

In times of funding instability, organizations face the harsh reality of service reductions that directly impact the people who rely on us for essential support. From hot meals and housing assistance to wellness programs, funding gaps can leave our members without the resources they need to rebuild their lives. Your donation helps ensure that, despite these challenges, we can continue offering vital services that provide stability, dignity, and hope to those in need.