Upstream Philanthropy

A report from a national philanthropic group on the value of stregthening families in a community.

At First Things First, the term "upstream" is often used to describe its work.  So many challenges can be avoided if the source of those challenges is addressed upstream.  By stengthening families and encouraging family formation, fewer individuals will experience the downstream challenges connected to family fragmentation.  The Legacy Group has developed a report which outlines a case for supporting upstream work. 

Executive Summary from The Legacy Group

Top Ten Reasons to Support Upstream Work

Upstream Philanthropy - Full Report

A huge thanks to the many folks who are already supporting this work in our community.  If you would like to discuss the report and how you might join others in supporting upstream work in the Greater Richmond area, please contact Jeff at First Things First.

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