DignityMoves was founded by a group of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) members who came together during the pandemic to channel their energy and resources into addressing unsheltered homelessness. We are approximately 30 presidents and CEOs from various industries united in the belief that the current strategies aren’t working—despite increasing government spending, the problem continues to worsen. In business terms, this is a turnaround situation, and we sought to apply Silicon Valley-style “disruptive” thinking and private sector approaches in ways that traditional nonprofits and governments often don’t. By challenging the status quo and questioning conventional assumptions, we are committed to creating a model that doesn’t just chip away at the problem but can truly scale to make a lasting impact.
Our founder and CEO, Elizabeth Funk served on the Board of Directors of LiveMoves, the leading homelessness services agency in Silicon Valley. During her tenure, LifeMoves successfully applied for a Project Homekey grant to build LifeMoves Mountain View using modular construction. This groundbreaking project was constructed in less than 6 months and now provides 88 rooms for individuals and 12 for families formerly sleeping in cars or encampments. LifeMoves issued a “Call to Action” challenging others to join them in using innovative approaches for building Interim Supportive Housing rapidly and cost-effectively. DignityMoves is doing exactly that.
