Our Vision

Focusing on Children’s Academic Success, Financial and Housing Stability, and Family Well-Being

The Siemer Institute has been dedicated to assisting families in need across the United States achieving greater housing stability and enhancing their children’s educational prospects. We provide challenge grants to community organizations that implement 2Gen programs focused on keeping children in their schools and preventing unplanned moves.

Our Partners Communities We Serve

Mission

To invest in the potential of children through family stability.

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Vision

Thriving children, strengthened families, and connected communities.

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Our Values

Stability

Keeping families in their homes and children in their schools fosters security and promotes prosperity.
Opportunity

Education has a profound impact on the life of children, families, and communities.
Compassion

We operate with a mindset of empathy and inclusion, and we promote equitable access to resources in every community in which we invest.
Learning

Evaluating programs, measuring impact, conducting research, and working as a community of practice is fundamental to our shared impact on families.
Collaboration

Investing in and leading a national network of partners to solve challenges, leverage support, be accountable, and share ideas is how we serve as agents of change.