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Homelessness doesn’t always look like a tent or

Homelessness doesn’t always look like a tent or a sidewalk. Theresa Calderon, from Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco, describes the range of housing instability families face in San Francisco — from multiple families sharing a studio to bedrooms split between households, and why supporting mental health and meeting families where they are is essential to supporting their children.

Watch more from our April #MeetingTheMoment webinar at our YouTube link at link in bio.

#EarlyChildhood #ChildDevelopment #EndChildHomelessness

Dr. Jack Shonkoff explains why we must go beyond m

Dr. Jack Shonkoff explains why we must go beyond meeting basic needs — and begin applying what the latest science tells us about healthy development, learning, and readiness.

Watch more from our April #MeetingTheMoment webinar, hosted by Dr. Dan Wuori, on our YouTube at link in bio.

#EarlyChildhood #ChildDevelopment #BrainScience #EndChildHomelessness

Every child deserves stability, education, and opp

Every child deserves stability, education, and opportunity – no matter where they live. How can we better support young learners facing homelessness? Join us on April 17 for #MeetingTheMoment: Early Childhood & Homelessness. RSVP today on our website at link in bio.

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From policy to practice, leaders across the countr

From policy to practice, leaders across the country are working to support young children experiencing homelessness. Join them at #MeetingTheMoment: Early Childhood and Homelessness on April 17, moderated by Dr. Dan Wuori.

🗓️ Register today on our website, at link in bio.

#SaulZaentz #earlychildhooddevelopment

1 in 30 children. That’s how many young learner

1 in 30 children.
That’s how many young learners in the U.S. experience #homelessness each year. What can we do to help?

Join the conversation on April 17 at our first #MeetingTheMoment webinar moderated by Dr. Dan Wuori. RSVP today on our website, at link in bio.

As the national policy landscape shifts, our appro

As the national policy landscape shifts, our approach at the Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation remains grounded in deep listening, meaningful collaboration, and an openness to new and creative ways to maximize impact. 🏫 Our commitment includes breaking down barriers in education and supporting organizations that are working to ensure that all individuals—regardless of background or circumstance—can pursue their full potential. Learn more on our website saulzaentzfoundation.org.

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Homelessness is reshaping childhood for too many y

Homelessness is reshaping childhood for too many young learners.

Explore promising policy solutions and hear from program leaders working to meet the direct needs of #homeless children in our #MeetingTheMoment webinar on April 17. Head to our website at link in bio and RSVP today.

A child's future shouldn't be determined by their

A child's future shouldn't be determined by their zip code—or lack of one.

Join us on April 17 to explore how we can better support young learners experiencing homelessness. Head to our website at link in bio for more details and to RSVP.

#MeetingTheMoment #homelessness

📋 In February, we asked our community how the d

📋 In February, we asked our community how the discord in Washington, D.C., is impacting their work. The responses were thoughtful, and the collective insights have been eye-opening. These are some top-level themes.

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Elliot and the #SaulZaentz Charitable Foundation g

Elliot and the #SaulZaentz Charitable Foundation gathered thought partners, including members of our media team, in Cambridge to discuss the theme of "Meeting the Moment."

An estimated 1 in every 30 American children exper

An estimated 1 in every 30 American children experiences homelessness each year — a figure larger than the total number of children in 28 states. Join The Saul Zaentz Foundation on April 17 for the first installment of the #MeetingTheMoment Webinar Series, which will explore homelessness' impact on the nation's youngest learners, uplift promising policy solutions, and introduce viewers to program leaders working to meet the direct needs of homeless children.

RSVP on our website, at 🔗 in bio.

#SaulZaentz #homelessness #policy #policyreview

📢 We asked, you answered! Many of you shared ho

📢 We asked, you answered! Many of you shared how the turbulence in Washington, D.C. is shaping your work. Here’s one response that stood out.

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Washington, D.C.’s political discord is having r

Washington, D.C.’s political discord is having real effects on 💼 professionals across industries. We asked our community to share their experiences—here’s what one respondent had to say.

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💭 How is the gridlock in Washington, D.C. impac

💭 How is the gridlock in Washington, D.C. impacting your work? We asked our community, and the responses were insightful.

#SaulZaentz #policy #policychange #charitablegiving

❓ We recently asked our community how the discor

❓ We recently asked our community how the discord in Washington, D.C. is affecting their work. We received many thoughtful replies, including this one.

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Our work at the Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation

Our work at the Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation is guided by a pursuit to help everyone live their "imagined lives," one of Saul's own guiding principles. We do this by investing in programs that help reduce poverty, advance early learning, support emerging artists, and spur civic action.

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🎥 One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest premiered i

🎥 One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest premiered in New York City on this date in 1975.

The film was Saul Zaentz’s first Oscar®-winning project and became the first movie since It Happened One Night (1934) to win Academy Awards® for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay.

#SaulZaentz #Oscars #OscarWinner #OneFlewOverTheCuckoosNest

“He was a wonderful presence on the set; wise, f

“He was a wonderful presence on the set; wise, funny in a wry, laconic way. … He was one of those great producers, almost of another era, where he had these passion projects he believed in and would fight tenaciously to make them. He made a lasting impression on me.” – Ralph Fiennes Oscar-winning producer #saulzaentz fought to make his passion projects. Catch his top four films this weekend at the California Film Institute California Film Institute with Berkeley FILM Foundation.

The English Patient premiered in theaters on this

The English Patient premiered in theaters on this date in 1996. Produced by Saul Zaentz and directed by Anthony Minghella, the critically acclaimed war drama would go on to win nine Oscars®, including Best Picture, at the 69th Academy Awards.

#TheEnglishPatient #OnThisDay #Oscars #SaulZaentz #JulietteBinoche

🎙️New on the #StartingAtZero podcast with Jea

🎙️New on the #StartingAtZero podcast with Jeana Ross - a conversation with Emily Perl Kingsley - exploring her remarkable career as a writer on Sesame Street (spanning 45 years!) and work in disability awareness.

She's also the author of the inspirational and widely-published poetic essay "Welcome to Holland” - which she reads for us in this episode. And she's the author of over 20 children's books. The many awards for her work include 23 Emmys!

Fun fact: the first-ever episode of Sesame Street aired 55 years ago this week - on Nov 10, 1969!

Head to our link in bio now to watch the video podcast (on YouTube) or listen on your favorite podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

#SesameStreet #podcast #EarlyChildhoodEducation

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