The Same House

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Same City.
Worlds Apart.
Let’s Bridge the Gap.

The Same House is an organization addressing the social and economic
challenges facing our world today.

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Most look around today and see only gaps—
income, equality, race, gender, opportunity, and more.

At The Same House, we see bridges.

Rooted in the unifying words of
Congressman John Lewis:

We’re one people.
We’re one family.
We all live in the same house.

The Same House accelerates solutions that bring communities together and help bridge social and economic divides.

Our Goals

Economic Mobility

Our initiatives not only raise funds but also elevate community awareness and engagement, fostering a deeper understanding of local challenges.

Social Connection

We bring together corporate, nonprofit, government, and individual leaders in collaborative philanthropic efforts.

Take The
Same House Pledge

The Pledge is a commitment to take meaningful action toward bridging economic and social divides in your own community. The Pledge is open to all – philanthropists, businesses, city & cultural leaders, and everyday Americans who seek to come together to do good together. The Pledge is a national campaign with a local impact.

Take the Pledge

We invite you to join leaders in communities across the nation who have pledged their time, talents, and treasures to their communities. Together, our community has committed to deploy over $40M as part of The Same House Pledge.

Our Programs

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Thanksgiving: A Tradition of Unity in a Divided Nation And Why Its Original Purpose Matters More Than Ever for The Same House Today

Every November, people across America gather around the table. We pass plates of comfort food, share stories of our favorite memories with our loved ones, and pause long enough to feel grateful for the beautiful things in our lives. But the story behind Thanksgiving is much deeper than a holiday meal. It was created to bring a divided nation back together, and that original purpose feels especially important today.

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Economic Mobility Beyond Charity

There is an important difference between charity and change. Charity starts with good intentions: a meal served, a donation made, a need met for a moment in time. But real change calls us to look deeper. It challenges us to move beyond generosity and begin building systems that provide people with lasting opportunity and stability. True equity is not a matter of how much we give, but how well we create the conditions for people to thrive. Economic mobility, the ability for individuals and families to move forward, to build a future, is both a moral and structural challenge. It’s about whether our systems lift people up or hold them back.

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