Join us for a deep dive into the homelessness crisis and the launch of the Housing First Fund by Maze Impact and CRESCER. We’ll explore how to design scalable, financially viable solutions that place housing at the foundation of impact. From the streets of Lisbon to broader systems change, we’ll unpack why housing must come first—and how innovative funding models can unlock a city where everyone has a home.

What we’ll explore:

• Lisbon’s reality: what the data tells us about homelessness, and why Housing First changes lives

• Unlocking capital: how financial innovation can scale evidence-based housing solutions

• Collaboration in action: what it takes to bring together cities, investors, and service providers for lasting impact

Agenda​:

• 8h30 – 9h15 | Welcome coffee
• 9h15 – 9h45 | Discussion on the homelessness and Housing First reality in Lisbon
• 9h45 – 10h15 | Presentation of the Housing First Fund
• 10h15 – 10h45 | Group discussion
• 10h45 – 11h | Wrap up and networking

​About maze impact (link)
Maze is an impact investment firm that offers financial and non-financial tools to everyone committed to delivering positive social and environmental outcomes. Our current toolbox includes Venture capital, Growth programmes, and Impact advisory.

About Crescer (link)
CRESCER is a non-profit organization founded in 2001 that believes in community inclusion for people experiencing the greatest vulnerability and exclusion. With a humanist and pragmatic approach, CRESCER develops community-based interventions that promote health, harm reduction, and social integration. Current focus areas include Harm Reduction, Housing First, Community Health, Employment Support, and Integration of Refugees and Migrants.