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Restoring Hope and Building Opportunities: Faith, Housing, and Partnerships for Community Transformation

Faith communities have always been anchors of service, stability, and hope. Today, they are stepping into an extraordinary new role, transforming underutilized land and trusted institutions into sustainable, affordable housing and vibrant community development.

The Faith-Based Housing Event is a national convening that brings together faith leaders, church trustees, housing innovators, developers, investors, philanthropies, financial institutions, policymakers, and community partners to turn mission into measurable impact. Through inspiring keynotes, real-world case studies, and practical conversations, participants will explore proven faith-led housing models, innovative development pathways, and the partnerships required to move from vision to execution.

This gathering is designed for those who steward church land and resources, build and finance housing, shape public policy, and serve communities on the frontlines of the housing crisis. It is for leaders who believe that housing is not only an economic issue, but a moral imperative, and who are ready to act.

At a time when America’s housing crisis demands bold, values-driven solutions, faith institutions hold a uniquely powerful position. With deep community trust, physical assets, and moral leadership, they are poised to drive transformational change at scale. This event creates a national platform to align faith, capital, innovation, and partnership into real housing solutions that strengthen communities, restore dignity, and expand opportunity.

More than a conference, this is a call to collaboration and action.

Join us and become part of a growing national movement where faith meets housing, partnership meets impact, and vision becomes reality.

Register today and help shape the future of faith-based housing.

Who Should Attend?

This forum is designed for leaders and decision-makers committed to transforming communities through faith-driven, community-centered development, including:

  • Faith Leaders & FBO Executives

    Pastors, bishops, denominational leaders, property stewards, and organizational executives seeking to activate faith-owned land and assets for housing, education, or community development.

  • Investors & Philanthropic Organizations

    Opportunity Zone investors, CDFIs, mission-driven funds, foundations, and impact investors interested in deploying capital into high-impact, community-rooted projects.

  • Developers & Housing Innovators

    Builders, modular housing firms, green construction innovators, and organizations advancing scalable, attainable housing solutions.

  • Policymakers & Government Officials

    Representatives from HUD, USDA, DOE, DOD, FEMA, and local/state agencies exploring partnerships with FBOs to strengthen resilience, housing access, and community equity.

  • Community Development Organizations & Nonprofits

    Leaders in community revitalization, workforce development, education, and small business ecosystems seeking aligned partnerships.

  • Entrepreneurs & Technology Innovators

    Companies leveraging emerging technologies—including AI tools—in housing finance, community planning, construction, and service delivery.

Event Themes

Key themes and conversations throughout the day include:

01. Faith-Owned Land as a Catalyst for Community Renewal

How FBOs can leverage mission, trust, and geographic reach to develop dignified, attainable housing while strengthening local economies.

02. Financing & Opportunity Zone Strategies

Structuring faith-driven OZ investments, accessing CDFI and philanthropic capital, and aligning social mission with financial sustainability.

03. Federal Agency Support & Multi-Sector Partnerships

Funding pathways, federal programs, interagency collaborations, regulatory navigation, and case studies of successful FBO-led housing developments.

04. AI, Innovation & Technology for Housing Transformation

How emerging technologies accelerate housing delivery, enhance community planning, improve financing efficiency, and scale development impact.

05. Faith-Based Development Models for 2026 and Beyond

Replicable models, from Presidential Cottages to blended P3 frameworks—that build resilient, vibrant communities around education, workforce, childcare, and small business ecosystems.

06. Community Engagement & Small Business Integration

How local entrepreneurs, congregations, and stakeholders can co-create community wealth and reinvestable impact.

Join Us!

Secure your place at the Restoring Hope and Building Opportunities event, and take part in building bold solutions for tomorrow.