From Prayers to Pro Formas
A Housing Crash Course for Central Ohio’s Faith Leaders
Join local religious leaders and affordable housing experts on March 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the King Arts Complex, for a day of learning and fellowship. Hear the latest in faith-based development and the “Yes In God’s Backyard” movement, discover best practices for advancing your community, network with housing professionals, and explore emerging tools for collaboration.
The day’s agenda
We’re packing a lot of content into the day! We’ll offer back-to-back lectures, roundtables, and guest speakers in the Main Auditorium. Explore the agenda and our wonderful speakers (coming soon!) in the menu to the right.
Outside the main room, visit Networking Central in the Corridor where you can mix and mingle with affordable housing developers. Be sure to bring your business cards, it’s a great place to start building out the rolodex.
Or walk through Lenders Lane to meet the local banks and nonprofit that often provide affordable housing finance. Bring a notebook to ask about eligibility, terms, and all the juicy details.
Visit the Green Room to participate in office hours with local officials. Chat it up with economic development staff to learn about affordable housing incentives, Talk to zoning officials to get the low down on what’s allowed in your neighborhood. Or sit with traffic, utility, or infrastructure experts to spot problems before they arise.
Schedule time with the Community Economic Development team at Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio for a Minute Clinic to see what kind of services they can offer nonprofits with housing development ideas.
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FAQ
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The Academy is at the King Arts Complex at 835 Mt Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43203. There is parking available and the venue is on multiple bus lines.
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Because space is limited, we kindly ask that you limit attendance to two or three leaders from your institution. This may include religious leaders, CDC directors, committee chairs, or congregants with real estate expertise.
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Nothing beyond an interest in affordable housing development is required. Some may wish to bring laptops or tablets, business cards, partnership ideas, or site details. Food and drink will be provided.
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We may invite a photographer to capture images during the event and it is possible that your photo could be taken at some point. The co-hosts only uses these photos to draw attention to our mission and advance affordable housing solutions.
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This event is co-hosted by:
The Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio, a nonprofit organization that uses data, research, technical assistance, and advocacy to close the region’s housing gaps; and
PACT, a partnership that envisions a healthy, financially and environmentally sustainable community where residents have access to safe and affordable housing, quality healthcare and education, and employment opportunities on the Near East Side of Columbus, Ohio.