YIGBY Academy
Coming Soon! Save the date for March 4, 2026, for Central Ohio’s first Yes In God’s Backyard Academy.
This free event is for religious leaders and their allies who want to learn about faith-based housing development and and how trusted community institutions can safely and confidently leverage their insights and land to help meet our community’s growing affordability needs. This event is presented to you for free by our title sponsors, PNC Bank and Mallory Economic Development Advisors.
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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.