National CORE Exec Leads Church Collaboration Talks at OC Workshop

Collaborating with faith-based organizations on affordable housing developments has proven to be invaluable when earning public support, revitalizing communities and helping the at-risk populations, National CORE’s Chief Development Officer Alexa Washburn shared during the May 8 Building Faith in Housing workshop.

Hosted at National CORE’s Santa Angelina senior affordable housing community in Placentia and organized by the Orange County Housing Finance Trust and CalOptima Health, the workshop brought together industry leaders to discuss Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) – which streamlines the process for religious institutions and nonprofit colleges to develop affordable housing on their property.

Washburn led a panel of nonprofit directors, financial experts, religious leaders and elected officials in an exploration of National CORE’s innovative approach to creating affordable housing communities in collaboration with faith-based organizations.

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