U.S. Faith Communities Are Tackling the Housing Crisis

Churches, mosques, and synagogues across the country are trying to develop low-cost housing

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Harvest Homes with Pastor Michael Eaddy, Mayor Emanuel, NHP Foundation CEO Dick Burns, and various community members. Courtesy of NHP Foundation. Photo: Roosevelt Holloman, Essential Photography.

Fast-growing metropolises such as Chicago, Denver, and Seattle are all feeling the affordable housing crunch. As large property holders, communities of faith are helping to fill the gap at a time when land for affordable…