By Carolyn Dipaolo | Stet News
Many Palm Beach County churches came out of the COVID pandemic with diminished attendance that left them cash poor and land rich.
In that challenge could be an opportunity for them to develop affordable housing to strengthen the community and their congregation.
Palm Beach County Community Services Director James Green and his team gathered faith leaders and developers Friday, April 4, in Boynton Beach to explore transforming property into hope.
Religious leaders are pursuing affordable housing to further their mission of help and mercy while building membership and financially sustaining their congregations.
Friday’s workshop showcased three planned projects.
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