Reba Thoery of Change
If community assets, mission-driven sponsorship, public resources, private investment, and local partnerships are aligned, then underutilized properties can become productive community assets that expand housing, opportunity, and neighborhood wealth.
| Inputs > | Activities > | Outputs> | Outcomes> | Long-Term Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property, grants, public funds, private capital, partnerships, expertise | Sponsor projects, secure sites, assemble capital, develop housing and community assets | Projects financed, properties redeveloped, housing created, partnerships established | Increased housing access, investment, employment, and community capacity | Stronger neighborhoods, greater economic opportunity, and community wealth |
Programs
Affordable Housing Development
Develop and preserve attainable housing by combining property, public financing, philanthropy, tax credits, debt, and mission-aligned investment.
Community Property Redevelopment
Transform vacant and underutilized properties into productive housing, commercial, mixed-use, and community assets.
Faith & Community Property Partnerships
Help churches and community institutions convert underutilized real estate into mission-aligned housing and neighborhood development.
Project Sponsorship & Development
Move projects from concept and site control through feasibility, financing, approvals, construction, and community benefit.
Public & Impact Capital
Position qualified projects for HOME, AHTF, CHDO, LIHTC, NMTC, CDFI, grants, and other appropriate financing.
Shared Appreciation Homeownership
Explore sustainable homeownership models that preserve affordability and recycle community investment for future households.
Workforce & Economic Opportunity
Connect development projects to local hiring, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and economic participation.
Philanthropic Investment
Deploy charitable capital toward predevelopment, feasibility, community engagement, matching funds, and catalytic project costs.