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Restoring Hope and Building Opportunities.

Faith, Housing, Partnerships, and Models of Success for Community Transformation.

February 24, 2026 I Mary M. Gates Learning Center I Alexandria, VA, 701 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314

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About

Restoring Hope. Reimagining Community. Rebuilding Opportunity.

Faith-owned land holds one of the greatest untapped opportunities for community transformation in America. This national forum brings together faith leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators to explore how mission-driven partnerships can turn underused churches assets into attainable housing, economic mobility, and long-term community prosperity.

Through real-world models, Opportunity Zone strategies, and cross-sector collaboration, this event charts a bold path to scale faith-based development nationwide.

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Agenda

A Full Day of Insight, Innovation & Action

From visionary keynotes to federal briefings, project showcases, and interactive breakout sessions, the agenda is designed to spark collaboration and deliver practical next steps. 

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Meet the Speakers

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Keynote Speaker: David Bowers

VP and Market Leader, Mid-Atlantic and Sr. Advisor, Faith-Based Development Initiative

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The Honorable Alyia Gaskins

Mayor of Alexandria,VA

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Curtis H. Johnson, Jr.

VP, Housing Strategy, Catholic Charities USA

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Marcus Coleman

Vice President, Community Resilience Strategy, United Way Worldwide

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Valerie Mosley

Founder & CEO, BrightUp (Upward Wealth, Inc.)

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Pam Perry

SVP at Navy Federal Credit Union

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Bishop Claude Alexander

Senior Pastor, The Park Church, Charlotte, NC

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Rev. James Clark

Managing Director, Mission Real Estate Development, Trinity Church Wall Street (NYC)

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