By: The Times of Chester County

Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe recently partnered with Allies for Housing in Chester County to host the 4th Annual Summit on Affordable Housing. The event brought together elected officials, municipal leaders, faith-based organizations, housing advocates, and individuals with lived experience to advance the conversation on housing solutions.

This year’s theme, “YIGBY: Yes In God’s Back Yard,” highlighted the pivotal role that communities of faith are playing in addressing Chester County’s housing needs. YIGBY is an emerging model that fosters partnerships among faith-based organizations, municipalities, and elected officials to reimagine and repurpose underutilized religious properties for affordable housing development.

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