OUR SUPPORT AND EXPERTISE INCLUDES:

Design Assistance

Coordination with Development Team

Policy Support When Needed

Financing Connections

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Speech on the Parable of the Talents

Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, Montgomery, Alabama 1955

Life is a landscaping job. We are handed a site, large or small, rugged or flat. Limitation and opportunity are involved in every site. The question is not, ‘How many talents have you earned?’ but rather, ‘How many, compared with the number entrusted to you?’ The parable proclaims the significance of one talent. The ruler was angry because one talent was not used. Every talent is needed in the divine economy.

Our Recommended Steps to Begin the Process of Building Housing on Your Property:

1. Discernment

“How Can Our Congregation Help?”

Determine Buildability of Your Property

Do you have excess land?
Do you want to help meet regional housing needs?
If so, for what group? Homeless/formerly homeless, seniors, Veterans, students, etc.
How many units will your Community Plan allow?
Are there seismic, environmental, or other concerns to discuss?

2. Team Building

“If we can build housing what’s next?”

Design, Construction and Financing Options:

The YIGBY team of experts will review your site and come up with a conceptual site plan
The YIGBY team will recommend third party architects and developers to help you refine your plan
The YIGBY team will connect you to mission driven lending partners to help you secure a favorable interest rate

3. Shepherding the Flock

“Who will manage the housing?”

Operations Options

Self-Manage units
Hire third party Property Manager
Master Lease units to social services partner to choose residents, collect rent, provide case management services

4. Stewardship

“How will this help our congregation?”

Benefits to Your Congregation

Community relevance and being a part of the solution
Sustainable rental revenue essential for growth
Maximize God’s blessings by activating value and improving stewardship

5. Serving the Greater Good

“How will this serve the greater good?”

Benefits to the Community

Provide long term housing for homeless, seniors, Veterans, students, etc.
More housing throughout the County benefits the overall economy
Keeps housing costs lower with no property taxes and no land acquisition expenses and delays
Builds demand for innovative housing as an economic growth industry in the region