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Can Churches End the Housing Crisis? (YIGBY)

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December 23, 2025

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Faith-based organizations often have more land than they need. They also may want to build housing on that land to further their mission. But they aren't always allowed to. But if they could build housing, it could help end the housing crisis.

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