Description
What happens when a community is faced with a problem too complex for any one sector to solve alone? This workshop tells the real-life story of how community organizers, nonprofit leaders, and government officials joined forces with residents, real estate professionals, and legal experts to face a seemingly impossible challenge—and how, together, they sparked a powerful, place-based solution.
With only a modest budget but a deep commitment to collaboration and justice, this cross-sector team co-created a restorative real estate and community development initiative that honored community voice and delivered lasting impact.
Participants will learn about the planning process, trust-building strategies, and lessons learned in navigating a path forward that centered equity, dignity, and local leadership. Whether you’re an organizer, policymaker, nonprofit professional, or neighbor looking to make a difference, this session will inspire new possibilities for transformational change—no matter your starting point.
