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The Presbyterian Church in Canada offers a webinar on the affordable housing crisis and how we can respond to it. Ainsley Chapman (Redevelopment Consultant and Director of Evangel Hall Mission) walks us through critical questions to build up our understanding of the affordable housing crisis and how faith communities can respond.
As churches across the country rethink how to use their land, many are exploring ways to turn their properties into affordable housing while still keeping space for the community connections, care, and services that have always been at the heart of their mission.
An interview with the Rev. Dr. Patricia Dutcher-Walls By Ainsley Chapman, Executive Director, Evangel Hall Mission
EHM’s campaign offers a compelling response to NIMBYism: housing belongs here.
Churches across Canada aren’t alone in figuring out how to use their land for good—housing experts, city planners, and faith leaders are teaming up to help them turn underused church properties into much-needed affordable homes and community spaces that keep God’s mission at the heart of it all.
A look at the rise of seniors experiencing homeless and what it means for EHM
Ainsley Chapman, Executive Director of EHM, talks on the Two Rivers Church podcast about how she works with churches to reimagine their buildings for supportive housing and community use.
Originally published on Presbyterian.ca Discover practical tools to help your congregation move forward on redeveloping your property to serve others and share God’s love.
Host: Stewardship & Planned GivingPresenters: Ainsley Chapman (Executive Director, Evangel Hall), Betty Kupeian, (Presbyterian Church Building Corporation) Karen Plater, (Stewardship & Planned Giving, PCC) Description:This roundtable explored options/opportunities for re-development some congregations are pursuing, including integrating affordable housing and space to better serve the congregation and community. The need for a clear vision and setting priorities before engaging with developers …
As the number of seniors experiencing homelessness continues to grow, Evangel Hall Mission is transforming its services to meet the unique challenges faced by older adults on the streets and in supportive housing. Research shows that people experiencing homelessness age differently. While social support typically defines seniors as 65 and older, unhoused individuals can experience health challenges like arthritis, diabetes, …
