Watch the Kick Off Event for the Online Ministry of Housing + Workshop Resources

"Ministry of Housing: Kick Off Event"

Building upon the highly successful, in-person workshop of the same name, today's event cast a wider net in assisting and supporting congregations and religious institutions contemplating developing their properties for affordable housing.

The curriculum offered in today's event provided the unique opportunity for attendees to learn from leading industry experts: CEO and Founder, Landis Graden and Vice President Lauren Jennings of DCG Strategies.

Attendees learned about site, land use and financial analysis for development feasibility on properties owned by Faith Communities.

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Upcoming Event

Tuesday April 9, 2024 / 8:30 am - 9:30 am

How to Partner with an Architect

Executive Director Michael Pappas,

San Francisco Interfaith Council

CEO & Founder Landis Graden, DCG

DCG Strategies

Guest Presenter

Paul McElwee, AIA, LEED AP

HKIT Architects

In our second session, we will learn about the roles an architect plays in the development process, from initial renderings to site planning and density studies. Paul McElwee will teach best practices for working with architects and provide input in architectural processes as you consider what your organization should consider when selecting an architect partner.

Michael Pappas,

Executive Director, SFIC

Michael G. Pappas was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. He graduated from Dickinson College (Carlisle, PA) in 1983, after which he successively worked as a lobbyist, regional field director for a presidential campaign and investment banker for the oldest municipal bond firm in New Jersey. In 1987, he left the world of politics and finance and enrolled at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (Brookline, MA) attaining an M.Div., with honors, in the class of 1992.

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Landis Graden, CEO & Founder, DCG Strategies

Landis Graden is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of DCG Strategies. Landis is a serial entrepreneur having founded over 10 companies. Most recently, he is the Co-founder of a technology start-up company as well as a Co-founder and Board Member of United Tech Cities (www.unitedtechcities.com), a non-profit organization focused on preparing underrepresented youth and young adults for fulfilling careers in STEAM fields.

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Paul McElwee, AIA, LEED AP

Principal

With over 25 years of experience, Paul’s career has focused on the design of residential communities, with specialized experience in affordable multifamily and senior housing projects, encompassing assisted living, special needs, and permanent supportive housing. A licensed architect and LEED Accredited Professional, Paul received a Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University and is a member of the East Bay Housing Organization’s Faith & Justice Committee.

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San Francisco Interfaith Council

The mission of the San Francisco Interfaith Council is: “Celebrating our diverse faiths and spiritual traditions, bringing people together to build understanding and serving our community.” The San Francisco Interfaith Council (SFIC) counts as its constituents the 800 congregations in the City and County of San Francisco, their respective judicatories, sectarian educational and healthcare institutions, and the faith-based social service agencies that provide the social safety net for our most vulnerable residents. Learn more click here.

DCG Strategies

DCG Strategies, Inc. is a full-service real estate advisory and brokerage firm focused on supporting houses of worship in California. Established in 2005, DCG has partnered with leaders of faith communities to help transform real estate into resources for the communities they serve.

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This Workshop Series is Supported by a Grant from the