Supportive housing in a church. Affordable housing in a mosque. Transitional housing in a synagogue.
Our faith-based institutions can play a vital part in solving our city’s housing crisis – yet all too often they face administrative, zoning, and financing barriers.
In 2024, Borough President Reynoso launched Divine Dwellings, a partnership with six faith-based organizations to help them create housing right on their own land – in their unused parking lots, where an extra building may be sitting unused and unoccupied, or wherever they can.
The fast-track cohort program features free technical assistance proved by Bricks and Mortals, a grassroots membership organization empowering faith-based organizations in NYC to maximize their buildings and property to serve their communities.
If you’re a faith-based institution looking to learn more or get involved, please reach out! Contact [email protected]