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Podcast: ChangeMakers with Katie Goar
Episode: Episode 100 | Part Two: Carmen Romero, President and CEO, Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH)
Description: Part Two of Katie's conversation with Carmen Romero dives deeper into APAH's innovative partnerships with local churches to create affordable housing opportunities. Carmen shares details on their recently opened Central United Methodist Church project, co-locating 144 affordable homes with a new church facility, daycare center, and commercial kitchen. You'll hear the powerful story of how this church partnership extended beyond just the real estate transaction, providing critical support like rent relief for residents impacted by the pandemic. Carmen emphasizes the incredible mission alignment and community impact when affordable housing nonprofits collaborate with congregations. The discussion then turns to APAH's bold new...