The document summarizes the rebuilding efforts after a disaster that raised $18 million, rebuilt or repaired 263 homes, and engaged 12,000 volunteers providing $8.1 million in labor value. It then discusses repurposing former church properties for mixed use developments with community input to generate tax revenue, provide affordable housing, engage partners, and ensure connectivity, resilience and social capital for the community. The final sections provide recommendations for seeking funding creatively and outline the necessary team and steps to conduct a property assessment and feasibility study.

3. • Raised $18,000,000 For Rebuilding and Recovery
• Rebuilt or Repaired 263 Homes
• Engaged 12,000 volunteers
• Volunteer labor value $8,111,000

6. Time and Tide takes its toll

8. Excessive Damage
Unsustainable Operating Costs
Location Location Location
Unserved or Underserved Population

9. Congregation seeking revitalization or re-engagement
Town or municipality open to repurposing
Local resources in place to support project
Strong partnerships and community support

10. Community Input Directs
the Work of Repurposing

13. Mixed Use, Former Church Site, No Worship Space

14. Maintaining the Historic & Familiar When Needed,
but Knowing when to say NO

15. Previously untaxed
church properties are
developed, resulting in
a change in tax
assessment based on
usage.
This is great for
communities!

16. Connectivity
Resilience
Social
Capital

17. • Seek funding in creative ways
• Affordable Housing Credits
• CDBG Funds
• Capital campaigns
• Partners

18. Community Engagement
Resources/Partners
Location Assessment

19. • OUR TEAM
• Property Assessment & Feasibility Study
• Finance and Accounting
• Community Engagement
• Stewardship & Fundraising
• Marketing & Communications

21. Tara Maffei
A Future With Hope
tmaffei@gnjumc.org