Coverage dated October 9, 2026

Some churches are turning their empty lots into affordable housing

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By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — The grassy plot of land across the street from Trinity East United Methodist Church sat empty most of the time. The land had been occasionally used for outdoor events, food pantries and other gatherings for decades. When the Rev.

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    By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — The grassy plot of land across the street from Trinity East United Methodist Church sat empty most of the time. The land had been occasionally used for outdoor events, food pantries and other gatherings for decades. When the Rev.

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