This Strategic Dialogue Session invites participants to explore what it means for affiliates to build meaningful, year‑round community presence beyond new construction. Because every community experiences Habitat differently, this conversation creates space to reflect on how affiliates are currently known, where the strongest points of connection already exist, and which unmet needs align with Habitat’s mission outside of homebuilding.
Participants will examine opportunities to expand their mission footprint, strengthen housing stability and neighborhood health through non‑construction work, and build partnerships that increase visibility and trust. The session also considers how to ensure this work is equitable and accessible across diverse communities, and what statewide supports could help affiliates grow their community presence sustainably. Through shared insights and practical discussion, attendees will help shape a clearer vision of what trusted, community‑rooted impact can look like across Texas.
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm CDT Heritage 3
