Stony Point Center to host annual Housing Justice Summit Nov. 3-6

STONY POINT, New York — Across the country, communities are grappling with an escalating housing crisis. More than 750,000 people are unhoused, and the United States is underbuilt by nearly four million housing units.

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From Nov. 3-6, Stony Point Center will host its annual Housing Justice Summit: Homelessness to Housing, a three-day immersive experience bringing together faith leaders, grassroots organizers and housing advocates from across the nation.

“As people of faith, we have a clear mandate to care for those in need,” said summit organizer Brian Frick, program director at Stony Point Center. “This work transcends faith affiliation. It’s about building pathways to stable, affordable housing and reshaping systems that have failed too many of our neighbors.”

Inspiring voices, practical tools

This year’s summit features Kevin Nye, housing justice advocate and author of “Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness.” Nye will offer the keynote address and guide participants through interactive sessions, including the Path to Housing game. His upcoming book, “Hope for the Mission: Getting It Right in the Call to End Homelessness,” will be released in early 2026.

Other featured speakers include:

• The Rev. Christina Cosby, representative for domestic and environmental policy concerns in the PC(USA)’s Office of Public Witness, on exploring advocacy strategies and the growing Yes in God’s Back Yard movement.
• The Rev. Dr. John Cleghorn, pastor and head of staff at Caldwell Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, sharing a firsthand account of how congregations can engage directly in building housing, from permits to subsidies to occupancy.

• Aaron Horner, a pastor, nonprofit founder and housing justice advocate who works to develop sustainable, housing-first solutions for unhoused and extremely low-income communities.

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Together, these leaders will help participants confront systemic issues, challenge misconceptions, and build collaborative, evidence-based responses to the crisis. Participants can expect:

• Inspiring keynotes and practical workshops led by faith-based and secular leaders working on the frontlines of housing justice.
• Toolkits and cohorts designed to help participants translate learning into local action, complete with digital resources and peer-based accountability groups.
• Post-event online gatherings to sustain momentum, reflect on progress and build long-term networks of support.

The summit is open to all concerned individuals, regardless of faith affiliation. It is particularly designed for faith leaders and congregations, nonprofit professionals, grassroots organizers, housing advocates and policy leaders.

The 2025 Housing Justice Summit will be held in person at Stony Point Center and will also offer online participation for attendees across the county. Click here for more information and to register.