By some estimates, the Commonwealth has a shortage of some 300,000 homes and apartments, but some lawmakers are hoping to boost construction by relaxing some regulations for faith-based and nonprofit groups.
Affordable housing was one of the biggest issues mentioned by voters in Virginia’s 2025 elections.
Community of Faith United Methodist Church in the Herndon area — along with their nonprofit, Grains of Hope — witness the need every week as hundreds come to pick up food boxes prepared by volunteers. They have a vision to build affordable housing on the open ground surrounding the church…