Activate Hidden Assets
Common Goals, Siloed Resources
Civic and non-profit leaders face a scarcity of space and capital, while 100,000 churches are projected to close in the next 10 years. Behind those closed doors are billions of dollars in dormant assets that could be serving your neighborhood.
The "Private Club" Perception
Talking Instead of Listening
The Asset Gap
From Sunday Only to
Shared Impact
New Chapter Ventures partners with grassroots leaders such as faith leaders, neighborhood organizers, and non-profits to build sustainable social and economic impact.
We Start with Your Wisdom
Our "WRITE" philosophy begins with Witnessing the wisdom of the community. We train churches to listen before they act.
Needs Assessment: We facilitate the "Curiosity Phase," where churches engage civic leaders to identify gaps in local services.
Community-Led Vision: Projects are driven by the vision and voice of the local community, not imposed from the top down.
Trust Building: We replace transactional interactions with long-term, trust-based relationships.
Solving Real Problems: Housing & Education
We convert excess church land into the infrastructure your city needs most.
Workforce Housing: We actively develop affordable housing for teachers and essential workers on church-owned land.
Childcare Deserts: We help congregations repurpose classrooms into high-quality childcare and Montessori schools, like Mountain City Public Montessori.
Mission Alignment: We ensure these projects serve the common good, aligning the church's assets with your town's strategic goals.
Economic Development & Job Creation
Our projects are economic engines. We turn dormant spaces into incubators for local business.
Job Creation: One of our pilot projects, Haw Creek Commons, now supports 80-100 local jobs.
Small Business Support: We finance commercial kitchen upgrades to support food trucks and entrepreneurs.
Economic Impact: A single activated site has been proven to drive millions in annual economic impact for the surrounding area.
