2026 ACHANGE Membership Meeting

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2026 ACHANGE Annual Membership Meeting:

DATE: Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

TIME: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

LOCATION: UALR Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service

2301 S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72204

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Arkansas Coalition of Housing and Neighborhood Growth for Empowerment (ACHANGE) had an eventful 2025! We convened the two-day Reimagining Affordable Housing Symposium and the fall Advancing Affordable Housing through Community-Led Action and Policy Symposium. We brought in expert practitioners from around the country such as the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Center for Community Progress to discuss what techniques can impact housing policy; how to build Fortified Housing; strategies to address Vacant, Abandoned, and Deteriorated (VAD) property in Arkansas; and more! We also provided regular legislative updates and held a networking reception which created an evening of connection with fellow practitioners, advocates, and experts in affordable housing. Renew your membership now and enjoy the speakers, panels, and tools coming in 2026!

ACHANGE is a collective voice that promotes quality, affordable housing and community economic development throughout the state of Arkansas. ACHANGE supports education; provides training; encourages responsible growth and sustainability; and works to influence public policy on issues related to affordable housing in Arkansas.

2026 ACHANGE MEMBERSHIP

$50 for Individuals – includes free admission for our 2-day Summer Housing Symposium and discounted registration for additional events, voting and participation in the Annual Membership Meeting (March 31), and notifications of events around the state.

$100 for Organizations – includes membership for three staff members, free admission for three staff members for our 2-day Summer Housing Symposium and discounted registration for additional events, voting and participation in the Annual Membership Meeting (March 31), and notifications of events around the state.

Annual Membership allows voting in the upcoming Annual Membership Meeting on March 31, 2026.

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Upcoming Event!

Advancing Affordable Housing through Community-Led Action and Policy Symposium

December 4, 2025

Excitement is in the air! On December 3rd and 4th, join advocates, policymakers, and community leaders from across Arkansas for a powerful day of learning, collaboration, and action. Together, we’ll explore how community-driven strategies can continue to shape policy and create lasting solutions for affordable housing across the state.
Our keynote speaker, Sara Toering, Esq., is an attorney, advocate, and facilitator whose work centers on land, housing affordability, and equitable neighborhood development. Sara co-authored the landmark 2012 Georgia Land Bank Act and recently partnered with the Center for Community Progress to produce the report “Addressing Vacant, Abandoned, and Deteriorated (VAD) Properties in Arkansas.” This brief highlights insights from the Delta Rising initiative—an 18-month collaboration with Elaine, Helena-West Helena, and Pine Bluff—to develop strategies that communities can use to tackle VAD properties.
At the ACHANGE Symposium, you’ll have the opportunity to: hear firsthand what Arkansas communities learned through Delta Rising, ask questions and engage with experts and practitioners, and walk away with strategies to address vacant and abandoned properties in your community
Your ticket includes:
  • Admission to the ACHANGE Networking Reception on December 3, 5–7 PM at Red & Blue Events—an evening of connection with fellow practitioners, advocates, and experts in affordable housing. Located at 1415 W 7th St, Little Rock, AR 72201
  • Admission to the ACHANGE Symposium on December 4, 10am to 2:30pm, at University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, which will include lunch. Located at 2301 S. University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204

TOGETHER, we can transform our communities, strengthen our families, and build wealth for all. 

 

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