Yes in God’s Backyard: 🙌 Level 🆙 Conversation w/Suzanne Cabrera, President and CEO of the Housing Leadership Council of Palm Beach County

Suzanne Cabrera is the President and CEO of the Housing Leadership Council, a nonprofit coalition of business, civic, and community leaders dedicated to expanding workforce and affordable housing across Palm Beach County. A tireless advocate for housing reform, she has served as Chair of the Florida Housing Coalition and continues to speak at local, state, and national levels. Her leadership has been instrumental in advancing initiatives like Florida’s YIGBY—“Yes in God’s Backyard”—law, empowering faith-based organizations to use their land to create affordable homes and address the state’s housing crisis. 📣 QUOTE: “People say affordable housing is an oxymoron in Palm Beach County, but we’re proving it can be done.” - Suzanne Cabrera, President CEO of the HLCPBCLevel 🆙 Take-Aways Faith-based leadership changes communities. When spiritual conviction meets action, transformation follows. ✨Partnership over politics. Great things happen when business, government, and faith work together. 🤝Leadership is local. You don’t need a title to make a difference; start in your own backyard. 🏡The best leaders simplify the complex. Cut the red tape, clear the noise, and focus on real impact. ✂️Affordability is not charity—it’s community infrastructure. Helping people live where they work strengthens everyone. 🧱Legacy outlives leadership. Projects like YIGBY remind us that service leaves footprints long after titles fade. 🕊️🔹 Valuable Time-Stamps🔹🕒 00:02:15 – Leaders Don’t Wait – Taking action without permission builds momentum.🕒 00:05:40 – $23 Million Federal Grant Win – Moving forward boldly creates results.🕒 00:16:10 – YIGBY Explained – Turning faith-based land into affordable housing.🕒 00:18:45 – 101 Units of Hope – Church builds sanctuary with senior housing above.🕒 00:25:10 – Faith in Motion – Collaboration and courage drive community change. You Can Find Out more About HLCPBC and Contact Suzanne Here:🌐 Visit the HLCPBC Website🔗 HLCPBC LinkedIn 🔵 HLCPBC FacebookPhone: (561) 653-4107 Email: [email protected]