Greater Dayton Realtist Association Hosts 4th Annual Affordable Housing Summit

By GDRA Contributor • Dayton Weekly News

Theme: “Second Chances – Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency”

Dayton, OH – September 17, 2025 — The Greater Dayton Realtist Association (GDRA) is set to host its 4th Annual Affordable Housing Summit on Wednesday, September 17, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Dayton Realtors, 1515 S. Main Street.

With the powerful theme, “Second Chances – Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency,” this year’s summit will address some of Dayton’s most pressing housing challenges—while showcasing real solutions that empower individuals and strengthen neighborhoods.

A Call to Action for Housing Equity

The summit will bring together leaders in housing, finance, reentry services, and community development for an impactful dialogue on:

Affordable housing access
Second chance initiatives for returning citizens
Financial tools for self-sufficiency
Neighborhood revitalization efforts

“This summit is about more than conversation—it’s about action,” said GDRA President Traci Martin. “Our mission is rooted in Democracy in Housing, and this event provides a platform to discuss second chances, self-sufficiency, and how to build generational wealth through homeownership.”

Featured Speakers & Organizations

Attendees will hear from a distinguished lineup of public and private sector leaders:

Roderick Hirsch, VP, CRA Sales & Sr. Client Experience Advisor, PNC Bank
Nancy Agrillo, Territory Sales Manager, Home Lending, PNC Bank
Anthony Forte, Field Office Director, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Antoinette Hampton, ALH Consulting Group / Families Flourish
Lanaya McDonald, ODRC Office of Reentry
John Zimmerman, Miami Valley Fair Housing Center
Adam Blake, County Corp
April Stern, Sun Up Foundation
Trina Johnson, NID-HCA Dayton
Emmy Fabich, Montgomery County Land Bank
Anita Schmaltz, Homeownership Center

What to Expect

✔️ $88B Community Investment commitment update from PNC Bank

✔️ HUD insights on local housing priorities

✔️ Programs tackling reentry, fair housing, and neighborhood revitalization

✔️ Cross-sector collaboration opportunities with banks, advocates, and public officials

✔️ Free lunch + networking with housing and community leaders

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location: Dayton Realtors, 1515 S. Main Street, Dayton, OH 45409

Free Lunch Provided

Register Now: https://bit.ly/3JmfuOc

Contact: 937-999-4888

About GDRA

The Greater Dayton Realtist Association (GDRA) is the local chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). Rooted in the principle of Democracy in Housing, GDRA works to eliminate barriers to homeownership in underserved communities through education, advocacy, and community engagement.