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John,
We’re thrilled to invite you to the 2024 Prosperity Summit, themed "Mobilizing Our Collective Power." With just 41 days to go, excitement is building!
Our team has put together an amazing event with exceptional speakers and sessions packed with tangible strategies and opportunities to form meaningful connections. This Summit is all about bringing changemakers like YOU together to drive economic opportunity and equity.
Thank you for your continued support. Together, we’re building a just, fair economy free from structural racism—your commitment is key to our mission.
We can’t wait to see you at the Summit! Let’s recharge, reconnect, and recommit to making lasting change.
Marisa Calderon
President & CEO
Prosperity Now
Networking Opportunities at the Prosperity Summit!
Don’t miss out on the Prosperity Summit’s unparalleled networking opportunities. With financial insecurity and inequality at an all-time high, it’s crucial for professionals like you to come together, share best practices, and drive impactful change. Here’s a glimpse of events we’ve lined up:
- Awards Luncheon Featuring Van Jones: Join us for an impactful Fireside Chat on “Disrupting Division”
- Networking Breaks with Exhibitors: Connect meaningfully while exploring exhibitor resources and solutions
- Club Prosperity: Relax and network with peers through music, refreshments, and entertainment
- Street Fair: Experience a DC street-fair-themed evening with Summit Exhibitors, featuring local dishes, signature drinks, and informal networking.
Plus….you can volunteer at the Summit to ensure the event's success and enjoy these benefits:
- Free Summit registration
- Access to sessions when not working
- Lunch on working days
- Paid parking
- Networking opportunities
With so many opportunities to connect, learn, and grow, this year’s Prosperity Summit is not to be missed. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative event. Space is limited, and time is running out—don’t wait!
Marisa Calderon, president and CEO of Prosperity Now, was honored for her work in increasing homeownership for communities of color. Housing Wire named her one of its 2024 Women of Influence, recognizing 100 women shaping the housing economy.
"Housing Wire’s Women of Influence award celebrates the most impactful leaders in mortgage and real estate," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "We're proud to honor these exceptional female executives."
Marisa said, "It's a tremendous honor to receive this award and continue paving the way for future leaders. Good housing is key to empowering women and families."
Prosperity Now believes everyone deserves a safe and secure home to build wealth and thrive. They advocate for down payment assistance, refundable tax credits, and zoning law reforms to support renters, homeowners, and their families.
Marisa's leadership at Prosperity Now, backed by over 20 years in housing and finance, has significantly impacted the organization and the industry. She mentors women in the field, helping to shape future leaders.
Now in its 15th year, the Women of Influence award program by HousingWire supports informed leaders in housing and business.
Upcoming Events
The VITA Leadership Institute: A Success Story and Lessons Learned
Join us on Monday, July 29th, from 3:00 – 4:00 PM EDT, for a webinar to explore the impactful journey of the VITA Leadership Institute Cohort (VLI), a program born from the generosity of Wells Fargo. Discover how this cohort of 10 diverse VITA programs selected from all over the country collaborated and shared insights on critical topics like volunteer recruitment and innovative service delivery models.
