Opening Doors

National Housing Trust's 40th Anniversary Celebration

For 40 years, National Housing Trust has worked to ensure people are proud of where they live. On October 8th, leaders from across the affordable housing sector will gather for an evening of celebration, looking back on all we've built together and ahead to what's still possible.

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Join us at Opening Doors: National Housing Trust's 40th Anniversary from 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM EST on October 8th at the Howard Theatre at 620 T St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Howard Theatre View

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Sponsor 40 years of impact

Whether you're looking to deepen existing relationships or build new ones, sponsoring Opening Doors: National Housing Trust's 40th Anniversary Celebration is a powerful way to align your brand with a cause that matters, while getting the recognition your organization deserves.

Sponsorship packages offer a range of benefits including prominent brand placement across digital and print channels, dedicated event signage, social media recognition, e-newsletter features, and acknowledgement in NHT's 2026 Impact Report. Higher-level sponsors receive reserved front-row tables, mainstage presence, and co-branded press releases.

Packages start at $10,000. Marquee and select add-on opportunities are already sold out, so don't wait.

Speakers

Samir Goel smiles in a suit and tie with trees in the background

Samir Goel is the Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Esusu, a fintech solution that reports on-time rent payments to the credit bureaus to increase resident credit scores and provides a comprehensive platform for economic mobility. Samir and Wemimo Abbey saw a vision of financial freedom for affordable housing renters. NHT communities leverage Esusu as a partner to cement stable housing.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Marquee Sponsor & Reception Sponsor

Wells Fargo logo

Bedrock Sponsor

JPMorganChase Logo

Inaugural Sponsor

Morgan Stanley logo

Cornerstone Sponsors

MacArthur Foundation logo

Pillar Sponsors

Fifth Third Bank Logo
National Equity Fund logo

Connector Sponsors

U.S. Bank, N.A. 

Klein Horning LLP

The Franklin Group

Lument

Gallagher

WC Smith

*additional sponsors to come