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History

MHP was created in 1989 by community leaders committed to expanding access to quality, affordable housing. MHP is a nonprofit and a non-governmental entity.

To commemorate MHP’s 30th anniversary, we are sharing 30 stories that trace important milestone in our history and demonstrate our commitment to our housing people, empowering families and strengthening neighborhoods.

Our Origin

In the summer of 1988, Reverend Lincoln “Lon” Dring, Executive Director of Community Ministry of Montgomery County (now known as Interfaith Works), and Peg McRory, a housing activist, gathered a number of friends and acquaintances together around Peg’s dining room table to search for solutions to the lack of affordable housing in Montgomery County. This small group decided to form a non-profit housing organization that could work with the local government and the community to address affordable housing issues.

In 1989, Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) was incorporated and shortly thereafter Norman Christeller, just retiring as chair of the Planning Board, agreed to serve as the first president. The first Board of Directors was chaired by Bill Murry and included members of the River Road Unitarian Church (RRUC) and prominent homebuilders Tony and Tom Natelli. In 1991, Norm moved to chair of the board and Tad Baldwin, a housing consultant was asked to become president.

From 1990 to the present, MHP has continued its mission of expanding affordable housing with the acquisition of older run down multi-family buildings in Montgomery County, expanding into Hyattsville in Prince George’s County and in the District of Columbia. MHP acquires and rehabilitates these buildings and leases them to low- and moderate income families.

Community Life Program Help

Community Life Program Help Residents Build Better Lives Whether helping kids excel in school or providing adults with job training, MHP Community Life Programs support the growth and development of all residents, including the need to have fun. Started in 1997, these programs offer children an award-winning homework club, computer lab access, holiday parties, back to school supplies, summer camps, and cultural outings. Adult programs include: health promotions and fairs.

Neighborhoods Program Strengthens Communities

Neighborhoods Program Strengthens Communities  Since 1997, MHP has offered a unique, award winning community development program conducted in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs that addresses the needs of targeted neighborhoods. Services include formation of neighborhood associations, identification of issues, problem solving and neighborhood infrastructure upgrades.

MHP Timeline

  • 1989

    MHP was formed

  • September 19, 1992

    Dring’s Reach Grand Opening

    September 19, 1992

  • June 14, 1994

    Beall’s Grant Grand Opening

  • July 27, 1996

    Edinburgh Celebration

    July 27, 1996

  • September 11, 1999

    8800 Bradford Road Open House

  • November 17, 1999

    Amherst Square Grand Re-Opening

    November 17, 1999

  • October 19, 2002

    Connecticut Ave. Estates – celebrating completion of MHP’s work

  • July 17, 2003

    Hancock Gardens Opening

    July 17, 2003

  • October 25, 2003

    Glenville Road Opening

  • April 24, 2004

    Greenwood Terrace Ribbon Cutting

    April 24, 2004

  • November 15, 2005

    Great Hope Homes Ribbon Cutting

  • September 14, 2005

    Blair Park Apartments Ribbon Cutting

    September 14, 2005

  • October 17, 2008

    Takoma Park Preservation Project Ribbon Cutting

  • September 24, 2009

    Purchased Halpine Hamlet in Rockville

    September 24, 2009

  • September 8, 2010

    Gilbert Highlands Grand Opening

  • December 23, 2010

    Purchased Parkview Towers in Takoma Park

    December 23, 2010

  • June 13, 2016

    The Bonifant Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

  • May 24, 2018

    Beall’s Grant Ribbon Cutting

    May 24, 2018

  • July 2019

    Acquisition of Worthington Woods, MHP’s first property in the District of Columbia

  • September 2019

    Completion of renovation of Parkview Manor, Hyattsville

    September 2019

Housing People * Empowering Families * Strengthening Neighborhoods

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Housing People

MHP preserves and expands affordable housing in Montgomery County and the surrounding region. MHP has developed and owns more than 2,800 apartments, condos, and town homes.

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Empowering Families

MHP offers educational programs for residents to develop skills, expand their opportunities, and balance their lives. This includes preschool, afterschool and summer enrichment programs serving more than 400 children.

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Strengthening Neighborhoods

MHP is working with residents to implement neighborhood revitalization programs in communities affected by foreclosures, economic challenges, and mass transit construction.

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Empowering Families

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Strengthening Neighborhoods

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