The Neighborhood Monthly eNewsletter – October 2024
Housing People
DHCD Secretary Jake Day Tours MHP
Our state funding partners recently visited the Residences at Forest Glen site and got a sneak peek at this dynamic project, which will be completed in spring of 2025. Much progress has been made and we were able to don our hard hats and explore the building’s interior and exterior. DHCD Secretary Jake Day also stopped by Long Branch to view our extensive community development work there.
We thank Secretary Day and his team for visiting and seeing our work first-hand.
Read more about Secretary Day’s visit here
MHP is excited to unveil the completed Residences at Forest Glen property soon and welcome residents who income qualify. For those interested in renting, please visit this site to complete an interest form.
Empowering Families
Pumpkins and Fall Fun
School days off are a perfect opportunity for special trips with our students! Homework Club students recently visited Butler’s Orchard for a day of fall fun. A hayride brought the kids out to a pumpkin patch where they each picked the perfect pumpkin to bring home. There were many activities including giant slides, a new playground, a rope spider web, corn pit, and mazes. It was a great day to get out and play!
Strengthening Neighborhoods
Tax Credit Support for Residents
Did you know that the State of Maryland provides a tax credit for eligible renters?
The Renters’ Tax Credit Program provides property tax credits for renters who meet certain requirements. The concept rests on the reasoning that renters indirectly pay property taxes as part of their rent and thus should have some protection, as do homeowners. The plan is based upon the relationship between rent and income.
This year, MHP helped 60 residents of Franklin Apartments apply for the Maryland Renters Tax Credit. If deemed eligible, they will receive up to $1,000 from the state and $500 from Montgomery County, which provides a 50% match of the State credit.
Franklin is a property for seniors, and this funding will help our residents immensely.
Staff Happenings
Hispanic Heritage Month
With so many members of our staff hailing from Spain or Latin America, our recent office gathering for Hispanic Heritage Month was both educational and delicious! We enjoyed a variety of foods from local restaurants and connected with each other. Numerous people contributed to this wonderful celebration of cultures and shared their experiences living in America as people of Hispanic descent. Their perspectives also helped our staff better understand the experiences of our residents and community members, many of whom identify as Latinx or Hispanic.
Real Estate Leadership Update
Congratulations to three of our team members who were recently promoted; Stephanie Roodman to vice president of real estate, John Poyer to director of real estate, and Jon McCall to director of real estate!
Read more here.
We appreciate the many contributions of our dedicated staff who help us make home possible
Upcoming Events
Long Branch 5K Fun Run
RUN, don’t walk, to register today!
The Long Branch 5K will be held on November 3rd, 2024 in Long Branch, MD.
This is a family-oriented community event, with proceeds going towards the efforts of Discover Long Branch and the Long Branch Business League, in addition to supporting the Long Branch Festival, one of our major community events! You can run, walk, or even participate virtually. Register here.
Building Dreams Tours
MHP provides thousands of low- and moderate-income families and individuals with quality affordable homes where they can thrive. Our Building Dreams tour, a one-hour experience, is a way to see our work first-hand. Each tour is held at an MHP property and explores the heart of all we do.
The tours include learning about our holistic approach to housing. You will walk the property, see facilities like Community Centers where innovative programs are happening, and hear inspiring resident stories.
Let us show you how MHP is fulfilling our mission by housing people, empowering families, and strengthening neighborhoods. Email Jaimee Goodman to learn more and RSVP: jgoodman@mhpartners.org
We’re Hiring
MHP is seeking qualified candidates to join our dynamic team in Silver Spring. With a mission that matters, MHP employees make a difference and enjoy a range of professional benefits.
Do you have at least three years of grant writing experience? You might be a fit for our featured job: Grants Manager. Learn more here.
With competitive pay and benefits, a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and a mission to help people in the community, MHP is a great place to grow your career!
The Neighborhood Monthly eNewsletter – September 2024
Housing People
Showcasing Colonnade at the Creek
Visitors from Citi recently toured Colonnade at the Creek in Takoma Park. Robert Goldman and Stephanie Roodman shared insights on what makes the property special, including its vintage-meets-modern colonnade structure, the community center that once housed a boiler room, and the serene location set back amidst nature yet highly accessible to public transportation and major roads.
MHP recently received the $1M Citi Progress Makers grant, which helps fund projects like Colonnade at the Creek and so much more. We were grateful to connect with other Citi Progress Makers – nonprofits in our region that are making a difference in terms of equitable community development.
Empowering Families
Back to School with All the Tools
MHP recently held our annual backpack drive to help 700+ students get the tools they need to start the school year right.
Our team brought backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies directly to students participating in our Community Life programs, in addition to hundreds of other young residents throughout our properties, from preschoolers to teens.
We hosted our second annual summer/back-to-school party at Rollingwood Apartments in the Lyttonsville neighborhood of Silver Spring. Staff connected with residents there, holding a pool party with free food, face painting, college scholarship resources, and information booths. Donaldson and BLOOM partnered with us for this event.
MHP also held a block party at Worthington Woods in Washington, D.C., where we distributed backpacks to residents. Activities included free dental care through a mobile clinic, career counseling services through partner Career Catchers, face painting, ice cream, music, and more.
Thank you to EVERYONE who contributed to this major effort! We could not have done this without your support. Read more here.
Strengthening Neighborhoods
Long Branch Festival
The most perfect weather on the planet set the stage for this year’s Long Branch Festival. The amazing entertainment lineup, food options, vendors, activities, decorations, and crowd energy did not disappoint.
On Sept. 13 and 14, Flower Avenue Urban Park came alive with almost 5,000 visitors, some newbies and some die-hard Long Branch Fest fans. Attendees enjoyed food from local eateries, including El Gavilan, El Golfo, Love & Flour Bakery, Koma Café, Ocean City Seafood, and more. There was something for everyone on the stage, including Eric Energy for kids, Zumba for fitness seekers, and diverse international bands like Cubano Groove and Cheik Hamala Diabate of West Africa.
Discover Long Branch aims to support businesses in Long Branch, and this popular annual festival brought la fiesta once again.
Clarksburg Fire Fund Update
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Clarksburg Fire Fund. With your help, we raised $14,444. Those funds have been distributed directly to impacted families.
On August 17, 2024, a fire devastated a multi-unit apartment building in the 12000 block of Clarksburg Square Road in Clarksburg, MD. At the request of Montgomery County, MHP collected financial donations to help affected families. While this is not an MHP property, we maintain close ties with the community through the many affordable housing properties we have developed in Montgomery County and are playing a role by managing financial donations to help impacted residents.
Upcoming Events
Looking for more Long Branch excitement? Upcoming events include an October 11th movie night and a November 3rd 5K fun run. Discover details about these and other monthly events here.
We’re Hiring
MHP is seeking qualified candidates to join our dynamic team in Silver Spring. With a mission that matters, MHP employees make a difference and enjoy a range of professional benefits.
Do you have at least three years of grant writing experience? You might be a fit for our featured job: Grants Manager. Learn more here.
With competitive pay and benefits, a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and a mission to help people in the community, MHP is a great place to grow your career!
The Neighborhood Monthly eNewsletter – August 2024
Housing People
Construction in Progress
Get up to date on MHP real estate! The gears are turning this summer on affordable housing. MHP has 3 properties under construction:
Worthington Woods in D.C.’s Ward 8 is undergoing a major renovation. Once apartments are updated, we will begin work on the community center and playground. This vast community contains 394 apartment homes with solar panels throughout.
Frederick apartments in Gaithersburg are also undergoing major renovations. This unique property is home to 78 apartments with green space, a renovated playground, and a community garden! A new name and look will be coming soon.
Residences at Forest Glen (pictured above) is a ground-up redevelopment in Silver Spring. The expansive, modern property will contain 189 apartment homes and be completed by 2025. Soon, the management company will begin accepting applications. Updates will be posted here.
Empowering Families
Adventure Seekers
MHP’s summer programs served more than 400 children and teens. Staff planned, facilitated, and supervised more than 25 trips to fun locations throughout the region. Many kids stated that field trips were their favorite part of the summer. We visited museums, parks, mini golf, splash pads, farms, and more.
Thank you to all the donors and partners who make our free programs possible and ensure that low- and moderate-income children can partake in all the things that make summer special. We could not run these programs without your support.
Expo Showcases Student Work
If you could design your own car, what would it look like?
What’s your idea of the perfect cupcake?
This summer, the Greenwood Community Center hosted a camp that invited students to invent, create, write, and explore. Their work culminated in an end-of-summer expo, showcasing their unique ideas, talents, and humor. MHP staff were invited to judge the many project elements and provide feedback. Three original films completed the expo and left spectators laughing in their seats at ghosts, zombies, and other characters. Watch this video to see their work in action.
Strengthening Neighborhoods
AAP Seminar Success
This month’s Apartment Assistance Program (AAP) seminar featured record attendance! Landlords and property managers who own less than 50 units learned about the AAP and all the resources it provides. Technical assistance, current and upcoming legislation, best practices, and financial assistance were just a few of the topics discussed during the 2-hour seminar. Guest speakers from Building Consultants, Inc. provided input on the importance of capital needs assessments and how they can be subsidized through the AAP. Attendees enjoyed dinner provided by El Golfo restaurant and AAP members had an opportunity to engage in robust discussions and network amongst one another. Apartment Assistance & Sustainability Program Manager Ali Khademian facilitated this event at the Silver Spring Civic Building.
National Night Out
MHP staff and partners connected with residents at many of our properties for National Night Out including Worthington Woods, Beall’s Grant, and the Lyttonsville business district. Community members enjoyed meeting staff and local law enforcement officers, participating in activities, and checking out flashy vehicles.
National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
Clarksburg Fire Fund
On August 17, 2024 a fire devastated a multi-unit apartment building in Montgomery County, Maryland impacting dozens of families. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, at least 25 apartment units were damaged in the 12000 block of Clarksburg Square Road in Clarksburg on Saturday, displacing approximately 45 residents.
At the request of Montgomery County, MHP is collecting financial donations to help affected families. While this is not an MHP property, we maintain close ties with the community through the many affordable housing properties we have developed in Montgomery County and are playing a role by managing financial donations to help impacted residents.
Please visit our website to learn more and consider making a donation today. Click here.
Join Us for a Tour
MHP provides thousands of low- and moderate-income families and individuals with quality affordable homes where they can thrive. Our Building Dreams tour, a one-hour experience, is a way to see our work first-hand. Each tour is held at an MHP property and explores the heart of all we do.
The tours include learning about our holistic approach to housing. You will walk the property, see facilities like Community Centers where innovative programs are happening, and hear inspiring resident stories.
Let us show you how MHP is fulfilling our mission by housing people, empowering families, and strengthening neighborhoods.
We’re Hiring
MHP is seeking qualified candidates to join our dynamic team in Silver Spring. With a mission that matters, MHP employees make a difference and enjoy a range of professional benefits.
Do you have at least three years of grant writing experience? You might be a fit for our featured job: Grants Manager. Learn more here.
With competitive pay and benefits, a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and a mission to help people in the community, MHP is a great place to grow your career!
The Neighborhood Monthly eNewsletter – July 2024
Alhagie
Alhagie is dealing with the challenges of high school and working to carve out his future and define his own path. His family has banded together to support each other, and sometimes that has meant relocating to find a more manageable rent. Since Alhagie moved to an MHP property, he has joined our FLOW teen program and volunteered many hours to help younger students. He also enjoyed receiving gifts through the MHP toy drive. These programs have helped him feel connection to the community and gain a solid foundation for his high school years. Watch Alhagie share his perspective at our golf tournament.
Eseme’s Story
Eseme has been working for MHP part-time for several years. With a passion for math and STEM activities, Eseme inspires students in our GATOR Club to develop a love of learning. Watch Eseme describe what moves him and view some great photos from our Community Life programs. Watch here.
Jan’s Story
Since moving to The Bonifant, one of MHP’s senior properties in Silver Spring, Jan has been an avid supporter of MHP. She joined our Board of Directors, has spoken about MHP publicly on numerous occasions, and recently served as a co-host for our Making Home Possible For All campaign. We are so lucky to have Jan’s support. She is a powerhouse and anyone would want Jan in their court. Read her full story here and watch her recent testimony at a County Council hearing. Watch here.
Bertila’s Story
Bertila’s life is filled with family and love, but things are not always easy. She lives with her daughter and granddaughter, and money is tight. She recently lost her sister from cancer and also lost her job. Bertila is hopeful that she will find a new job and is grateful to have affordable housing through MHP. Watch Bertila’s testimony here.
Mame’s Story
Mame grew up at Glenville Road in Silver Spring, an MHP property. At Homework Club, she received guidance from staff and experienced the benefits of a tight-knit community of peers who stuck together. This brought stability to her life and gave her a foundation for the exceptional college student and adult she would become. Watch our 2023 mission video here to listen to Mame’s updates and watch her 2022 speech here.
Zachary’s Story
Zachary grew up with MHP and now he is thriving in middle school. Zachary is a young man with incredible charisma and wisdom beyond his years. With the guidance of MHP staff, Zachary won an essay contest for the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers and last year, served as a featured speaker at our Building Dreams benefit event. Watch Zachary take the stage and display his speaking skills. Watch here.
Upcoming Events
With your help, every summer MHP provides more than 700 students with tools to learn and succeed: brand-new backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies.
Backpacks and supplies are needed now more than ever. Help us make that possible for every child in our community. You also can select items from our Amazon wishlist or make a financial donation. Thanks for helping low- and moderate-income students start the school year right!
We’re Hiring
MHP is seeking qualified candidates to join our dynamic team in Silver Spring. With a mission that matters, MHP employees make a difference and enjoy a range of professional benefits. Do you have at least three years of grant writing experience? You might be a fit for our featured job: Grants Manager. Learn more here. here.
With competitive pay and benefits, a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and a mission to help people in the community, MHP is a great place to grow your career!
The Neighborhood Monthly eNewsletter – June 2024
Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope
Thanks to Manna Food Center, MHP was recently able to provide food for residents in Wheaton, MD and we continue to host monthly food distributions at other properties, including Gilbert Highlands in Takoma Park. Together, we can support our community and make progress towards ending hunger in Montgomery County, MD and beyond. We are proud to partner with Manna and share their goals of fighting against hunger, feeding hope, and helping our neighbors get back on their feet.
La Verdad Newspaper Highlights Long Branch
EXTRA, EXTRA! Read all about Long Branch in the new, local, free newspaper, La Verdad.
MHP staff continue to find creative solutions to support Long Branch businesses. Purple Line construction disruptions have long been an issue, but things have become even more difficult recently. Stores and restaurants near the intersection of University Blvd. and Piney Branch Rd. are being severely impacted and most report that business is down anywhere from 20 to 40%. La Verdad invites the community and visitors to learn more about the wonderful offerings in Long Branch so they can discover new reasons to shop local and eat local.
MHP’s Community Economic Development Coordinator Paul Grenier has put his writing talents to use for this exciting publication. La Verdad targets business owners and residents alike and serves as a vehicle to promote our community events as well as the local small businesses we support.
Pick up a copy of the newspaper at Flower Deli, El Gavilan and El Golfo. It includes content in both English and Spanish!
NeighborWorks Week Success
This month, MHP hosted our largest group ever for NeighborWorks Week – more than 50 employees from NeighborWorks America attended our Day in the Field event. We were honored to be selected for this opportunity to showcase our mission and impact through a bus tour, property visit, and volunteer activity. As a member organization for almost two decades, we value the leadership of NeighborWorks, the resources they provide, and our shared goals: to create opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives and strengthen their communities. Thank you to this incredible group for beautifying Flower Avenue Urban Park in Long Branch and engaging with our work through tours.
Karen’s Story
MHP resident Karen recently testified in support of funding to preserve and expand affordable housing during a Montgomery County Council public hearing. Karen and her husband contracted COVID-19 and experienced financial instability as a result. She told the hearing they fell behind on rent payments for over five months until MHP provided them with $7,000 in rental assistance through designated resources. Here are a few of Karen’s thoughts that she shared:
“Thanks to the help we received, we were able to start over and continued paying rent on time. With this assistance, my husband, who is the sole breadwinner of our household, can now pay rent on time and without any trouble…Furthermore, the social services provided by MHP have given us access to food assistance, which has enabled our family to thrive and overcome obstacles. I firmly believe everyone should have equal opportunities to reside in financially viable and secure housing. Therefore, I urge the County Council to prioritize allocating sufficient funds for affordable housing. It is time to take action and ensure that everyone has access to a dignified place called home.”
The Neighborhoods team helps many residents like Karen and is expanding its efforts to include them in direct advocacy. Watch her testimony here: here.
Upcoming Events
With your help, every summer MHP provides more than 700 students with tools to learn and succeed: brand-new backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies.
Backpacks and supplies are needed now more than ever. Help us make that possible for every child in our community. You also can select items from our Amazon wishlist or make a financial donation. Thanks for helping low- and moderate-income students start the school year right!
We’re Hiring
MHP is seeking qualified candidates to join our dynamic team in Silver Spring. With a mission that matters, MHP employees make a difference and enjoy a range of professional benefits.
Do you have at least three years of grant writing experience? You might be a fit for our featured job: Grants Manager.
Learn more here. here.
With competitive pay and benefits, a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and a mission to help people in the community, MHP is a great place to grow your career!
The Neighborhood Monthly eNewsletter – May 2024
Empowering Families
Nothing Like a Mother’s Love
“A parent’s love is whole, no matter how many times divided.” – Robert Breault
Parents and caregivers showed love for their children at the recent Mother’s Day gatherings organized by our community life staff. With donuts, balloons, casseroles, drinks, and other treats, it was a beautiful day for bonding. The classic hand-made cards made each parent’s day and they loved seeing their students’ classrooms.
Hands-On Science Fun
Our Community Life students were back in Baltimore this month, partaking in another one of the city’s amazing learning institutions. MCPS schools were closed for voting, so MHP staff ensured that students could have a fun and engaging day out. GATOR elementary-age students visited the Maryland Science Center where they enjoyed interactive exhibits, a planetarium, a giant screen theater, science encounters, live shows, and more.
What is GATOR?
MHP partners with Arcola Elementary School in Wheaton to offer two innovative afterschool programs focused on strengthening students’ math, science, and reading skills through the Great Achievers Toward Outstanding Results (GATOR) program. GATOR enrolls up to 120 students, including elementary school students at Amherst and Pembridge Square from September to June.
GATOR is made possible through funding from the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers: Maryland Out-of-School Time Programs for the Future grant award.
Letter from a Parent
MHP staff make an impact every day. Recently, one mom took the time to share her appreciation for Program Manager Violeta Martel for providing exceptional and trusted care for her daughter.
Dear Ms. Violeta,
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional care and support you provide to my daughter, especially considering her type 1 diabetic condition.
As a single mom, navigating the challenges of raising a child with a medical condition can be overwhelming at times. However, knowing that she is in such capable hands at the GATOR Club brings me immense peace of mind. Your willingness to accommodate her needs and make her feel included in all activities despite her condition means more to me than words can express.
It’s heartwarming to see how the GATOR Club teachers not only take care of her physical well-being but also make her feel valued and welcomed as a member of the club. The kindness and understanding you all show towards her are truly appreciated.
Moreover, the support you offer me as a single parent by allowing her to participate in this after-school program is invaluable. Knowing that she has a safe and nurturing environment to be in while I’m at work is a tremendous relief.
Please know that your dedication and compassion do not go unnoticed. You play a significant role in my daughter’s life, and I am endlessly grateful for everything you do for her.
Thank you once again for your unwavering support and for making a positive difference in our lives.
Warm regards,
Gelila
Community Life Partnerships
Project Change
Silver Spring Judy Center
Kiwanis
Story Tapestries
Montgomery County Public Schools
The Civic Circle
The Washington Conservatory of Music
Montgomery County Department of Recreation
Parent Empowerment Program
Sharp Insight
TransAct
ABC Mouse
Girl Scouts
Maryland State Department of Education
Children Opportunity Alliance
PNC Bank
Action Youth Media
Charity for Change
Crittenton Services of Greater Washington
Upcoming Events
Annual Norman Christeller Golf Classic
This event is an important source of support for MHP’s Community Life programs, providing enrichment activities and homework help to students in our communities.
When: Monday, June 24, 2024
Where: Hampshire Greens, 616 Firestone Dr, Ashton, MD 20861
Link to Register: here
We’re Hiring
MHP is seeking qualified candidates to join our dynamic team in Silver Spring. With a mission that matters, MHP employees make a difference and enjoy a range of professional benefits.
Learn more here.
With competitive pay and benefits, a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and a mission to help people in the community, MHP is a great place to grow your career!
The Neighborhood Monthly eNewsletter – April 2024
Housing People
Progress at Worthington Woods
Located in Washington, D.C. Ward 8, Worthington Woods is our largest property. After a recent groundbreaking and renovation celebration, construction is well underway and soon residents will enjoy updated, modernized homes along with a new playground and community center. Take a peek inside an apartment that was recently renovated down to the studs and view the rendering for the new community playground.
Empowering Families
Under the Sea Experience Delights MHP Students
The National Aquarium is a jewel of our region, but it’s far from Montgomery County, and it’s cost-prohibitive for many low-income families. Most of our Play & Learn preschool students have never been there before. Thanks to special grant funding from PNC Bank and Montgomery County Children’s Opportunity Alliance, 77 preschool-age students recently visited the museum with MHP staff. The children were completely wowed by the magical creatures living in our oceans. From delicate jellyfish to intimidating sharks, students enjoyed exploring and learning more about animals and their habitats.
Strengthening Neighborhoods
Gift Pantry Supports Residents in Wheaton
Even with the benefit of affordable housing, some families still struggle to make ends meet. Food prices have risen since 2020 due to a combination of factors, including inflation, labor costs, supply chain challenges, and global conflicts. Often, salary increases do not keep up with these increases and working families face difficult budget decisions. MHP’s resident outreach team helps in a variety of ways. For example, we recently held a pop-up pantry at Pembridge Square apartments. Runway for a Cause brought free household items, toys, and clothing. The event helped more than 50 families.
Featured Video
Community Makers Series
There are many people making a difference at MHP. In our new Community Makers series, we hear from Stefan, who was greatly impacted by the work he did during his AmeriCorps stint. Stefan saw first-hand how critical affordable housing is in our region, and how great the need is for the services we provide. Watch here.
Upcoming Events
Cinco de Mayo
You are invited to experience Cinco de Mayo in Long Branch! Join us May 3 – May 5 for a weekend of celebration – music, dancing, and margaritas. While you are there, explore the local restaurants and check out specials/Happy Hour deals.
Purchase your mug at the MHP merch tent and join us for our “Margarita” Crawl all weekend. Non-alcoholic drinks will also be available. We hope you will come out and join us for this Long Branch Business League initiative to support our restaurants.
Free event! All are welcome.
More Info: here
Annual Norman Christeller Golf Classic
This event is an important source of support for MHP’s Community Life programs, providing enrichment activities and homework help to students in our communities.
When: Monday, June 24, 2024
Where: Hampshire Greens, 616 Firestone Dr, Ashton, MD 20861
Link to Register: here.
We’re Hiring
MHP is seeking qualified candidates to join our dynamic team in Silver Spring. With a mission that matters, MHP employees make a difference and enjoy a range of professional benefits.
Learn more here. here
With competitive pay and benefits, a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and a mission to help people in the community, MHP is a great place to grow your career!
The Neighborhood Monthly eNewsletter – March 2024
Housing People
Honoring Women
Did you know that in the summer of 1988, Peg McRory, a housing activist, gathered a number of friends and acquaintances together around her dining room table to search for solutions to the lack of affordable housing in Montgomery County? This was a major moment in the creation of MHP.
As we celebrate our 35th anniversary and honor Women’s History Month, we reflect on the critical role women have played in MHP’s foundation and the important work they are doing today.
Advocacy in Action
MHP recently joined other mission-driven organizations in Annapolis for Maryland Affordable Housing Day. Our robust team met with elected officials and expressed the need to approve the proposed Capital Budget related to Rental Housing Works and other important affordable housing funding measures.
Nonprofit Developer of the Year – Washington Business Journal
MHP is thrilled to announce that we have been named Nonprofit Developer of the Year by the Washington Business Journal.
In 2023, we achieved many affordable housing development milestones and are proud to provide homes for almost 3,000 families in Montgomery County and beyond. Many of our latest developments preserve or create apartments along the Purple Line corridor, preventing displacement of moderate- and low-income residents.
Big things are happening!
Read more here.
Empowering Families
Day of Love
Our Community Life staff recently celebrated Valentines Day with students and families, spreading love and promoting positivity in their classrooms. They enjoyed exchanging cards, eating treats, and showing appreciation for their friends, teachers, and families.
Wellness for Seniors
MHP provides affordable housing for more than 1,200 seniors. Many of our older residents live at The Bonifant or Franklin Apartments, both of which serve seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities. We also have seniors interspersed throughout other properties. Supportive programs can enhance the lives of seniors and keep them feeling connected. These include birthday gatherings, yoga, coffee hour, and more.
Strengthening Neighborhoods
Community Health Leadership – Fatima
MHP’s outreach team is at the forefront of resident support.
As a Salvadoran migrant, Fatima Coreas has experienced first-hand the struggle of moving to a new country and not knowing the language, a challenge that many of our residents also face.
Fatima was recently promoted to the role of Community Engagement Team Leader, an expanded position that will allow her to oversee a new health initiative. Fatima will use her expertise to train and employ residents to become Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the communities where they live. The CHW program will connect residents with health resources at MHP’s Amherst/Pembridge communities in Wheaton, MD.
Fatima aspires to be an instrument of change and help other immigrants in vulnerable circumstances, connecting them with health resources and other programs that can positively impact their lives.
Flower Theatre Highlighted on NBC
Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate the Flower Theatre’s façade reconstruction. In case you missed it, NBC stopped by to celebrate this milestone. Watch an interview with Policy and Neighborhood Development Director Chris Gillis and another with MHP President Robert A. Goldman.
We’re Hiring
MHP is seeking qualified candidates to join our dynamic team in Silver Spring. With a mission that matters, MHP employees make a difference and enjoy a range of professional benefits. Learn more here.
With competitive pay and benefits, a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and a mission to help people in the community, MHP is a great place to grow your career!
