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MHP Takes Part in Community Development Day

The MHP team traveled to meet with legislators in Annapolis for Community Development Day 2019, sponsored by Community Development Network of Maryland. It’s an important opportunity to meet with state legislators to seek support for community development, affordable housing funding, and economic initiatives that help communities served by MHP. It’s also a chance to say thank you to committed supporters.

Top priorities include: 1) dedication of excess money from the Unclaimed Property Fund to the Community Development Fund; and 2) full funding of the Maryland Community Legacy program at a level of $8 million. The Community Legacy program provides local governments and community development organizations with funding for essential projects aimed at strengthening communities through activities such as business retention and attraction, encouraging homeownership and commercial revitalization.

February 7, 2019/by mhpactualize
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Everyone Deserves the Opportunity To Live in A Safe and Affordable Place

Oscar, an MHP resident and a senior in high school, advocated for continued support for affordable housing in testimony at a budget forum convened by Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to gather input on fiscal 2020 funding priorities. County Executive Elrich praised Oscar for his advocacy and service to the community, noting that he is “a big fan” of the work that MHP is doing to preserve and expand access to affordable housing.

Here is Oscar’s statement:

“Good evening, everyone. My name is Oscar. I am a senior at Northwood High School. This summer I hope to continue with college. You might think that I am here to advocate for schools, but I am here because having a safe home that I can afford gives me the security and stability to continue contributing to my community.

I am a McDonald’s employee who works 5 days a week. In my free time, I am a volunteer in my community. I live in Montgomery Housing Partnership’s Amherst Apartments in Wheaton. Being able to live in Amherst has given me and my sister the security of an affordable, safe home.

Everyone deserves to have the same opportunity that I had to live in a safe and affordable place. Thank you for supporting programs that give me and other people like me a place to call home.”

January 24, 2019/by mhpactualize
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Music Lessons!

Through an MHP collaboration with the Washington Conservatory of Music, students at MHP Community Life enrichment programs are taking music and movement classes and are learning to play the violin.

January 17, 2019/by mhpactualize
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2019 Building Dreams Tours

Join us for a one-hour tour of our mission at MHP properties in Silver Spring, Takoma Park, and Wheaton. Get a schedule and learn more here.

January 15, 2019/by mhpactualize
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MHP Opposes ‘Public Charge’ Rule Changes

MHP is opposing “public charge” regulation changes proposed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that could damage immigrant communities by spreading confusion and prompting families not to seek help with health care, housing, and other needs out of fear.

Under the proposal, if authorities determine an individual is “likely to become a public charge,” they may deny that person’s application for lawful permanent residence or their entry into the U.S. The new proposal would broaden the programs that the federal government would consider in making public charge determinations to include health, nutrition, and housing programs that previously were not considered. The proposed rule could prevent legal immigrants and families with children from accessing public assistance for affordable housing.

In comments submitted to DHS’ U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, MHP President Robert Goldman described some of the negative impacts already being observed in communities served by MHP. “For example, our staff has spoken with parents of U.S.-born citizen children who are reluctant to apply for Medicaid for their sons or daughters out of fear that it could lead to their family being separated down the line. Parents are making difficult, if not impossible, choices that could harm their children’s health based on fear. This rule change will negatively impact the health and well-being of untold number of children, as well as that of the broader community.”

He challenged the stereotype that immigrants come to the United States looking for handouts. “Contrary to the myth that public assistance fosters a dependency on government, we have found that our residents who benefit from government programs want to lift themselves out of poverty. The proposed rule change is based on a fundamental misunderstanding of the motivations for migration. Immigrants don’t aspire to receive public assistance, they aspire to achieve the American Dream: to get an education and create a better life for themselves and their families through hard work.”

The full text of the comments is available here.

December 19, 2018/by mhpactualize
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When They Have a Home: Catherine Leggett

At a recent MHP event, Catherine Leggett, former first lady of Montgomery County, described the security that home brings and the importance of MHP’s mission to make home possible for more than 1,700 area families:

December 14, 2018/by mhpactualize
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The Bonifant Is A Winner!

The Bonifant, an 11-story, 149-unit building providing housing to seniors in downtown Silver Spring, is the first residential property built alongside a public-use facility in Montgomery County, the Silver Spring library. It is part of growing efforts to use county-owned land to increase the supply of affordable housing available to low-income residents. Working with Montgomery County through a unique public-private partnership, MHP and the Donohoe Companies constructed The Bonifant to give seniors an opportunity to blend city living with affordability. The Bonifant is a modern, affordable apartment community designed for seniors who wish to age in place with easy access to services and amenities and many opportunities to participate in programming focused

The Bonifant project won the National Affordable Housing Management Association’s Vanguard Award for New Construction (Large). The Vanguard award recognizes newly developed or significantly rehabbed affordable multifamily housing communities that showcase high-quality design and resourceful financing. The award shines a spotlight on projects that serve as proof that affordable housing that is done well can transform neighborhoods, as well as the lives of individual residents.

That’s not all. The Bonifant also has received the following recognition:

  • Community Impact Award from the Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition and Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Capital One Architectural Design Award
  • Finalist, Urban Land Institute of Washington Trends Award, Impact category
  • First Place Architecture Award for New Construction, awarded by Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County
  • NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association), DC/MD Chapter, Award of Excellence – Best Multi-Family – Montgomery County
  • Maryland Building Industry Association’s Land Development Council Community Development Award
November 19, 2018/by mhpactualize
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2018 Glenville Road Fall Festival!

The 2018 Glenville Road community Fall Festival featured food, music, dancing, games, arts and crafts, prizes, a moon bounce and a great sense of community.

Check out this video.

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Meet Kony: Growing Up MHP

In so many ways, Kony is what MHP is all about. As a young child, she grew up in an MHP home attending MHP afterschool programs. When she was old enough, she volunteered at the same programs. After high school, Kony worked as an Americorps member supporting MHP enrichment programs. Now, she is an employee, serving as the site manager for one of MHP’s community life programs. Through it all, with support and guidance from MHP staff, she aspired, inspired and overcame challenges that she didn’t let stop her. Get to know Kony — take a look at MHP’s latest annual report.

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Community Development Week Tour of The Bonifant

We are proud to be part of Community Development Network of Maryland‘s 2018 Community Development Week, which features an Oct. 23 panel discussion about opportunity zones and a tour of MHP’s The Bonifant, new affordable senior housing in Silver Spring. The event starts at 9:45am at the Silver Spring Library, 900 Wayne Avenue in downtown Silver Spring. All are welcome. Get detailed info and register here.

October 9, 2018/by mhpactualize
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