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Clarksburg Fire Fund Update

Silver Spring, MD (August 28,2024) – MHP continues to collect relief funds for families impacted by the Clarksburg fire. As of August 28, 2024, the fund has reached $9,943. MHP will close the fund on September 4th and target September 6th as a key date for distributing funds to those impacted. We thank everyone who has contributed thus far.

Donations can be made by clicking here.

See video below from Montgomery Community Media:

More Than $9,400 Raised for Families Impacted by Clarksburg Apartments Fire

On August 17, 2024 a fire devastated a multi-family 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.

One hundred percent of donations to the fund will go to affected residents. Currently, County officials recommend that community members provide support through financial donations rather than in-kind donations of material items because residents’ needs are still being assessed. Those who wish to help can donate to the fund here.

ABOUT MHP

At MHP, we are dedicated to making home possible. Since 1989, MHP has preserved and expanded access to quality affordable housing. MHP is a private nonprofit that provides more than 2,800 homes in Montgomery County and surrounding communities. We accomplish our mission by housing people, empowering families, and strengthening neighborhoods. Learn more at mhpartners.org

Media Contact

Ilana Guttin

iguttin@mhpartners.org

301-812-4138

 

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MHP Among Maryland State’s Project Restore 2.0 Awardees

MHP has been named among the awardees of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Project Restore 2.0. This project is part of the state’s nearly $2.9 million initiative comprising three programs aimed at assisting small businesses and supporting local revitalization projects and activities in the Capital Region.

Project Restore seeks to activate vacant buildings, support small businesses, and increase local economic activity by providing financial support to improve the vitality of Maryland’s commercial corridors.

Chris Gillis, MHP’s Director of Policy and Neighborhood Development, said the nonprofit developer was thrilled to be a recipient of this grant awards. He stated, “The grant funds will enable MHP to make improvements to the interior of the historic Flower Theatre in the Long Branch neighborhood of Silver Spring and breathe new life into a cherished community space.”

For more details on the state’s announcement, click here.

To learn more about MHP’s efforts in revitalizing the Flower Theatre, click here.

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MHP’s Bold Campaign Featured in Source of the Spring

Source of The Spring featured MHP’s bold new $20M campaign to double its impact by the end of the decade. The “Making Home Possible for All” campaign, launched on May 7, plans to expand, and preserve more affordable housing in Montgomery County, MD and across the DMV. The local news network quoted MHP President Robert A. Goldman as saying:

“Today, while we continue to raise more funds each year, we are still facing an uncertain time with potential government cutbacks and rapidly rising living costs. Thank you to all of those who have supported, and are considering supporting, MHP as we continue to provide gold standard programs for our residents despite these growing challenges.” Read the full story here.

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Mural Unveiled at MHP Wheaton Community

A mural created through a collaboration involving MHP residents — parents and students — and the Wheaton Arts Parade organization was unveiled at MHP’s Pembridge Square Apartments. The panels, depicting the past, present, and future, were created in 2019, but installation was delayed due to the pandemic. The project was funded in part by the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County.

At a dedication ceremony, MHP President Robert A. Goldman noted that MHP not only provides quality affordable housing for residents, but community programs to help residents succeed.

Media coverage:

MoCo Show

Montgomery Community Media

 

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MHP’s Fatima Coreas Interviewed on ‘En Sintonía’

MHP Community Engagement Specialist Fatima Coreas was interviewed on the Montgomery County public affairs program “En Sintonía.” She discussed MHP’s many programs to assist members of our community through access to quality affordable homes along with additional services, including preschool and afterschool enrichment programs for young people.

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WJLA, Easterns Donate To Help Those Affected by Gaithersburg Explosion

As part of WJLA’s Helping Hands program, Easterns Automotive presented MHP President Robert A. Goldman with a $2,200 donation to assist families affected by the explosion and fire at the Potomac Oaks Condominiums in Gaithersburg. All of the funds will go directly to impacted families.

Watch here.

You can contribute to help these families here.

 

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MHP Collects Funds for Families Affected by Gaithersburg Fire

At the request of Montgomery County, MHP is collecting financial donations to assist those affected by the explosion and fire at a condominium complex on Quince Orchard Boulevard in Gaithersburg. Read more in this coverage on the MoCo Show website here.

Learn how you can support this effort here.

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