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MHP Named WBJ Nonprofit Developer of The Year

Silver Spring, MD, March 1, 2024 – The Washington Business Journal (WBJ) named MHP Nonprofit Developer of The Year for its Best Real Estate Deal Awards of 2023. It will honor the Silver Spring-based nonprofit developer and other honorees at an awards ceremony on April 25. 

This marks the second time WBJ has recognized MHP’s work in the Greater Washington region. In 2020, WBJ named the organization’s Worthington Woods Apartments deal its Best Real Estate Deal of the year.  

Reacting to the award, MHP President Robert A. Goldman expressed his organization’s excitement at being honored. He said, “MHP’s impacts in 2023 extended beyond addressing housing concerns to actively shaping communities, helping them thrive socially, economically, and environmentally.” 

As it celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, MHP is further strengthening its solid track record managing the acquisition and rehabilitation of multi-family affordable housing properties in Montgomery County, MD and beyond. In 2023, the nonprofit developer made significant inroads, expanding the total number of preserved or renovated units along the Purple Line corridor to 1,100 – a productive step in preventing displacement of moderate- and low-income residents. Additionally, MHP in 2023 completed the construction of Colonnade at the Creek, a 96-unit garden-style property in Takoma Park; broke ground on The Residences at Forest Glen, a 189 unit ground-up redevelopment in Silver Spring; broke ground on renovations at Worthington Woods, a 395-unit apartment in DC; completed the North Frederick Apartments financial close; and approved the sketch plan for the estimated $150 million Amherst Square / Wheaton Arts deal. 

In addition to a focus on expanding and preserving affordable housing, MHP remains committed to enhancing opportunities for its residents through Community Life enrichment programs geared towards children and families and outreach programs that serve residents facing challenges.  

MHP received three other excellence awards in 2023, including the Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce Tribute Award, the Community Development Network of Maryland Impact Award, and the NeighborWorks America Impact award.

Read more about the WBJ award and view the full list of winners here.

ABOUT MHP 

MHP is dedicated to making home possible. Since 1989, the organization has been preserving and expanding access to quality affordable housing. MHP is a private nonprofit that provides more than 2,800 homes in Montgomery County, MD, and surrounding communities. It accomplishes its mission by housing people, empowering families, and strengthening neighborhoods.  Learn more at mhpartners.org.  

 

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MHP Director of Policy and Neighborhood Development Addresses Affordable Housing Webinar

MHP Director of Policy and Neighborhood Development, Chris Gillis, recently participated in a webinar on affordable and attainable housing in Montgomery County. Gillis joined three other industry experts in a webinar organized by the League of Women Voters of Montgomery Country Maryland (LWVMOCOMD). Gillis said MHP, as the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in Montgomery County, has grown leaps and bounds over the years, currently managing about 3,000 apartment units, largely thanks to policy changes and funding by Montgomery County. He said within the last 18 months, MHP has grown its portfolio by about 500-600 units in Montgomery County. Gillis acknowledged the inroads Montgomery County has made in addressing affordable housing especially in the last four years, using the opportunity to encourage the state and federal governments to play a greater role in affordable housing.  

MHP serves more than 4,000 residents in Montgomery County and neighboring communities, providing nearly 3,000 quality affordable homes. Watch the rest of the webinar here: Affordable and Attainable Housing in Montgomery County: Are We Making Progress? (youtube.com). Gillis’ remarks start at 27-52 secs. 

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MHP President Testifies in MoCo Council Hearing on Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendment

MHP President Robert Goldman recently testified during the Montgomery County Council public hearing on the Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendment.  Goldman informed the Council that MHP is one of the largest property owners within the master plan boundaries, owing five separate properties comprising over 400 homes. He said most of these properties are located along Maple Avenue. “At present, MHP has no foreseeable plans to redevelop any of our for-profit properties in the Maple Avenue District. Some properties such as our 7610 Maple apartment community have been renovated within the last decade while others will be renovated in the coming years like our Franklin Seniors apartment building,” he informed. Goldman said MHP generally supports the recommendation in the affordable housing section of the plan. “We especially support the language seeking to increase the amount of new affordable housing, prioritizing two- and three-bedroom MPDUs and the inclusion of language encouraging developers and private residential lots to partner with nonprofit affordable housing providers to reach deeper levels of affordability,” he said. Watch the entire hearing here: Jan. 25, 2024 – Public Hearing – Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendment (youtube.com). Mr. Goldman’s testimony starts at: 1:30 mins.

MHP serves more than 4,000 residents in Montgomery County and neighboring communities, providing nearly 3,000 quality affordable homes. Since 1989, MHP has been preserving and expanding access to quality affordable housing. MHP is a private nonprofit that accomplishes its mission by housing people, empowering families, and strengthening neighborhoods. 

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Year in Review 2023

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MHP Receives 2023 CDN Impact Award

Montgomery County-based nonprofit affordable housing developer MHP received the Community Development Network of Maryland (CDN) Impact Award. The award recognized MHP for having a significant impact on the communities and the lives it serves. Receiving the award, MHP President Robert A. Goldman, said MHP is committed to making a big impact on the Long Branch community. “Our efforts reflect the heart of our mission – housing people, empowering families, and strengthening communities,” he said.

MHP is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and expanding access to quality affordable housing, with programs to enhance the quality of life of its residents, including children. Throughout Montgomery County and in locations in Prince George’s County and the District, the organization provides more than 2,800 affordable quality homes. MHP’s work in the Long Branch neighborhood of Silver Spring is deeply rooted in community development. It includes engaging residents and local businesses to build stronger neighborhoods by attracting more people to local businesses, especially small, multicultural businesses that reflect the culture of the community.

 

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2023 Tribute Award Honors MHP

Wheaton and Kensington Chamber of Commerce honored MHP, a Montgomery County-based nonprofit affordable housing developer, with its 2023 Chamber of Commerce Tribute Award. The award recognized MHP for its significant contributions to preserving and expanding access to quality affordable housing as a nonprofit real estate developer and helping to improve stability for low-and moderate-income families. The award applauded MHP for its collaboration with citizens, businesses, public officials, and community organizations to build strong, vital neighborhoods.

Receiving the award, MHP President Robert A. Goldman said MHP is proud to partner with the Wheaton and Kensington Chamber of Commerce. “For 24 years, we have worked with the Chamber to distribute gifts via our Angels for Children Toy Drive. As MHP plans to improve and expand our Wheaton properties, we will continue to value our connection to the Chamber and all the local businesses that support our work and mission,” he said.

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