Congratulations to MHP partners Kate and Mike Walter and their Walter Media video production company for winning a Gold Telly Award for the MHP Mission Video! MHP collaborated with Walter Media to create the video to share the story of our mission and the impact of our programs.
The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens.This year’s Telly Awards recognize “innovative, inclusive, and disruptive work that Breaks Through The Static of overwhelming content delivery and consumption.”
Watch the video here:
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.
The Purple Line Corridor Coalition (PLCC), which includes MHP as an active member, has issued an updated draft Housing Action Plan covering 2023-27. PLCC is seeking community comments on this draft plan until April 30.
The draft plan proposes seven core actions that will guide the Coalition’s housing work over the next several years. The strategies are aimed at ensuring that families and individuals living near the Purple Line can benefit from the new light rail and related investments around it.
Click here for the full draft plan.
Click here for a summary of the plan’s seven (7) core actions: English | Spanish
There are two (2) ways to offer comments on this draft plan:
- By email: Comments can be emailed directly to Laura Searfoss, Senior Program Director, Mid-Atlantic, Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.: lsearfoss@enterprisecommunity.org. Email is the best way to share formatted documents, such as letters.
Learn more about PLCC and its strategies and programs HERE.
MHP is proud to launch a new initiative to help our residents pursue more educational opportunities. The MHP Scholarships portal provides detailed information about scholarships and the financial aid process, tailored to the needs of affordable housing residents.
In addition, MHP staff will be available to help guide our community residents through what can be a daunting and complex process so they can seek financial assistance that will open doors to expanded educational options. Staff will connect with residents in both English and Spanish, providing targeted support on a rolling basis.
“We have seen how higher education can be a major challenge that is filled with barriers for our residents, said MHP Policy and Neighborhood Development Director Chris Gillis. “Our team created this resource to simplify the process, and we look forward to helping community members work through the various steps involved in getting a college degree.”
While this portal is geared towards MHP residents, it is a publicly available resource that may benefit others seeking information about educational opportunities.
The portal can be accessed here: https://mhpartners.org/scholarships/