The Neighborhood Monthly eNewsletter – March 2025

Housing People

Touring Greenwood 

MHP recently held its first quarterly Building Dreams Tour of 2025 at Greenwood Terrace Apartments in Silver Spring. These tours offer an opportunity to experience our work firsthand and view an affordable housing property developed by MHP. During the tour, MHP President Robert A. Goldman highlighted our work in housing people, empowering families, and strengthening neighborhoods. We were delighted to hear one of our residents sing for the group of visitors. Another special appearance was made by Gloria Castro, who shared stories about her time working with MHP students. Thanks to everyone who came out! Contact Jaimee if you are interested in attending the next tour.  

Real Estate Thought Leadership 

MHP VP of Real Estate Stephanie Roodman recently participated as a panelist in the State of the Housing Market event organized by Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers (HAND) and Bozzuto. It was a packed house and industry leaders tackled critical topics such as construction, development, financing challenges, and strategic partnerships, shedding light on what’s driving development in 2025. In these times of shifting market conditions, it’s important to share resources with fellow professionals in the affordable housing field.  

Empowering Families

Giving Back with The Civic Circle

MHP students are learning about the joy of helping others. Thanks to our partner The Civic Circle, students recently learned about what a food pantry is and how food donations can help people in need. They participated in an activity with Silver Spring Christian Reformed Church and helped pack bags for a local food pantry. This hands-on experience was a rewarding way to support the community. Through community life program partnerships, MHP enriches student learning and engagement. 

Resident-Curated Art

Art makes our community more vibrant, especially when it’s student art! Recently, one of our amazing community life program alumni worked with his teacher to curate a student art gallery. Alhagie’s work is on display along with a few of his peers’ compositions. Stop by the rental office at Pembridge Square apartments in Wheaton, MD to view the exhibition, which features self-portraits and still life works. Watch Alhagie’s video here. 

Strengthening Neighborhoods

Stores Next Door

As the Purple Line light rail construction faces challenges and delays, neighborhoods throughout this corridor are being hit hard. Local businesses are dealing with construction disruptions that limit foot traffic and put their survival at risk. MHP’s Discover Long Branch initiative is supporting these businesses through a wide array of monthly events. The first event of 2025 was Stores Next Door. Over 125 people attended the event and got to know more about restaurants, stores, and services in Long Branch. Community members also shared their feedback and hopes for the area.   

NeighborWorks Leaders Provide WHM Inspiration

As part of our Women’s History Month programming, MHP hosted executive officers from NeighborWorks America. President and CEO Marietta Rodriguez and other dynamic women leaders shared their career trajectories and discussed the importance of having mentors to guide them along the way. It was inspiring to have a candid and meaningful discussion with these accomplished leaders in the affordable housing field. 

MHP has been a member of NeighborWorks America for 23 years. A congressionally chartered and funded nonpartisan nonprofit, NeighborWorks America supports organizations that provide communities with affordable housing, financial counseling and coaching, training, and resident engagement and collaboration in the areas of health, employment and education. 

Special Thank You Video

In case you missed it, our team wanted to express gratitude to everyone who made our campaign a success. Here’s a special video to say thanks for helping us raise $21.1 million dollars over the last three years.  

Building Dreams 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.

Upcoming Tour

Wednesday, June 11

10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Colonnade at the Creek

RSVP by contacting Jaimee Goodman at jgoodman@mhpartners.org or by phone at 301-812-4118.

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.

You might be a fit for our featured job openings. 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!