Montgomery Housing Partnership to Celebrate 20 Years of Providing Affordable
Housing in Montgomery County
Bruce Johnson of WUSA to Headline March 18 Event Marking Platinum Anniversary
SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Thursday, March 18,
2010, Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) will celebrate its 20th year of
providing affordable housing in Montgomery County with MHP Is Going Platinum.
The event will celebrate MHP's contributions to preserving and expanding
quality affordable housing in addition to its work within the community to
improve the quality of life for residents. Co-chaired by Catherine Leggett,
Senior Vice President of ICMA Retirement Corporation and long-time advocate
for affordable housing, and Tom Bozzuto, Chief Executive Officer of the
Bozzuto Group and long-time supporter of neighborhood revitalization, the
event will be held at the Bolger Center in Potomac, MD.
"For the past 20 years, MHP has helped thousands of working people in
Montgomery County find housing," says Leggett. "MHP doesn't just give people
a place to live; it helps people build a home. I am thrilled to help MHP
celebrate this wonderful milestone."
MHP Is Going Platinum will bring together political representatives, business
leaders and community members to celebrate MHP's 20 years of service to the
area. Master of Ceremonies will be Bruce Johnson of WUSA 9, a renowned
journalist who has been reporting on community issues for more than 30 years.
The event will honor David Reznick, a national leader in the field of
affordable housing, for his many contributions and years of support to MHP.
Among attending business and political leaders are: Senator Ben Cardin,
Senator Barbara Mikulski, Congressman Chris Van Hollen, County Executive Ike
Leggett, Adventist Health Care President Bill Robertson, Trammel Crow
Residential Chairman Ron Terwilliger, and many more.
"We are honored to have Bruce Johnson from WUSA serve as the Master of
Ceremonies for the evening," says Robert Goldman, MHP President. "I am also
thrilled to have Catherine and Tom as co-chairs of Going Platinum. Both bring
a solid dedication to the community, strategic thinking and a deep commitment
to our mission. Additionally, our anniversary is the perfect time to honor
the tremendous contributions of David Reznick. We are recognizing him for his
20 year commitment to MHP and his national work on affordable housing."
MHP Is Going Platinum will include a cocktail reception, live entertainment,
dinner and dessert.
For event details, please visit: http://mhpartners.org/up-coming-events.htm.
To learn how your company can get involved as a sponsor for MHP Is Going
Platinum, please call 301-622-2400 or email info@mhpartners.org. Stay
connected with MHP on Twitter @mhpartners and on Facebook.
About MHP
Formed in 1989 to meet Montgomery County's growing need for affordable
housing, Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) is a private nonprofit that
develops, acquires, rehabilitates, builds and manages high quality apartments
and homes. For the past 20 years, MHP has played a critical role in finding
housing solutions for working families. Its holistic approach to housing
includes affordable rents, supportive programs for residents, and neighborhood
revitalization efforts in troubled communities. As the largest nonprofit
housing provider in Montgomery County, MHP owns and operates more than 1,000
affordable homes and apartment buildings for low-to-moderate income families
and individuals. Please visit www.mhpartners.org for more information.
Contact: Tina McCormack
P. 301.585.5034 x116
tina@cfoxcommunications.com
Maureen Sweeny Smith
P. 301-622-2400 x38
msmith@mhpartners.org
SOURCE Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP)
Tina McCormack, +1-301-585-5034 x116, tina@cfoxcommunications.com, for
Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP); or Maureen Sweeny Smith of Montgomery
Housing Partnership (MHP), +1-301-622-2400 x38, msmith@mhpartners.org
