Take a look at what’s been happening in MBHP Update!

Fall 2010

MBHP receives grant to take FSS to Fairmount Corridor; Mark your calendars for Nov. 3 Founders Celebration; letter from MBHP Executive Director Chris Norris, Donor Spotlight: Hector Cruz; News Briefs; Foreclosure legislation signed by governor; Metro Boston Network celebrates successes, looks toward future; BHP comes to a close; MBHP and UMass Boston team up to offer scholarship opportunity; Sleep Tight; Back-to-school help; 219 families move from motels and shelters to housing; Collabaorating in Cheslea and beyond.

Spring 2010

Free online apartment listing service upgraded; Donor Spotlight: 2010 MBHP Marathon runners; Helping families move from motel shelters to housing; MBHP provides testimony for FY 2011 budget, participates in legislative briefing; Founders Celebration raises funds for MBHP programs and services; MBHP welcomes three new Board members; News Briefs; MBHP leases families under new program; Metro Boston Network site visits underway; MBHP Family Self-Sufficiency program graudates 27 participants.

Summer/Fall 2009

Helping families transition from motels to housing; Mark your calendars for MBHP's Founders Celebration; letter from MBHP Executive Director Chirs Norris; Donor Spotlight: Jesse and Carolyn Edsell-Vetter; "Welcome Home," Courtesy of the Boston Private Bank and Trust Co.; Sad farewell to Judy Kelliher; Community Housing Conversation Report; MBHP Rental Fair a hit!; News Briefs; New pilot program; Backpacks donated; contracts awarded.

Spring 2009

MBHP Foreclosure Prevention and Tenancy Preservation: Meeting the needs of property owners and tenants; letter from MBHP Executive Director Chris Norris; three lace up running shoes for MBHP; news briefs; MBHP tips it hat to it property owners and managers; Metro Boston Network moving ahead; MBHP hosts employment and money management resource fair; MBHP advocates for key FY'10 budget priorities; recognizing MBHP contributors.

Fall 2008/Winter 2009

MBHP celebrates 25th Anniversary & honors founder William Edgerly; Metro Boston Region Awarded $1.18 million for housing pilot network; letter from MBHP Executive Director Chris Norris; helping tenants overcome hoarding and preserve tenancy; student study helps MBHP make sure all have access; MBHP news briefs; recognizing MBHP contributors; 2008 Family Self-Sufficiency Program graduates.

Summer 2008

MBHP launches Foreclosure Prevention and Tenancy Preservation initiative; 25th Anniversary events in high gear; letter from MBHP Executive Director Chris Norris; welcome home baskets make a difference; relocating to a new home; housing search workshops: how they work; Annual Fund drive; recognizing MBHP contributors.

Spring 2008

MBHP celebrates 25 years; community meetings; MBHP programs; letter from MBHP Executive Director Chris Norris; MBHP welcomes new Fair Housing Manager Barbara Chandler; computer donation to help children with autism; new partnership helps tenants facing foreclosure issues; recognizing MBHP contributors.

Summer/Fall 2007

Chris Norris named as Executive Director; assistance and advice for property owners; tenants offer input about MBHP; summer fun party brings books to kids; moving from shelter to MRVP; the Boston Foundation awards grant to MBHP's Staying Home Program.

Spring 2007

Local heroes honored at "A Place to Call Home: MBHP's Annual Update;" farewell letter from Executive Director Julia Kehoe; Boston Homelessness Prevention Clearinghouse; spotlight on Boston College intern Adrianne Locke; Camp and Youth Services Info Session wrap-up; state budget requests.

Winter 2007

MBHP's fifth annual Property Owner Appreciation Evening; visit the new MBHP website; staff award winners; kids' holiday party; holiday gifts for shelter families from local companies; MBHP's marathon team; save the date for our Annual Update event.