Congratulations to the Takoma Park Boys and Girls Club 10U team for their dominant victory against a tough, undefeated Patuxent Rhinos squad ranked #1 in the State of Maryland!  Then they persevered to win the GMYFL Championship Game 20-0 and will now represent the league at the AAU National Championships in Orlando.  Congratulations Rams and Coach Scott Davis!

STEVE FRANCIS SHARES THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS WITH 100

FAMILIES IN TRINITY GARDENS

What:
Former NBA All-Star Steve Francis will be distributing Turkey and Trimmings packages to over 100 needy families in the Trinity Gardens community.

When:
Wednesday, November 22nd
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Where:
Trinity Gardens Church of Christ
7725 Sandra
Houston, Texas 77016

Background:
The Steve Francis Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to creating educational and recreational opportunities for at-risk youth.  In addition to his annual Turkey & Trimmings, Christmas in February, and Holiday Extravaganza events each year, Francis has awarded over $400,000 in college scholarships funds to Houston area high school graduates.  Since 1999 his consistent outreach to the Houston community has had an incredible impact.  For more information, please visit www.stevefrancisfoundation.com.
In conjunction with our referring partner The Houston Food Bank, Trinity Gardens Church of Christ hosts a regular food fair through its Joseph’s Storehouse Pantry.  Located in northeast Houston in a community where the median per-capita income is $10,151, Joseph’s Storehouse Pantry primarily serves senior citizens with full households, and has been operating for over 18 months now.

Carrie Potter
The Steve Francis Foundation
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(713) 982‐8502  (Office)
(202) 491‐5030  (Mobile)

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Will Celebrate Preservation of 7610 Maple

County Executive Isiah Leggett and former NBA All-Star Steve Francis to Join MHP November 16th for
Tour of Newly Renovated Affordable Housing Development in Takoma Park

(Takoma Park, MD – November 14, 2011) – Montgomery Housing Partnership Inc. (MHP), a private nonprofit
housing developer, will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 16 to mark the grand opening of its newly
remodeled apartment community, 7610 Maple.

State and local officials will join MHP and Capital One Bank to tour the facility, which includes 36 rental
apartments, a newly constructed 300-square-feet community center, and computer lab that will host educational
programs for the residents. The preservation of the 1960s 8-story brick building cost $12.15 million, and was
financed through a public-private partnership. When a subsidiary of MHP acquired the building in December 2008,
it had been vacant for nearly three years and was an eyesore for an otherwise vibrant community.

Grand Opening Celebration for 7610 Maple

(Formerly known as Maple Towers)

Robert Goldman, President, Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP)

Isiah Leggett, Montgomery County Executive

Steve Francis, former NBA All-Star and Takoma Park native

Clarence Snuggs, Deputy Secretary
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

Bruce Williams, Mayor, City of Takoma Park

Musical Guest: The Legendary Blues Guitarist, Warner Williams

WHERE:
7610 Maple
7610 Maple Avenue (corner of Maple & Ritchie Avenues)
Takoma Park, MD 20912

NOTE: Before and after photos are available. Members of the media should RSVP to 301-741-1278.

About MHP

Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) is a private, nonprofit housing development organization based in Silver Spring,
Maryland. It is the largest nonprofit housing developer in Montgomery County, and has developed more than 1,300 units of
affordable apartments, condos and townhomes. MHP also works with residents to enhance the vitality of the neighborhoods in
which affordable housing is located, and implements Community Life Programs for its residents. MHP is a chartered member
of NeighborWorks® America. For more information, visit www.MHPartners.org.