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Thursday, October 12, 2006
Mount Hope's 20th Anniversary Gala

On October 12th 2006, Mount Hope Housing Company celebrated its 20th anniversary with a gala celebration at the Marina Del Rey. Over 400 guests were in attendance, honoring all of accomplishments of the organization. As Mount Hope moves into the future, it continually seeks to adopt best practices in its capacity as a community development organization, albeit with few models to draw from for directional cues. The organization listens to the community, learns from the past, and focuses on using progressive design and innovation to create a better future.

For photos from the event, visit: BronxMedia

Saturday, September 9th, 2006
Digital Days Technology Carnival

Community members of all ages are invited to take part in Digital Days, Mount Hope Housing Company's Back to School Technology Carnival, showcasing the benefits of technology and the many training opportunities being offered by Mount Hope and neighboring nonprofits. In addition to computer activity stations, the event will feature an interactive exhibition hall and an outdoor computer lab, where hourly technology classes for people of all ages and skill levels will be offered. The Digital Days theme is IDEAS, which represents Mount Hope's goals:

  • To Illuminate technology as a community development tool
  • To Demonstrate benefits of technology (how can technology assist you?)
  • To Educate community about technology (alleviate fear and mystery)
  • To Alert community to available programs (Mount Hope and others)
  • To Showcase technology resources (access to equipment, services)

And, most importantly, to learn while having fun!

For photos from the event, visit: BronxMedia

Saturday, August 12, 2006
10th Annual Drug Free and Proud To Be Day Celebration

Mount Hope Housing Company invites the greater Bronx community to join in celebrating Drug Free and Proud to Be Day on Saturday, August 12th from noon to 6 p.m. at Echo Park, located on Valentine Avenue between Burnside and East Tremont Avenues. Now in its 10th year, this summer festival encourages residents to take a stand against drugs in their neighborhood. This year will feature live music, face painting, pony/horse rides, arts and crafts, a petting zoo, a floating castle, and athletic events, which include the Mount Hope Housing Company Invitational Basketball Tournament. All free of charge.

Mount Hope established the Drug Free and Proud To Be Day celebration in 1997 as an effort to transform the drug-ridden Echo Park into a safe and positive environment for Bronx youth. It has become one of Mount Hope's central celebrations and is attended by over 3,000 people annually.

For photos from the event, visit: BronxMedia