Happy Holidays

MHI’s End-of-Year Celebration lit up the Heartwood House Sanctuary Room on Wednesday, December 11th, as board members, staff and families gathered for a cozy potluck to wrap up 2025. It was wonderful to be together, and the children in attendance instantly claimed the space for a lively game of hide-and-seek. 

The potluck spread was delicious and varied, with one large table dedicated entirely to desserts! Guests were able to catch up while a year-in-review slideshow played in the background, reminding everyone how much MHI has achieved together.

MHI’s Executive Director, Ala’a Shadid, delivered an inspiring speech, about wishing good for one another, the strength of MHI’s mission, and the power of teamwork following the amalgamation between MHI and Gloucester Housing Corporation.  With tenant services, community development, finance, communications, maintenance, and fundraising united under one roof, he reminded everyone that “when we bring all these forces together, we are unstoppable. The sky is the limit in 2026.”

​It was a merry night to end a meaningful year.