Mutual Housing Association of Greater Hartford, Inc.

Street Address:
95 Niles Street
Hartford, CT 06105


Phone: 860-296-1797
Fax: 860-524-8963
Website: www.mutualhousing.org

Cathy MacKinnon, Executive Director

Contact Name: Cathy MacKinnon
Phone: 860-296-1797
Fax: 860-296-9986
Email: cmackinnon@mutualhousing.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 20 

Background
Mutual Housing Association of Greater Hartford, Inc. (MHAGH) was incorporated in 1988 with the belief that mutual housing can promote community stability through permanence of residence and the partnership of persons representing diverse demographics, skills and talents. Residents, through their participation in governing the Association and with the assistance of a professional staff, control the management of their housing. They are encouraged to develop a strong sense of commitment and mutual support. Mutual Housing is not merely a place to live, but a stable community of people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, ages and economic levels, working in partnership, bringing together a wide variety of skills and talents which are used for the benefit of all.

Mission
The MHA of Greater Hartford, Inc. in the interest of improving the quality of community life and revitalizing neighborhoods, is committed to being an on-going producer, owner, and manager of affordable, well-built, permanent housing for Greater Hartford residents of varied incomes. The strength and vitality of the association is derived from its partnership structure which joins in membership persons from local and state government, private enterprise, community groups, and the housing residents themselves.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $2,162,818

 Lines of Business
  • Asset and Property Management

  • Community Based Economic Development

  • Community Building and Organizing

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Lending and Loan Portfolio Management

  • Real Estate Development


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Multifamily Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 77 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 0 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 0 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 502 rental units.
  • Invested $ in the community through Mutual Housing Association of Greater Hartford, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $ from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $.

    • Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Community Outreach and Organizing

  •  Leadership Training

  •  Tenant Organizing

  • Family Health Programs

  •  Food Bank

  •  Job Training / Youth Employment Project

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Home Safety and Security


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Paul BallasyBoard TreasurerBusinessHaggett & Longobardi 
    Stephen M BrownBoard MemberResident  
    Carol HellerBoard Member  
    Gaylord HornBoard PresidentFinancial InstitutionPeople's BankVice President and Trust Officer
    John LaBelleBoard Member  
    Patricia MillsBoard Member  
    Joel RaphaelBoard Secretary; Board Member  
    Joel RaphaelBoard SecretaryResident  
    Wanda RodriquezBoard MemberResident  
    Greg SecordBoard Vice President  

    About the NeighborWorks ® Network
    The NeighborWorks® network is a nationwide network of more than 240 community development organizations working in nearly 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities across America. These organizations engage in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. In the last five years alone, NeighborWorks® organizations have generated more than $8.5 billion in reinvestment and helped more than 500,000 families of modest means purchase or improve their homes or secure safe, decent rental or mutual housing.

    NeighborWorks ® America Contact Information
    District:  New England
    Name:  Frances Cinicola
    Phone:  617-585-5027
    Toll-Free:  
    Fax:  617-450-0427
    Email:  fcinicola@nw.org