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WORCESTER --- A record 200-plus municipal leaders, volunteers, and staff in suburban and rural communities and gateway cities convened in Worcester for MHP's 18th Housing Institute. The two-day conference at the DCU Center was held on June 4 and 5.

Each year MHP honors individuals and communities that exemplify tireless leadership and commitment to supporting and furthering affordable housing across the commonwealth. Four honorees received this year’s Housing Hero Award. The recipients were honored on the second day of our annual Housing Institute on June 5 at Worcester's DCU Center. Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) Secretary Ed Augustus presented the awards.

BOSTON --- Registration is open for the 18th Housing Institute, which takes place June 4-5 at the DCU Convention Center, 50 Foster Street, Worcester. The conference brings together municipal leaders, volunteers, and employees in suburban and rural communities and gateway cities to problem solve, network, and share ideas on the development process of affordable housing across the commonwealth.

Gain a deeper understanding of the local ecosystem that supports or hinders the development and preservation of affordable housing in our virtual training series: Strengthening Local Boards and Commissions to Support Affordable Housing. The three virtual trainings will be held on consecutive Thursdays in March from 12-1:30 p.m. beginning March 13.

BOSTON --- As part of its ongoing effort to provide intensive affordable housing training for local officials and volunteers, MHP is hosting its 18th Housing Institute. The conference will be in person on Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the DCU Center's Convention Center in Worcester. Registration opens in April.

WORCESTER -- Each year MHP honors individuals and communities for their hard work and unwavering commitment to supporting and furthering affordable housing. Four honorees have been selected to receive this year’s Housing Hero award.