For tenants living on less than $850/month in disability income, going to the  laundromat is prohibitively expensive! That’s why MSH supplies laundry machines in each of our quality, affordable housing units leased to individuals and families living with psychiatric disabilities. Thanks to a generous grant from The Rotary Club of Frederick Endowment Fund at The Community Foundation of Frederick County, we were able to install a new set of energy efficient laundry machines at one of our apartment units in downtown Frederick this Summer after the previous set reached the end of their lifespan.

If tin is the traditional gift for a ten-year wedding anniversary, what do you get a building that has been providing quality, affordable and independent housing for individuals and families living with psychiatric disabilities for over a decade?
 
How about a beautiful new external access stairway!
 
Thanks to generous support from The Community Foundation of Frederick County and Delaplaine Foundation, Main Street Housing (MSH) was able to make this significant improvement at our 3-unit apartment building in downtown Frederick this Spring. The original wooden staircase which provided access to the second floor apartment had been creaking toward the end of its lifespan over the past two years. Substantial grant funding provided by these two Frederick area foundations allowed MSH to work with local builder C.S. Rhoderick to create a more welcoming and comfortable entrance for both units. 

​Main Street Housing was recently awarded generous grant funding from the Ausherman Family Foundation toward their active property development initiative underway in Frederick, MD.
 
MSH is developing two properties in the City of Frederick as quality, affordable, independent rental housing opportunities that will serve Fredrick County individuals and families living with psychiatric disabilities and extremely low income. The $4,000 grant from the Ausherman Family Foundation will help support planned rehab and improvement projects at both properties.
 
“We are beyond thrilled and very grateful for the Ausherman Family Foundation’s support toward our initiative,” said MSH Executive Director Ken Wireman. “This grant makes it possible for us to complete upgrades at both of our new properties that will have great impact to their long-term quality and sustainable affordability.”

​Main Street Housing, Inc. was recently awarded generous grant funding from the United Way of Frederick County toward their property development initiative underway in Frederick, MD.
 
MSH is developing two properties in the City of Frederick as quality, affordable, independent rental housing opportunities that will serve Fredrick County individuals and families living with psychiatric disabilities and extremely low income.  The generous Live United grant ($1,125) from the United Way of Frederick County will help support planned rehab and improvement projects at both properties.
 
“This grant helps us make improvements to our new properties that ensure their long-term quality and affordability,” said MSH Executive Director Kenneth Wireman. “The individuals and families who become MSH tenants of these homes will pay rents that are truly affordable on disability income, while living in communities with access to the supports and opportunities you need to achieve greater independence and self-sufficiency.”

Main Street Housing was recently awarded generous grant funding from Delaplaine Foundation, Inc. toward their active property development initiative underway in Frederick, MD. 

MSH is developing two properties in the City of Frederick as quality, affordable, independent rental housing opportunities that will serve Fredrick County individuals and families living with psychiatric disabilities and extremely low income. The $2,500 grant from Delaplaine Foundation will help support planned rehab and improvement projects at two properties currently under development.
 
“We are excited and thankful for Delaplaine Foundation’s support as we develop quality, affordable housing opportunities for Frederick individuals and families living with psychiatric disabilities,” said MSH Executive Director Ken Wireman. “This grant will help us complete important renovation work at our two properties under development to ensure their long-term quality and sustainable affordability.”

Main Street Housing, Inc. was recently awarded generous grant funding from The Community Foundation of Frederick County toward their active property development initiative underway in Frederick, MD.
 
MSH is developing two properties in the City of Frederick as quality, affordable, independent rental housing opportunities that will serve Fredrick County individuals and families living with psychiatric disabilities and extremely low income. MSH’s award-winning “Main Street Model” includes ongoing support for tenants toward achieving successful independent community living through supportive accountability practices such as coaching and regular inspections. The generous grant funding (FY 16 Strategic and Unrestricted Funds totaling $5,000) awarded by the Community Foundation will help support planned rehab and improvement projects at both properties.
 
“The impact of this support is REAL!,” said MSH Executive Director Kenneth Wireman. “The property improvements we can make thanks to the Community Foundation’s support ensure each home’s long-term sustainability, which means Frederick County individuals and families who become MSH tenants will be able to access truly affordable housing in robust neighborhoods, with real opportunities for community integration, for decades to come. We are so excited to be developing more affordable housing in Frederick, and these grants will allow us to move quickly in bringing our new properties online and ready for tenants.”

"When I come home feeling tired and beat... on the roof it's peaceful as can be..."  Up On the Roof, The Drifters

Home is so much more than just having a roof over your head... but that roof is still very important! MSH was thrilled to receive a grant from the United Way of Frederick County in support of the roof replacement project at our Frederick property.

Joshua Pedersen, CEO of United Way of Frederick County, explained, "it is important for United Way of Frederick County to help those who are most vulnerable in our society, which is why we recognized the importance of supporting the work Main Street Housing does with individuals and families. With the completion of the project, residents of this building will be safe from the elements for years to come." The project was completed in January 2015 - just in time given these late winter snowstorms!