Mission Hill
Neighborhood Housing Services
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Mission Statement
Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Services (MHNHS) is a community-based nonprofit housing and economic development organization committed to the revitalization and stabilization of the Mission Hill neighborhood.
MHNHS strives to involve all segments of the community in planning housing and economic development activities designed to preserve Mission Hill’s unique character, improve the standard of living of its lower income residents, and enhance the quality of life for everyone on Mission Hill. The development and maintenance of stable, decent, and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income people is one of the primary purposes of MHNHS.
In Memoriam: Kay Gallagher
With deep sorrow and sadness, Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Services shares the passing of Catherine “Kay” Gallagher on September 29, 2025.
Kay was one of the original leaders of both Back of the Hill CDC (serving as President for many years and through many successful affordable housing projects, including the Catherine Gallagher Cooperative) and Mission Hill NHS (serving as Secretary of the Board for many years). She kept the Mission Hill Link Bus riding up and down the Hill, for decades counting the coins in her kitchen, and she “ran” the Mission Hill Road Race from the late 80s. Kay was one of those incredible, smart, and strategic women who took on some of the most powerful institutions in the world and saved this feisty and fierce neighborhood from institutional expansion.
Kay was also one of the leaders who made the big pivot from stopping things to the process of deciding collectively what the neighborhood wanted and needed, through inclusive community planning processes and the implementation of the community’s visions. Kay was involved in building 100s of units of affordable housing on the Hill.
There are many people who can call Mission Hill home because of Kay – we would not have the Back of the Hill Apartments, or the units on Lawn Street, or Back of the Hill Phase 1 and Phase 3, or the Catherine H. Gallagher Co-ops without her. She also played a huge role in the One Brigham Circle project and process that transformed our business district and the Maria Sanchez House.
Kay Gallagher is deeply missed, and her memory lives in our hearts and in the impact she had on Mission Hill. Rest in peace and power.
Mission Hill Road Race 2025
20th Anniversary
What a beautiful day in the neighborhood! The 20th anniversary of the Mission Hill Road Race took place on Saturday, September 27th at the Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park Arboretum, and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day! With over 400 walkers and runners registered for the race, Mission Hillers showed up and showed out - filling the streets with energy, joy, and pride for Mission Hill!
A huge thank you to everyone who made this milestone year possible, our dedicated volunteers, longtime neighbors, and new friends who joined us for the first time. We’re especially grateful for the support of our elected officials, who came out to cheer, run, and show their commitment to a connected and thriving Mission Hill!
A special shout out to our community partners, Sociedad Latina, Roxbury Tenants of Harvard, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, and Wentworth Institute of Technology for the AWESOME volunteers that helped make this race happen!
Thank you to all the elected officials who made it out to this special day! District 8 Councilor Sharon Durkan, State Rep Chyna Tyler, at-large Councilor Henry Santana and State Rep Sam Montano kept our runners and walkers hydrated with water tables along the route! At-large Councilor Erin Murphy, and at-large Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune welcomed runners and walkers to the event and spoke about the importance of community! District 3 Councilor John Fitzgerald and Boston's own Mayor Michelle Wu officially started the race!
Here’s to another 20 years of movement, community building, and celebration together!
Thank you,
First Citizens Bank!
Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Services received a generous grant from First Citizens Bank in 2024. Thanks to this important funding, MHNHS has been able to maintain and expand several community building activities for the low- and moderate-income families and seniors living in MHNHS Buildings and the Mission Hill Community. Thank you, First Citizens Bank! See some photos from supported community building activities below:
Disco Night!
On July 21st, 2025 the Mission Hill Healthy Neighborhood Collective hosted the very first intergenerational Disco Night of the season! Youth and seniors across multiple cultures and Mission Hill geographies connected through various activities, such as a dance off, line dancing to the disco hit "The Hustle," and taking pictures in our Disco Photo Booth!
Beyond the disco themed activities, youth from Sociedad Latina and the Tobin Community Center and seniors from all Mission Hill NHS properties and Roxbury Tenants of Harvard got to engage in meaningful conversations about a few of their favorite things about Mission Hill and of course, disco - specifically Mission Hill's very own Donna Summer! Youth and seniors were able to find common ground, with the favorite musical genre across the board being Salsa! When it came to discussing their favorite things about Mission Hill, community events, the Maria Sanchez House, the Tobin Community Center, and caring neighbors were common topics of discussion.
Last night's Disco Night showed that when given the chance to connect dancing, food, and good music, strong bonds between all ages can form!
A huge thank you to a Beth Israel Lahey Grant for funding this wonderful intergenerational programming, and be on the lookout for future Mission Hill Healthy Neighborhood Collective events!
Free Activities
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All events are completely free!
MHNHS 51st Annual Meeting!
Below are photos displayed at the recent 51st Annual Meeting, as well as photos of each community award given out by MHNHS!
Annual Meeting General Slideshow
Annual Meeting Award Slideshow
50 Years of Mission Hill NHS!
On Saturday June 22, 2024, Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Services (MHNHS) hosted its 50th Annual Meeting and the ribbon cutting for One Halleck Street! Over 200 people, including MHNHS residents, Mission Hill neighbors, elected officials, and supporters of MHNHS, attended to help celebrate all the accomplishments that MHNHS has achieved over its 50 years. Click on the images below to learn more!
