Manna Welcomes Michael Tierney to Board of Directors

As the New Year began, Manna said goodbye to board member and Manna homeowner, Sherry Persaud, and welcomed Michael Tierney. Michael retired in September 2011 as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Office of Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). Currently, he serves on the board of Hope and a Home, Inc., Center for Community Progress, and LISC New Markets Support Corporation.

Click here to view the complete profiles of Manna’s Board of Directors.

Mark Your Calendars for the 2012 Manna 5K Fun Run!

The 14^th Annual Manna 5K Fun Run/Walk will take place on April 21, 2012. This year, we will be holding the Fun Run in a new location: Anacostia Park! Metro and Parking directions are available on the Fun Run website!

We are also introducing the Manna Team Challenge this year! Teams with a minimum of 5 members can compete for prizes and the registration fee will be discounted to $25 for team members. For more information on the Manna Team Challenge, click here.

Click here to register and for more information on the Manna 5K Fun Run/Walk!

Meet you at the finish line!!

The Cardozo Court Sells Out

In June 2011, Manna celebrated the grand opening of the Cardozo Court Condominium, and within less than a year, all 15 units have gone to settlement. The Cardozo Court, a new 15 unit condominium Manna project, was built in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of DC.  Since the recent retail development in Columbia Heights, the prices for homes in this neighborhood has increased significantly, making it hard for lower income homebuyers to purchase in this community. Manna’s development of Cardozo Court presented low to moderate income families an affordable homeownership option in an increasingly expensive DC neighborhood.  

Visit Manna's Facebook albums to view Cardozo Court as it evolved from the ground up!

The 2nd Annual American Dream Award Awardees

Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Annual Manna American Dream Awards (the AMDEEs)! The following recipients were honored by Manna for their commitment, dedication, and work in the affordable housing community in Washington, DC:

Councilmember Marion Barry, Jr., Council of the District of Columbia;

Maudine R. Cooper, Greater Washington Urban League;

Chris Smith, William C. Smith & Co.;

Blake Biles, Arnold & Porter;

Stanley Jackson Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (retired).

Click here to view the complete profiles of the 16th Annual Friends of Manna AMDEE Awardees.

16th Annual Friends of Manna Silent Auction and Reception

On October 13, 2011, Manna celebrated the 16^th Annual Friends of Manna Silent Auction and Reception at the Carnegie Institution. The Manna American Dream Award presentation was the highlight of the evening’s events; this is  the second year Manna has awarded individuals who have significantly contributed to the affordable housing community. This year’s silent auction items also added an exciting element to the evening. Guests were able to bid on terrific items such as two round trip JetBlue tickets, Moët Hennessy Gift Sets, tours of the National Zoo, DC Aquarium, and local vineyards. The evening concluded with a presentation from Wells Fargo of a $20,000 check to Manna in support of the work Manna does in the affordable housing community in Washington, DC.

Manna would like to give a special thanks to Mike Golden, Regional President of Greater Washington DC Wells Fargo, who served as the Honorary Chair, the auction committee, event volunteers, Manna staff and all of the guests for making this Friends of Manna event successful.

Check out Manna’s Facebook page to view photos of this year’s Friends of Manna Silent Auction and Reception.

Support Manna through RECOUP!

Several months ago, we asked for your help to make Manna the featured organization on Deals for Deeds, an online deal site where a portion of the sale goes to a selected non-profit.  Thanks to you, Manna was able to raise over $600 to help support Manna Mortgage's mortgage counseling efforts.

Now, Deals for Deeds has merged with RECOUP.  RECOUP has a similar business model to Deals for Deeds, except that you can select the cause you would like to donate to with each purchase.

Simply go http://www.recoup.com/org/manna and start shopping!

Manna Forms New Partnership with John Marshall Bank

Manna President & CEO, George Rothman with
John Marshall Bank Regional President, Ed Harrington

Without good partners, Manna would not be where it is today.  Manna is excited to embark on a new partnership with John Marshall Bank.  The Bank is providing construction financing for Manna's 7th Street NE single family property.  This market rate unit in one of the city's most popular neighborhoods will help provide funds to support Manna's affordable homeownership properties and programs.  Additionally, the bank has provided Manna with a grant of $2,500 to support Manna's programs.


“John Marshall Bank is very focused on making a positive difference in our local community." says Regional President Ed Harrington, "We are delighted to assist the good works of Manna and other local charitable groups during these economically challenging times.”

Formed in 2006, John Marshall Bank is the area's newest community bank with locations in the District, Maryland and Virginia.  You can visit them online at http://www.johnmarshallbank.com/