MEND Hosts Successful "Fabulous Fifties" 45th Anniversary Celebration

Moorestown Ecumenical Neighborhood Development (MEND) recently held its “Fabulous Fifties” 45th Anniversary Celebration at The Merion in Cinnaminson. The gala fundraiser featured dinner, dancing, musical stylings of Jump City Jazz and a comedic performance by Tom Ryan, as seen on the Late Show with David Letterman.

At the event, MEND honored two special supporters, Dr. Lucy Rorke-Adams and Linda Rohrer of the William G. Rohrer Charitable Foundation. MEND President Matthew Reilly noted that both honorees “have been amazingly and consistently generous in their financial support and they do so quietly and behind the scenes with no fanfare.”

State Senator Diane Allen presented a Joint Legislative Resolution congratulating MEND on its outstanding service to the citizens of the Garden State; and Councilwoman Victoria Napolitano presented a similar Proclamation on behalf of the Moorestown Mayor and Council.

Proceeds of the event will help the nonprofit continue to pursue its much-needed affordable housing mission throughout the Burlington County region of southern New Jersey.

About MEND
Celebrating its 45th anniversary, MEND is a private, nonprofit, housing development organization founded by several Moorestown churches in 1969. MEND is a national and state award-winning developer dedicated to providing safe and affordable rental housing to senior citizens, disabled persons, and families of low and moderate income. MEND has developed 718 residential units at 29 locations in the Burlington County region. Over the last four decades, MEND’s affordable housing production efforts have represented a $150 million real estate investment in the region. Please visit www.mendinc.org for more information.

Photo Caption: Senator Diane Allen and Matthew Reilly, President and CEO of MEND.