The Mount Hope Community Center (MHCC), originally known as the Mount Hope Neighborhood Association (MHNA), has been a cornerstone of the Mount Hope community for more than four decades. The organization’s Articles of Incorporation were officially filed on October 24, 1981, establishing MHNA as a vital resource for residents seeking support, connection, and opportunity.

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From its earliest days, MHNA was created with a clear purpose: to provide the Mount Hope community with the programs, facilities, and services needed to thrive. This included after-school and daycare programs for children; social, recreational, and economic programs for senior citizens; and broader initiatives aimed at improving the social, economic, and environmental wellbeing of the neighborhood. The organization worked closely with public agencies, nonprofits, and community partners to bring federally, state-, and locally funded programs directly to the residents who needed them most.

For decades, MHNA stood as a beacon of love, resilience, and advocacy; a gathering place where community members found support, resources, and a shared sense of belonging.

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In 2019, after a community-wide survey and feedback process, the organization adopted a new name: Mount Hope Community Center (MHCC). This change reflected both the evolution of the neighborhood and the expanding role of the organization. Today, MHCC continues its legacy while embracing a renewed mission focused on entrepreneurship, workforce development, technology access, youth empowerment, innovative programs and community health.

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More than forty years after its founding, MHCC remains committed to serving a dynamic and diverse community. With deep roots and a forward-looking vision, the Mount Hope Community Center stands ready to support, uplift, and inspire the next generation of Mount Hope and intergenerational residents.