Moorestown Ecumenical Neighborhood Development, Inc. (MEND) proudly announces the appointment of seven esteemed community leaders and residents to its Board of Trustees. These new members bring a wealth of diverse expertise and perspectives to MEND’s mission of providing affordable rental housing for low and moderate-income households.
The newly appointed board members are:
- Joel Boehmler – St. Matthew Lutheran Church
- Michael Brennan – MEND resident
- Rev. Wenda Clarke – Second Baptist Church
- Karen Douglass – Trinity Episcopal Church
- Ben Morris – Moorestown Monthly Meeting
- Kylthia Roberts – Bethel AME Church
- Brandy Ross – MEND resident
“We are thrilled to welcome our new board members, each of whom embodies the spirit of our community,” said Eileen Wirth, President and CEO of MEND. “Their passion, expertise, and commitment to our cause will be invaluable as we continue our mission of providing affordable housing.”
Wirth also expressed gratitude to outgoing board members whose terms have concluded, including Mary Anne O’Meara from Moorestown Monthly Meeting, Gail Bish from Second Baptist Church, Freida Morgan – a MEND resident, and Florence Collins from Bethel AME.
About MEND
Moorestown Ecumenical Neighborhood Development, Inc. (MEND) is a non-profit housing development organization established by several Moorestown churches in 1969. Committed to providing safe and affordable rental housing, MEND serves senior citizens, people with disabilities, and families with low to moderate incomes.
Over the past five decades, MEND has developed 777 residential units across 31 locations in southern New Jersey. Their efforts have been recognized with national and state awards, reflecting a dedication to making a positive impact in the region’s housing landscape.
To learn more about MEND and its initiatives, visit www.mendinc.org.
