Thank you to everyone who attended our Welcome Home 2026 celebration on October 14th! It was a great evening full of conversation and connection at the Skyline Room & Terrace of The Free Library of Philadelphia.

For those who were unable to attend, we missed you!

Proceeds from our 2026 event series – Building Home and Welcome Home – exceeded $170,000! These funds will support housing and services for individuals and families in need across the Mid-Atlantic. Click here if you would still like to donate to the event.

PHOTOS: Click here to see photos from the event.

VIDEO: Click here to watch our 2026 video providing an overview of our innovative Patuxent Commons supportive community for people of all ages, abilities and incomes in Columbia, MD, featuring Mission First’s CEO Thomas Queenan and Community Life Manager Steven Isaacson, Executive Director of the Autism Society of Maryland Melissa Rosenberg and an outstanding mother-son resident duo.

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 WELCOME HOME SPONSORS
*Two-City Sponsor (Building Home and Welcome Home)

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Titanium Sponsor

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Gold Sponsor

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Silver Sponsor

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Affordable Housing Champion

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Registration Sponsor

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Drink Sponsor

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Entertainment Sponsor

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Decor Sponsor

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Partners

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Contributors

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Caitlin Gossens *

 

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Thomas AK Queenan *

 

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Friends

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Oculus CAS, LLC *

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Mission First Housing Group’s mission is to develop and manage affordable, equitable, safe, sustainable homes that support residents and strengthen communities. 100% of the proceeds from this event support housing and services for our residents.