In 2020 Milner Memorial Presbyterian Church was in the midst of a difficult decision of whether or not to dissolve. With membership on the decline, it was important to the members of Milner Memorial that the land, donated by Henry Herman Milner in 1953, remain a place where serving the community was celebrated. After much discussion, it was decided that the congregation would dissolve, and the land would revert to the Presbytery of New Hope with the understanding that it would be used for affordable housing for seniors of modest means. To be completed in 2024, Milner Commons will provide 156 units of affordable housing for individuals aged 55+ of modest means. The 4.6-acre site will be developed into 156 units in two buildings with a mix of efficiency, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. All of the units will be affordable to seniors earning less than 60% of the area median income, 10% of the units are reserved for seniors with incomes of 30% of the area median income or less, and another 10% are reserved for persons with disabilities or formerly homeless transitioning to permanent housing. This community and resurrection story wouldn’t be possible without many key partnerships, including DHIC and Brightspire. Contact the Milner Commons Mission Committee at milner@nhpresbytery.org