THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 4, 2022 Page 13 Mayor Gary Christenson said affordable housing is the number one issue in the city. Pictured from left to right: Habitat for Humanity President & CEO James Kostaras, Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston Director of Construction and Real Estate Development Gerry Patton, OSPCD Director Deborah Burke, Mayor Gary Christenson, Ward 6 Councillor Stephen Winslow and Bowdoin Charitable Trust for Housing Creation Trustee Attorney Tom Callaghan broke ground. Malden Islamic Center leader Hamid Bourote encouraged people to volunteer and donate to Habitat for Humanity. Berachah Church Pastor Cyntoria Grant prayed for the families. Homeowner Mostafa Assli (far right) smiled as he received a Koran to celebrate moving into his new home. Homeowner Cynthia Hernandez said that personalizing her home brings her happiness. Homeowner Sumaiyah Assli and her children accepted a city mug full of candy from Mayor Gary Christenson. Officials and Hernandez family, pictured from left to right: Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston President & CEO James Kostaras, Mayor Gary Christenson, mother Kathy Caraballo, homeowner Cynthia Hernandez, Berachah Church Pastor Cyntoria Grant, Cory Simmons, 13, and grandmothers Tina Caraballo and Ella Grant. In front are niece Ziya Bello and Mya Simmons, 4.
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