Operation Pathways

Where you live matters.

For many seniors, affordable housing provides more than a place to call home. It can also create opportunities for connection, purpose, and community.

At Ships' Cove in Fall River, Massachusetts, Miss Linda discovered exactly that.

What started as attending a few fitness classes and resident activities grew into a deeper involvement with Operation Pathways. Through volunteering at the food bank, helping organize holiday meals, participating in outreach efforts, and supporting National Night Out, Miss Linda found something she didn't expect: a sense of family.

The relationships she built with fellow volunteers have extended far beyond scheduled programs. Neighbors check in on one another, spend time together outside of events, and encourage others to get involved.

As Ships' Cove Resident Services Coordinator Caitlyn Luis shares, "If it weren't for Miss Linda and the other volunteers, our sense of community wouldn't be as strong as it is today."

The confidence Miss Linda gained through volunteering has also enriched her personal life. She feels more comfortable meeting new people, has a more positive outlook, and embraces opportunities to engage with the world around her.

Her advice to others: "Put yourself in new situations, find your sense of belonging, and don't be afraid to seek support if you need it. Therapy has helped me throughout my life."

Through her kindness, dedication, and service, Miss Linda has strengthened the heart of the Ships' Cove community, one act of service at a time.

📍 Ships' Cove | Fall River, MA

✨ Resident Voices: Blanca ✨
For more than 50 years, Blanca has called Plaza Borinquen home.
Growing up in the Bronx during a time marked by violence, addiction, and loss, Blanca witnessed firsthand the challenges facing her community. Yet through every hardship, she remained committed to creating a better future for her family and neighbors.
Today, with support from Operation Pathways, Blanca has become Narcan certified and is helping combat the opioid crisis that impacted so many lives around her. Her determination to serve others and advocate for her community reflects the strength, resilience, and leadership that define Plaza Borinquen.
Blanca's story reminds us that where you live matters, and that one person's courage can create lasting change.
📍 Plaza Borinquen, Bronx, NY
Operation Pathways is proud to support residents like Blanca as they build stronger communities and brighter futures.

✨ Meet the Team: Micah Hunter ✨
Please join us in welcoming Micah Hunter, Development Manager at The NHP Foundation.

Micah serves on NHPF’s acquisition and development team, overseeing the acquisition, financing, development, and preservation of multifamily housing communities. Since joining NHPF in 2021, he has brought extensive experience in affordable housing development, adaptive reuse, project management, and community focused impact.

Before joining NHPF, Micah contributed to affordable housing developments across Baltimore, the Bronx, and Brooklyn, supporting projects from financing and grants to property management and Section 8 awards. He also previously worked with New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development, where he provided senior level recommendations on new construction proposals and contributed to the agency’s MWBE Build Up program.

Micah’s background also includes seven years of social work experience in child welfare and juvenile justice, bringing a people centered perspective to his work in affordable housing and community development.

We are grateful to have Micah’s leadership, expertise, and passion as part of the NHPF team!