Community Appreciation Day celebrates the power of coming together

HUGO –– Project G.A.I.N. (PG) brought neighbors, businesses, organizations and community partners together Saturday, Aug. 22 for commUnIty Appreciation Day at the Washington Heights Hope Center.

The event was held in light of Ms.

Mehl Day, which began as a community celebration honoring Mehlenie Adamson, known to many as “Ms.

Mehl,” and her years of service and commitment to giving back. This year, t…