BCDC Board Statement about the Attack on the Butcherie Jewish Grocery Store

Dear Brookline Residents, The Brookline Community Development Corporation writes to you today with deep sadness and concern following the disturbing act of vandalism that took place at The Butcherie grocery store on Sunday morning. A brick was thrown through its window, targeting a message that read “Free Palestine.” This act…
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Request for Proposals (RFP) for General Contracting Services

Issued: April 8, 2025 Contractor Walkthrough: April 15, 2025, 10:00 am Proposals Due: May 2, 2025 154-156 Boylston St. Brookline, MA 02445 INTRODUCTION Brookline Community Development Corporation (BCDC) is soliciting proposals for construction phase general contracting services. BCDC’s mission is to create successful partnerships and programs to improve access to…
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Brookline Leaders and Legislators Convene for Vital Discussion on Affordable Housing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 8, 2025Brookline, MA — On Monday, April 7, the Brookline Community Development Corporation (Brookline CDC) hosted a pivotal legislative roundtable focused on the urgent need for affordable housing solutions in Brookline and the Commonwealth. Called “Donuts with the Delegation,” the event brought together Congressman Jake Auchincloss, state…
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Brookline CDC Expands Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Mar 21, 2025  Dear Friends and Neighbors, With Brookline's high rents exacerbating increasingly unaffordable rents, Brookline Community Development Corporation (Brookline CDC) continues working with Metro West CD to offer our Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program. Funded by the Town of Brookline and the Brookline Community Foundation, this program provides up…
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RFP: Electrical Contracting Services

Dear Everyone, The Brookline Community Development Corporation (BCDC) is soliciting proposals for electrical contracting services. BCDC’s mission is to create successful partnerships and programs to improve access to decent, safe, affordable housing and economic opportunity for Brookline’s residents. 154-156 Boylston St is a fully occupied, three-story, six-unit affordable apartment building.…
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2024 Brookline Holiday Toy Drive

Join us for the Annual Holiday Gift Drive! Let's spread some holiday cheer to Brookline families in need! You can contribute monetarily to the effort via the BCDC website. These contributions will go towards gift cards for parents to shop for gifts for their kids themselves. Who could know better…
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Oct. 19, 2024 – Annual BCDC Community Gala

Building a Sustainable Future for Brookline The Brookline Community Development Corporation’s Gala will be a special experience for those who place a high value on the importance of sustainable, safe and affordable housing. We will also recognize Brookline housing champions for how they are working to make Brookline’s housing more…
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BCDC Youth Housing Leadership Program Pilot

The Youth Housing Leadership Program Pilot aims to empower youth from Brookline Housing Authority sites by providing them with valuable exposure to real estate development. Through a combination of expert-led training and practical project work, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the field and its various career opportunities and…
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Sept. 25, 2024 – Housing Choice Voucher Landlord Symposium

Access to safe affordable housing is incredibly difficult to find for Brookline families in need. At this conference, we will discuss how the Brookline Section 8 program will allow you to receive market-rate rents, and help families in need, backed by the assurance of federal funding. Please join us in…
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