Community Event: The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts

According to the U.S. Census, Black Americans have the highest labor force participation rate of any race or ethnicity in Massachusetts. Yet still, occupational equity issues persist in Massachusetts, as Black workers tend to be overrepresented in lower paying occupations and underrepresented in higher paying occupations. We have work to…
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BCDC at BHA Marion Street Housing Dedication

On April 30th, 2024, several BCDC Board members went to the Brookline Housing Authority Colonel Floyd redevelopment groundbreaking. This is a project that needs to be celebrated as the building, which is elderly housing, will be completely FOSSIL-FUEL FREE! This project was made possible by legislation passed in the State…
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Join GBIO for Housing Justice Lobby Day

On Thursday, April 11th from 10:30am -12pm join the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization (GBIO) on the steps of the Massachusetts State House to remind our legislators that housing justice must be secured during this session! There will be 20 minutes of music and fellowship to begin the event, then everyone…
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BCDC’s “Donuts with Delegates” Housing Policy Advocacy Event

On March 26th, BCDC joined many Massachusetts community development corporations and the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC) in inviting local delegations of State Representatives and State Senators to a breakfast meeting to discuss and advocate for Massachusetts housing policy priorities. BCDC was honored to host Senator Cynthia Creem,…
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BCDC Shares Resources at Family Night at the Brookline Teen Center

March 18th, 2024 On Monday, March 18th, BCDC was invited to participate in Family Night hosted by the Brookline Teen Center, The Brookline Housing Authority, and Steps To Success to share information and resources with families. There were arts & crafts, lots of food, bowling, ping pong, music, and a…
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Toy Drive Sets Record Thanks to Generous Brookline Community

Holidays are extra special this year for over 265 Brookline families thanks to the Brookline Holiday Toy and Gift Card Drive. Brookline Community Development Corporation (Brookline CDC) and the Brookline Housing Authority (BHA) worked together to collect over 600 toys for children living at BHA and subsidized housing between the…
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2023 Brookline Holiday Toy Drive

  Drop Box Locations The Lincoln School - Drop Box is in the school library just inside the main entrance. The Roland Hayes School (formerly the Heath School) - Drop Box is outside the office in the main lobby. The Driscoll School - Drop Box is located at the main…
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Brookline Town Meeting Passes Meaningful Compliance with MBTA-CA: Innovative Zoning Reforms Will Begin to Address Housing Affordability

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11.14.23 @ 11:23pm Contact: Katha Seidman Yes! In Brookline steering committee member (617) 510-7814 BROOKLINE–Tonight, Brookline Town Meeting voted by a wide margin to pass meaningful compliance with the MBTA Communities Act (MBTA-CA), marking an important step towards creating more affordable, transit-oriented housing in Brookline. The consensus…
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BCDC First Annual Gala a Success!

Brookline Community Development Corporation held its first gala on Saturday, October 14. The event was a success all around. BCDC used the event to highlight its substantial work in the community as well as recognize the contributions of several affordable housing champions. BCDC recognized Danielle Mendoza as its community engagement…
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