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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…
Brookline, MA – June 10, 2025 On Saturday, June 7, about 70 tenant leaders, attorneys, housing advocates, and community organizers from across Massachusetts gathered for a powerful day of learning, strategy, and solidarity at a statewide Tenants Union Conference, co-sponsored by the Brookline Community Development Corporation, the Somerville Community Organizing…
Tamu is a walking example of urban gardening to increase food security, promote health and encourage stronger community connections. She is also advancing food education and environmental sustainability among economically disadvantaged residents. I am particularly struck by how she has been able to use a small space to produce so…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Brookline CDC and Brookline Housing Authority organized a holiday gift drive for BHA and Section 8 tenants. With the financial support of the Brookline Community Foundation and Brookline CDC, each will receive a gift this year. We also want to thank the many donors and volunteers who helped make the…
Brookline CDC was the recipient of a $5,000 grant from HarborOne Bank. Alejandra Vasquez, AVP Branch Officer, seen here with Gio Valencia.
Access to safe affordable housing is incredibly difficult to find for Brookline families in need. At this conference we discussed how the Brookline Section 8 program allows you to receive market-rate rents, and help families in need, backed by the assurance of federal funding. This was a hybrid workshop…
