OUR IMPACT:
Fenway CDC improves the lives of over 1,000 adults, children, and youth each year. We help them access affordable housing, social services, education, job skills training, employment, fresh produce, financial workshops, health programs, and civic engagement activities.
LATEST NEWS & EVENTS:
Career Opportunity
Fenway CDC is looking for a full-time Real Estate Director and a part-time Accounting Assistant. For more information, please visit our careers page.
2nd Annual Fenway Porchfest
Saturday, June 15, 2019, 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Fenway Neighborhood
Fenway Ball Gala
Thursday, June 20, 2019, 6pm – 9pm
Prudential Skywalk, 50th floor, 800 Boylston Street, Boston
Homebuying 101
Saturday, June 22, 2019, 9am – 3pm
Sunday, June 23, 2019, 9am – 12pm
Huntington YMCA, 316 Huntington Ave, Boston
This 2-day course prepares first-time homebuyers for homeownership. Please sign up at https://asiancdc.org/hb101. $25 for Boston residents and $50 for non-Boston residents. Pre-registration and payment required before class. For inquiries, please contact Emily Kribbs at ekribbs@fenwaycdc.org or (617) 267-4637 x 13. This workshop is co-organized by Fenway CDC and Asian CDC.
The Boston Park Summer Fitness Series
June 3 – September 28, 2019
Symphony Park
City Council Hearing on Inclusionary Development
Monday, June 10, 2019, 5pm – 7pm
Boston City Hall, Iannella Chamber 5th Floor
Fenway Fair Foods
Every other Wednesday, 3 pm – 5 pm
June 12, and June 26
Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, 165 Park Drive, Boston
Community residents can purchase up to 12 lbs. of fruits, vegetables, and bread for only $2 per bag regardless of their income level. Read more information at our events page.
Community Dinner
Every month 2nd Monday, June 10, 6pm
Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, 165 Park Drive, Boston
Invite your friends or family members to our community dinner! Read more at our events page.
Free Job Search Workshops
Every Monday and Friday
9am – 12pm
Fenway CDC, 70 Burbank Street, Boston
Participants will gain job search skills including resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and effective time management. These are free workshops for job seekers. To sign up, please contact Emily Kribbs at ekribbs@fenwaycdc.org or (617) 267-4637 x 13.
Fenway CDC Organizing Committee Meetings
Thursday, Jun 13, 2019, 6pm – 8 pm
Fenway CDC, 70 Burbank St., Boston
At this monthly meeting of neighborhood activists, we’ll formulate strategies for supporting our neighbors at risk of displacement and defending the Fenway’s supply of affordable housing. For more details, please visit our events page.
Latest News
WASHINGTON, D.C
Colleen Fitzpatrick, Fenway CDC’s Community Organizer was fortunate enough to attend the National Alliance of Community Economic Development Association (NACEDA) conference held in Washington, D.C.
Colleen attended ten panels over the course of three days, on topics ranging from Advancing Racial Equity to Building Multi-Sector Coalitions to Advance Policy Goals. Colleen learned a lot about what organizations across the country are doing to advance affordable housing and mitigate displacement, and is excited to share some trailblazing strategies with the staff and Community Organizing Committee. Many thanks to MACDC and the Fenway CDC Lisa Soli Training Scholarship for their sponsorship.
Latest News
OUR LADY’S GUILD HOUSE NEWS COVERAGE
Fenway CDC and City Life Vida Urbana have been working closely with residents of Our Lady’s Guild House at 20 Charlesgate West to resist unjust, no-fault evictions and call attention to issues of age discrimination that have been occurring. This Saturday, residents were featured on the front page of the Boston Globe! Check out the full story here, and then take action by signing this petition. Contact Colleen Fitzpatrick cfitzpatrick@fenwaycdc.org for more information.
Latest News
AIR BNB
Short-Term Vacation Rentals Impact Neighborhood Stability. Read more…
Airbnb Hosts Upset After Boston Votes To Regulate Short Term Rentals. Read more…
The City Council voted unanimously to regulate Airbnb and its peers. Read more…
Community Investment Tax Credits (CITC)
Invest in Fenway CDC’s work by contributing $1,000 or more and receive 50% refund through our tax credits. Together, we will build a better Fenway for everyone to live, learn, work, and play! For inquiries, please contact Iris Tan at itan@fenwaycdc.org for more information.
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