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:

Fenway CDC 47th Annual Meeting

Thursday, March 26, 2020

King’s Dining & Entertainment

50 Dalton St., Boston

Enjoy appetizers and a cash bar while learning about our 2019 accomplishments and plans for the future! Affordable housing is one of the top issues on everyone’s minds these days. Our keynote speaker, Chuck Collins, will discuss the affordability crisis in Boston and share strategies to create greater equity. Get your free tickets at this link.

Career Fair

Thursday, April 9, 2020, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Reggie Lewis Tracl and Athletic Center

1350 Tremont St., Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120

Looking for a job? Come dressed to impress with copies of your resume and find out about career opportunities. Full-time, part-time, internships, permanent, and temporary positions are available. Interviews will be conducted on-site. Click here for more details.

Brownfields Funding for Newcastle Saranac  

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Over $2.6 Million in Brownfields Funding for 16 Projects. Funding will support environmental assessment and cleanup of 44.3 acres, create or preserve 682 housing units.  Fenway CDC will use funds to assess and remediate the Newcastle Saranac Apartments, part of the organization’s plan to preserve the complex’s 97 affordable housing units. Read more here. 

Fenway Fair Foods

Every other Wednesday, 3 pm – 5 pm

  Feb 5 and Feb 19, 2020

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, 165 Park Drive, Boston

Get up to 12 lbs. of fruits, vegetables, and bread for only $2, regardless of income level. See details here.

 Community Dinner

Monday, March 11,  6 pm – 7 pm

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, 165 Park Drive, Boston

Bring your family members or friends to enjoy a delicious, hot, FREE meal with neighbors. All are welcome! For inquiries, please contact Kris Anderson at kanderson@fenwaycdc.org or (617) 267-4637 x 29.

Winter Fitness Series

Thursday, Jan 9 to April 30, 2020  10am

Symphony Park/Morville House, 100 Norway Street, Boston

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission announce the Boston Parks Winter Fitness Series, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Join in 11 free classes across the city. Come and bring a friend! The full schedule is here.

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. To sign up for these free workshops, please contact Kris Anderson at kanderson@fenwaycdc.org  or (617) 267-4637 x 29.

Free 1-1 Financial Coaching 

Every Thursday, 1 pm – 5 pm

Fenway CDC, 70 Burbank Street, Boston

Matthew Gibson of Metro Housing Boston will work with residents to create a personalized financial plan to achieve greater economic success. Please contact Kris Anderson at (617) 267-4637 x 29 or kanderson@fenwaycdc.org Event details.

Newcastle Saranac Preservation Celebration

We thank everyone for joining us to celebrate the preservation of Newcastle-Saranac! Fenway CDC and The Schochet Companies will preserve 97-unit of affordable residential property in the heart of Boston! Read more here. Watch the event video.

CITC

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’ll build a better Fenway for everyone to live, learn, work, and play! For inquiries, please contact Iris Tan at itan@fenwaycdc.org.

Housing

Housing Development and Preservation

Fenway CDC partners with institutions and private developers to create homes for low- and moderate-income residents.

Asset Management

We provide over 300 residents with homes that are affordable and ensure that our 8 properties are well maintained and financially sustainable. 

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Programs

Education and Workforce Development

We help residents to become financially self-sufficient by obtaining education and job credentials.

Economic & Health Improvement

We enable residents to improve their quality of life by providing counseling, case management, and customized services.  
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Planning and Organizing

Civic Engagement

We educate and engage resident leaders to improve their neighborhood and quality of life for all members in the community. We work with program partners to recommend improvements in the city’s housing policy to create homes for low- and moderate-income families and individuals.

Tenant Support

Our tenant support helps residents to prevent displacement, promote tenants’ rights, and improve their living conditions.
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Read more about our residents’ vision for the Fenway!

Fenway’s Urban Village Plan