Program areas at Fenway Community Development Corporation
Rental properties - in 2022, our wholly-owned rental properties included: 15-25 hemenway housing which is a 24 unit mixed income housing Development; Fenway apartments, llc which comprises 22 units of affordable housing; new Fenway westland, llc which is a 96 unit mixed income housing Development. Additionally, through our housing Development and asset management programs, Fenway cdc controls five other affordable housing properties. Fenway cdc also pursued opportunities to preserve existing and build new affordable housing as described in schedule o under other program services.
Affordable housing preservation and Development - in 2022, Fenway cdc provided over 650 residents with safe and affordable homes. We began construction on the burbank terrace, llc site which is being developed into 27 units of affordable housing in 2022-2024. We pursued opportunities to build and preserve new affordable housing. Fenway cdc collaborated with developers and institutions to forge housing partnerships to create future housing to meet the needs of low- and moderate-income families & individuals.
Community planning & organizing - in 2022, Fenway cdc worked with residents, non-profits, and city officials to recommend improvements in the city and state's housing policies to prevent displacement and homelessness, address racial inequities, create and preserve affordable housing, and empower communities. Our efforts addressed the challenges of high property acquisition costs and the need for more affordable housing to meet the needs of low- and moderate-income residents. Resident leaders monitored the developments of private developers, hospitals, and universities and shared comments at Community meetings to mitigate any negative Development impact on the residential area. Fenway cdc also educated residents at-risk about homelessness prevention, tenants rights, and supported Community efforts to ensure equitable access to public transportation.
Asset management - Fenway cdc provided oversight of 408 mixed-income apartments and ensured that our properties are physically and financially sustainable. During the covid pandemic, we continued to monitor the property finances and worked closely with property management and across Fenway cdc departments to support our residents.
Resident services and workforce Development -for three decades, Fenway cdc has offered counseling, case management, workshops, and social support services to help low- and moderate-income residents of Fenway and other boston neighborhoods. During 2022's continued pandemic impact and rising inflation, our programs provided unemployed and low-income residents resources and support to regain financial self-sufficiency. We helped them obtain education and career credentials, skills training, employment, education advancement programs, and advance their careers. Our financial education helped vulnerable residents to overcome barriers and instilled positive behaviors to build financial stability. Our health & wellness programs, as well as virtual and socially distanced Community events improved the quality of lives during hard times.