Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation

Exciting updates from our Resident Advocacy Mobility and Wellness Pathways (RAMWP) team! Our amazing RAMWP team recently partnered with Peabody Properties for a joint training session focused on aligning our vision for residents in JPNDC affordable housing. Together, we’re ensuring that we provide holistic, personalized support through the RAMWP program. After coming together to discuss and prioritize, we’re returning stronger and even better equipped to help our residents thrive, no matter what challenges they face! #CommunitySupport #RAMWP #JPNDC #AffordableHousing #StrongerTogether

A heartfelt thank you to M&T Bank for their generous Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) donation! Their support is designated for our Small Contractors Success Accelerator program, which helps BIPOC-owned firms secure their fair share of Boston’s construction market. With M&T Bank’s commitment, we’re empowering diverse businesses to succeed and ensuring a more equitable future for all.

We are incredibly proud to congratulate E. Ricky Guerra, our Director of Real Estate Development, on receiving the Ricanne Hadrian Award at the MACDC annual meeting! This prestigious award recognizes individuals who engage local residents in building racially and economically just communities—values that Ricky embodies every day through her work at JPNDC. The Ricanne Hadrian Award is especially meaningful to us. Ricanne, a passionate community organizer and MACDC’s Deputy Director for Housing and Community Reinvestment, was instrumental in the creation of the Hyde Square Cooperative and deeply influenced our work. Though we lost Ricanne too soon to breast cancer, her spirit and legacy live on in this award. We are proud to see Ricky carry forward her vision and commitment. Congratulations, Ricky!

Yesterday, our team had the incredible opportunity to attend the MACDC Annual Meeting in Worcester, where community development leaders from across the Commonwealth gathered to celebrate achievements, share knowledge, and set the course for the year ahead. It was an inspiring day that reinforced our commitment to building equity and prosperity in Boston. A standout moment was hearing Isaiah Valmont, our Economic Mobility Coach, share how we’re expanding our support for the Haitian community. Isaiah, our second Haitian Creole speaker, is building on the foundation laid by Halley Jeremie, our Associate Director of RAMWP and the first Haitian Creole speaker on our team. Together, they’re strengthening our ability to serve and uplift this important community. We’re honored to be part of a movement that’s driving positive change for all! #CommunityDevelopment #EquityInAction #JPNDC #MACDC2024

A heartfelt thank you to Capital One for their generous grant in support of JPNDC’s Small Business Services! This vital funding allows us to provide free, expert technical assistance and education to microbusinesses, helping them overcome challenges and thrive. Strong small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and with Capital One’s support, we’re able to empower both families and neighborhoods to grow stronger together.

Take the survey today at https://shorturl.at/IbsJl! When can you take part in this survey? The Youth Speaks Boston survey is open for responses from November 2024 through January 2025. Who is eligible to take the survey? The survey is available for all Boston residents ages 14-25. It is available in different languages: English, Spanish, French, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Brazilian Portuguese, Somali, Vietnamese, Russian, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese. How long is the survey? The 30-question survey takes about 5-7 minutes to complete.

Ruby Rose is a talented muralist, and the owner of Bullseye Mural Co. With a community focused mindset, she works to allow small businesses the opportunity to brighten their spaces and tell their stories through art. Click here to read the full article and check out one of JPNDC's Small Business success stories!

?? Meet Ruby Rose, founder of Bullseye Mural Co., transforming spaces with vibrant murals that tell stories and build community! From high school muralist to business owner, Ruby’s work is helping small businesses like Daily Table Grocery in Dorchester create welcoming, unique spaces. With support from JPNDC’s Small Business Workshops, Ruby turned her passion into a thriving business. Want to learn more about her journey? Visit our website for the full story! https://lnkd.in/ezAc5kBt #CommunityArt #SmallBusiness #JPNDC #Murals

JPNDC extends our heartfelt gratitude to the TD Bank Charitable Foundation for their unwavering support over the past two years. Thanks to their generous funding, we’ve been able to expand our Family Mobility Services, including offering critical assistance to newly arrived Haitian immigrants. This is just one example of how TD Bank’s partnership is making a meaningful difference in our community. We are deeply thankful for TD Bank’s trust and commitment to helping JPNDC succeed and thrive!

Our Resident, Advocacy, Mobility, and Wellness Pathways (RAMWP) team had the privilege of attending the New England Affordable Housing Management Association (NEAHMA) conference yesterday. This valuable experience helped us deepen our partnership with Peabody Properties and explore new ways to better serve our residents as we prepare for the official launch of the RAMWP program. We are incredibly proud of this talented team, whose dedication is key to delivering JPNDC’s services directly to the families in our affordable housing. Their work continues to strengthen our mission of empowering communities and creating lasting impact! #AffordableHousing #CommunityImpact #Partnerships