Affordable Housing Updates, Upcoming Workshops, and More | January 2025

Affordable Housing Updates

Construction Progress at Prospect Place and Laurel Street!

Upcoming Workshops and Events

February Small Business Fundamentals

This free workshop will focus on business fundamentals. It is designed for people who are planning to start a business and owners of existing businesses who would like a refresher. The workshop will provide a structure for starting and managing your venture.

• Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 12pm-1:15pm on Zoom

February First-Time Homebuyer Webinar

In this Zoom webinar presented by Valley Community Development:

• Get the facts from real estate professionals including attorneys, loan officers, realtors, home inspectors & housing counselors.
• Learn tips about how to improve your credit.
• Ask questions to help you proceed & protect your own interests as you approach this life decision.

A certified course recognized by MHP & MassHousing, this workshop helps you qualify for special mortgage products. $50 for two adults in the same household. Registration is nonrefundable & attendance is required at all three sessions.

February sessions are scheduled:

• Wednesday, February 12
• Thursday, February 13
• Wednesday, February 19

Each session will be hosted via a unique Zoom Webinar link 6-9 p.m. You will receive the Zoom links on the day of each session.

Thank you to our donors and business community!

We are blown away by the support you all gave us this past year! You helped us raise over $400,000 to support our mission! We are incredibly grateful for your financial support and for all of those who speak up at public hearings, write letters of support, and advocate for our work in the community. Thank you!!