Urban Edge Housing Corporation

In response to a recent Boston Globe article that highlighted the barriers of entry to home ownership, CEO of Urban Edge Emilio Dorcely responded this week and spoke to the importance of programming and tools needed to break down them down. Read the full letter to the editor here: https://lnkd.in/e-xtz9jH

Urban Edge is honored to be part of a collaborative effort addressing housing stability in Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan, thanks to the generous support from Massachusetts General Hospital. Urban Edge, alongside Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation, Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation, Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation, Madison Park Development Corporation, and WinnCompanies, will use the MGH Community Health Impact Funds (CHIF) award to combine housing stability and eviction prevention models with flexible rental assistance. This initiative aims to mitigate post-COVID rental delinquency and prevent evictions, offering a scalable model for similar organizations. Funding for this program was provided by the Massachusetts General Hospital, part of the Mass General Brigham Healthcare system, Community Health Impact Funds.

“The passage of this housing bond bill is a massive win for the people of Massachusetts and the communities they call home. This soon-to-be-law will help deliver the investments needed to fuel affordable housing initiatives and help meet target goals set by the state, municipalities, and organizations like Urban Edge. We applaud the leadership of Governor Healey, Lt. Governor Driscoll, and the legislature for acting to address this critical issue with policies for developers and housing authorities to help solve the housing shortage. While there are elements that we’d still like to see prioritized, we are pleased with the version that passed today, and look forward to working with our partners to translate this win into positive, direct impacts in support of our neighborhoods and communities.” -Emilio Dorcely

“The passage of this housing bond bill is a massive win for the people of Massachusetts and the communities they call home. This soon-to-be-law will help deliver the investments needed to fuel affordable housing initiatives and help meet target goals set by the state, municipalities, and organizations like Urban Edge. We applaud the leadership of Governor Healey, Lt. Governor Driscoll, and the legislature for acting to address this critical issue with policies for developers and housing authorities to help solve the housing shortage. While there are elements that we’d still like to see prioritized, we are pleased with the version that passed today, and look forward to working with our partners to translate this win into positive, direct impacts in support of our neighborhoods and communities.” -Emilio Dorcely

Urban Edge is honored to be part of a collaborative effort addressing housing stability in Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan, thanks to the generous support from Massachusetts General Hospital. Urban Edge, alongside Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation, Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation, Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation, Madison Park Development Corporation, and WinnCompanies, will use the MGH Community Health Impact Funds (CHIF) award to combine housing stability and eviction prevention models with flexible rental assistance. This initiative aims to mitigate post-COVID rental delinquency and prevent evictions, offering a scalable model for similar organizations. Funding for this program was provided by the Massachusetts General Hospital, part of the Mass General Brigham Healthcare system, Community Health Impact Funds.

The Atrius Health Equity Foundation is dedicated to closing the gap in life expectancy across neighborhoods in Eastern Massachusetts. Medical debt severely impacts families economically and hinders their access to essential care, disproportionately affecting communities of color. With 1 in 8 Massachusetts residents burdened by medical debt, Atrius is dedicating nearly $10 million to alleviate this issue. We are proud to be one of four Financial Opportunity Centers awarded $250,000 to help identify and support those facing medical debt. Together, we play a vital role in promoting the financial well-being of our community members. Thank you, Atrius Health Equity Foundation, for your unwavering support and commitment to health equity!

This week, Senator Elizabeth Warren announced the introduction of the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act, a federal bill that would direct nearly $550 billion to help address the national housing shortage. Standing with Urban Edge and over 30 Massachusetts mayors, Warren emphasized the rapid rise in the cost of housing and need for the government to be a partner with state governments and local municipalities to make a dent in the housing crisis. Urban Edge is proud to stand as a partner with the senator in this robust effort that aims to finance, produce, and/or renovate roughly three million units, which would make a significant impact to the affordable housing market. We thank the senator for taking the time to meet with many mayors and municipality leaders leading up to this announcement, which has helped guide the language in this bill to make sure federal dollars make immediate local impact. Read more here about the announcement: https://buff.ly/3yooVYh Picture Description (left to right): Robert Sullivan (Mayor of Brockton), Breanna Lungo-Koehn (Mayor of Medford), Elizabeth Warren (Senator of Massachusetts), Katjana Ballantyne (Mayor of Somerville), Nicole LaChapelle (Mayor of Easthampton), Dominick Pangallo (Mayor of Salem), Chrissy Lynch (President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO).

Many thanks to Santander for your continued support of our financial education, wealth-building, and first-time home buying programs. With your support, we are helping close the racial wealth gap in Greater Boston.

Last week's #NWWeek block party was filled with great fun and amazing food. Check out the pictures from the event below!

Check out this thought-provoking letter from Urban Edge board member Eddie Jenkins to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, featured in The Bay State Banner newspaper.  In this heartfelt message, Jenkins reflects on their shared experiences and the profound impact of their education at Holy Cross College. Read the full letter here: https://lnkd.in/etf3Mxpi This is a powerful read for anyone interested in the intersection of race, justice, and the role of the Supreme Court in shaping our society.