Nuestra Comunidad Development Corp.

Street Address:
56 Warren Street
Suite 200
Roxbury, MA 02119


Phone: 617-427-3599
Fax: 617-989-1216
Website: www.nuestracdc.org

David Price, Executive Director

Contact Name: John Fitterer
Phone: 617-989-1206
Fax:
Email: jfitterer@nuestracdc.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 23    Part Time: 2

Background
Incorporated in 1981, Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation, Inc. was founded by residents of the Dudley neighborhood of the Roxbury/Dorchester sections in the City of Boston. These residents aimed to take control of the land, build new housing, and combine their energies for a better future for the community. Nuestra’s board, is representative of the neighborhood it serves, in its ethnic and cultural diversity, and is composed of residents, local merchants, community advocates, and representatives of government, non-profit and social service sectors.

Mission
Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation is devoted to building the wealth and enhancing the physical, economic, and social well-being of Roxbury, through a community driven process which promote self sufficiency and neighborhood revitalization.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $5,761,406

 Lines of Business
  • Asset and Property Management

  • Community Based Economic Development

  • Community Building and Organizing

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Lending and Loan Portfolio Management

  • Real Estate Development


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Campaign for Home Ownership
  • NeighborWorks Multifamily Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 60 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 85 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 3 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 619 rental units.
  • Invested $ in the community through Nuestra Comunidad Development Corp.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $17,445,691 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $17,445,691.

    • Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Community Outreach and Organizing

  •  Landscape and Neighborhood Beautification

  •  Small Business Development

  •  Tenant Organizing

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Financial Education

  •  Foreclosure Prevention Training

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Home Maintenance Training

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Center

  •  Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Housing for Handicapped

  •  Housing for Homeless

  •  Relocation / House Moving

  •  Rental Housing

  •  Section 8 Housing


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Sam AcevedoBoard Vice PresidentOtherHigher Education Resource Center 
    Tom BlochBoard MemberOtherSamuels & Associates 
    Arlindo CorreiaBoard ClerkRestaurant Laura 
    V. Paul DeareBoard PresidentBoston Bay Financial 
    Greg DuarteBoard Member  
    William ElsbreeBoard Member  
    Lawrence GosierBoard MemberResidentBilt Rite Construction 
    Frank HinesBoard MemberBoston Bay Mortgage 
    Terence JanericcoBoard MemberTerence Janericco Cooking Classes 
    Steven A SingerBoard MemberComplete HR 
    Amanda StrongBoard MemberNew Boston Fund 
    Franciso A TolentinoBoard Treasurer  
    Wesley WilliamsBoard MemberResident  

    About the NeighborWorks ® Network
    The NeighborWorks® network is a nationwide network of more than 240 community development organizations working in nearly 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities across America. These organizations engage in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. In the last five years alone, NeighborWorks® organizations have generated more than $8.5 billion in reinvestment and helped more than 500,000 families of modest means purchase or improve their homes or secure safe, decent rental or mutual housing.

    NeighborWorks ® America Contact Information
    District:  New England
    Name:  Frances Cinicola
    Phone:  617-585-5027
    Toll-Free:  
    Fax:  617-450-0427
    Email:  fcinicola@nw.org