Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corp.

Street Address:
587 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02124


Phone: 617-825-4224
Fax: 617-825-0893
Website: 

Gail Latimore, Executive Director

Contact Name: Gail Latimore
Phone: 617-825-4224x132
Fax: 617-825-0893
Email: gail@csndc.com


Staff Size: Full Time: 16    Part Time: 1

Background
The Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation (NDC) was created in 1981 to develop, organize and plan with the community for the delivery of services intended to build a better future for Codman Square. With a staff of fourteen and an annual operating budget of $1.1 million, the NDC is revitalizing neighborhoods through creation, rehabilitation and maintenance of quality rental and owner occupied housing, economic development, community planning and organizing.

Mission
To enhance the quality of life for all residents of Codman Square and to ensure the stabilization of the community. The mission is carried out through comprehensive initiatives which encompass housing development, economic development and community planning.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $6,456,233

 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 Community Building and Organizing
  • NeighborWorks Multifamily Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 122 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 0 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 0 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 701 rental units.
  • Invested $46,516 in the community through Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corp.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $2,419,874 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $2,466,390.

    • Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Community Outreach and Organizing

  •  Tenant Organizing

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Lead Poison Prevention

  •  Renewable Energy Resources

  •  Sustainable Site Planning

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Housing for Elderly

  •  Housing for Homeless


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Kenan BigbyBoard Member  
    Nathan CooperBoard Member  
    Lorraine EvansBoard Member  
    Lisa HaskinsBoard Member  
    Wilena JulianBoard TreasurerResidentArea B-2 Police Station 
    Olin LatimoreBoard Member  
    Ron MajorsBoard MemberNon-Profit InstitutionEllington-Brinsley Neighborhood Association 
    Raphael OkoyeBoard Member  
    Amad OnujioguBoard Chair; Board Vice ChairResidentCodman Square PharmacyMr.
    Jadirah OrtizBoard Member Non-Voting  
    Michael StellaBoard ClerkResident  
    Julie TaylorBoard Member  
    Coleen K WalkerBoard Member  
    Shirley YoungBoard Vice ChairFinancial InstitutionBoston Private Bank & Trust 

    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