Resident Coffee Hour (March 11, 2026)
2026-03-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | All Bright Community Center, 1287 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134, United States
*This event is for ABCDC residents only

Budgeting & Saving Workshop (March 11, 2026)
2026-03-11 11:00 - 12:00 | All Bright Community Center, 1287 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134, United States
Build the skills to take charge of your financial future! Join ABCDC and Cambridge Savings Bank for this workshop on budgeting and saving. This workshop is free and open to all but registration is required! Please contact Carmen Pena at pena@allstonbrightoncdc.org with any questions.

Events at the All Bright Community Center/ Eventos en el Centro Comunitario All-Bright

Are you a resident in one of Allston Brighton CDC's properties? Register today for one of the upcoming activities at the All Bright Community Center.Check out the full event calendar here!¿Reside usted en una de las propiedades de Allston Brighton CDC? Regístrese hoy mismo para participar en una de las próximas actividades del Centro Comunitario All Bright.¡Consulta el calendario completo de eventos aquí!

First Name/ Nombre

Last Name/Apellido

Email/ Correo
Electronico

What event are you registering for?/ Para que tipo de evento se estas registrando?Please select...
Weaving Class (February 2nd)
Money Smart (February 9th)
Black History Month Celebration (February 9th)
Self-Care/ Game Night (February 17th)
Movie/Game Night (February 18th)
Smoothie Party (March 2nd)
Canvas Painting (March 3rd)
Job Interview Workshop (March 4th)
Budgeting and Saving Workshop (March 11th)
Managing a Checking Account Workshop (March 18th)
Fire Safety Workshop (March 23rd)
Credit Workshop (March 25th)
Understanding Fraud (April 1st)

What building do you live in?/En que edificio vive? Please select...
Ashford Street
Brian J. Honan Apartments
Brighton Allston Apartments
Carol Avenue Apartments
Commonwealth Apartments
Glenville Apartments
Hano Homes
Long Glen Rental II
Ray Dooley Apartments
The William (Bill) E. McGonagle Recovery House
Warren Hall

How many
people are attending? Please include yourself/ Cuantas personas saran
partcipando en el evento? Por favor de incluirse usted mismo Please select...
1
2
3
4
5+

Contact Information

Smoothie Party (March 16, 2025)
2026-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 | All Bright Community Center, 1287 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134, United States
*This event is for ABCDC residents only

Events at the All Bright Community Center/ Eventos en el Centro Comunitario All-Bright

Are you a resident in one of Allston Brighton CDC's properties? Register today for one of the upcoming activities at the All Bright Community Center.Check out the full event calendar here!¿Reside usted en una de las propiedades de Allston Brighton CDC? Regístrese hoy mismo para participar en una de las próximas actividades del Centro Comunitario All Bright.¡Consulta el calendario completo de eventos aquí!

First Name/ Nombre

Last Name/Apellido

Email/ Correo
Electronico

What event are you registering for?/ Para que tipo de evento se estas registrando?Please select...
Weaving Class (February 2nd)
Money Smart (February 9th)
Black History Month Celebration (February 9th)
Self-Care/ Game Night (February 17th)
Movie/Game Night (February 18th)
Smoothie Party (March 2nd)
Canvas Painting (March 3rd)
Job Interview Workshop (March 4th)
Budgeting and Saving Workshop (March 11th)
Managing a Checking Account Workshop (March 18th)
Fire Safety Workshop (March 23rd)
Credit Workshop (March 25th)
Understanding Fraud (April 1st)

What building do you live in?/En que edificio vive? Please select...
Ashford Street
Brian J. Honan Apartments
Brighton Allston Apartments
Carol Avenue Apartments
Commonwealth Apartments
Glenville Apartments
Hano Homes
Long Glen Rental II
Ray Dooley Apartments
The William (Bill) E. McGonagle Recovery House
Warren Hall

How many
people are attending? Please include yourself/ Cuantas personas saran
partcipando en el evento? Por favor de incluirse usted mismo Please select...
1
2
3
4
5+

Contact Information

Resident Coffee Hour (March 18, 2026)
2026-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 | All Bright Community Center, 1287 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134, United States

Managing a Checking Account (March 18, 2026)
2026-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 | All Bright Community Center, 1287 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134, United States
Build the skills to take charge of your financial future! Join ABCDC and Cambridge Savings Bank for this workshop on how to manage a checking account. This workshop is free and open to all but registration is required! Please contact Carmen Pena at pena@allstonbrightoncdc.org with any questions.

Events at the All Bright Community Center/ Eventos en el Centro Comunitario All-Bright

Are you a resident in one of Allston Brighton CDC's properties? Register today for one of the upcoming activities at the All Bright Community Center.Check out the full event calendar here!¿Reside usted en una de las propiedades de Allston Brighton CDC? Regístrese hoy mismo para participar en una de las próximas actividades del Centro Comunitario All Bright.¡Consulta el calendario completo de eventos aquí!

First Name/ Nombre

Last Name/Apellido

Email/ Correo
Electronico

What event are you registering for?/ Para que tipo de evento se estas registrando?Please select...
Weaving Class (February 2nd)
Money Smart (February 9th)
Black History Month Celebration (February 9th)
Self-Care/ Game Night (February 17th)
Movie/Game Night (February 18th)
Smoothie Party (March 2nd)
Canvas Painting (March 3rd)
Job Interview Workshop (March 4th)
Budgeting and Saving Workshop (March 11th)
Managing a Checking Account Workshop (March 18th)
Fire Safety Workshop (March 23rd)
Credit Workshop (March 25th)
Understanding Fraud (April 1st)

What building do you live in?/En que edificio vive? Please select...
Ashford Street
Brian J. Honan Apartments
Brighton Allston Apartments
Carol Avenue Apartments
Commonwealth Apartments
Glenville Apartments
Hano Homes
Long Glen Rental II
Ray Dooley Apartments
The William (Bill) E. McGonagle Recovery House
Warren Hall

How many
people are attending? Please include yourself/ Cuantas personas saran
partcipando en el evento? Por favor de incluirse usted mismo Please select...
1
2
3
4
5+

Contact Information

Fire Safety Presentation (March 23, 2026)
2026-03-23 11:00 - 12:00 | All Bright Community Center, 1287 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134, United States
Events at the All Bright Community Center/ Eventos en el Centro Comunitario All-Bright

Are you a resident in one of Allston Brighton CDC's properties? Register today for one of the upcoming activities at the All Bright Community Center.Check out the full event calendar here!¿Reside usted en una de las propiedades de Allston Brighton CDC? Regístrese hoy mismo para participar en una de las próximas actividades del Centro Comunitario All Bright.¡Consulta el calendario completo de eventos aquí!

First Name/ Nombre

Last Name/Apellido

Email/ Correo
Electronico

What event are you registering for?/ Para que tipo de evento se estas registrando?Please select...
Weaving Class (February 2nd)
Money Smart (February 9th)
Black History Month Celebration (February 9th)
Self-Care/ Game Night (February 17th)
Movie/Game Night (February 18th)
Smoothie Party (March 2nd)
Canvas Painting (March 3rd)
Job Interview Workshop (March 4th)
Budgeting and Saving Workshop (March 11th)
Managing a Checking Account Workshop (March 18th)
Fire Safety Workshop (March 23rd)
Credit Workshop (March 25th)
Understanding Fraud (April 1st)

What building do you live in?/En que edificio vive? Please select...
Ashford Street
Brian J. Honan Apartments
Brighton Allston Apartments
Carol Avenue Apartments
Commonwealth Apartments
Glenville Apartments
Hano Homes
Long Glen Rental II
Ray Dooley Apartments
The William (Bill) E. McGonagle Recovery House
Warren Hall

How many
people are attending? Please include yourself/ Cuantas personas saran
partcipando en el evento? Por favor de incluirse usted mismo Please select...
1
2
3
4
5+

Contact Information

Smoothie Party (March 23, 2026)
2026-03-23 14:00 - 15:00 | All Bright Community Center, 1287 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134, United States

Late March 2026 Homebuying 101 (BHC & Virtual)
2026-03-24 17:00 - 20:00 | MA
Allston Brighton CDC is partnering with the Boston Home Center to host a virtual Homebuying 101 class on the following dates:
Tuesday, March 24th @ 5-8PM
Wednesday, March 25th @ 5-8PM
Thursday, March 26th @ 5-8PM
Each class will be held on Zoom.
Funding for these services is provided by the City of Boston through its Department of Neighborhood Development, Michelle Wu, Mayor, Sheila A. Dillon, Chief and Director. Classes designated as Boston Home Center are classes targeted towards City of Boston residents, although anyone can register for these classes. They will include presentations and information regarding Boston-specific homebuying programs, in addition to the standard content presented in every Homebuying 101 class. Fees for Boston Home Center classes are $30 per person or $45 per couple.
Homebuying 101 is a 9-hour course, covered over 3 sessions. Topics covered include:

Budgeting, Savings & Credit
Obtaining a Mortgage
Housing Search
The Legal Aspects of Buying a Home
Home Inspection
Home Insurance
Down Payment Assistance Programs

Graduates of this course receive a certificate that grants access to down payment assistance, Mass Housing Partnership’s ONE Mortgage, MassHousing mortgages, HUD mortgages, home ownership lotteries, and lender first time homebuyer mortgages. The certificate is accepted statewide for first time homebuyer education and is valid for 2 years with an option to renew for an additional year.
You must attend all three sessions in order to receive your certificate of completion. By taking this class, you also have access to unlimited one-on-one pre-purchase counseling sessions at Allston Brighton CDC to assist you through your personal homebuying experience.

Allston
Brighton Community Development Corporation (ABCDC) is a HUD-approved, nonprofit housing
counseling agency. ABCDC offers financial and educational resources which enable
low- and moderate-income people from Allston Brighton, Greater Boston and
beyond to purchase homes. The Homeownership & Counseling Programs have a Seal
of Approval from CHAPA’s Homeownership Collaborative, a collaboration of
non-profit homebuyer counseling agencies, lending institutions, real estate
professionals, government officials, and other key players in the homeownership
industry in Massachusetts.

Homebuying
101 is a 9+ hour course that covers the entire home buying process from
beginning to end. The course provides a valuable educational opportunity for
participants to learn about the homebuying process and the financial and legal
responsibilities associated with owning a home. Participants receive expert
advice on the things you need to know from trusted real estate professionals as
we take you through each step of the process. HB101 equips graduates with
knowledge and resources to make informed choices about an important life
decision. Graduates will have an idea of which documents to get ready and will
know what to expect during the mortgage application and closing process.
Graduates will also gain access to municipal down payment assistance programs
and first-time homebuyer loan products offered by Massachusetts Housing
Partnership, MassHousing, and many others, if eligible. Allston Brighton CDC does not offer refunds for Homebuying 101.

Which class are you registering for?Please select...
March 24, 25, 26
April 21, 23, 28

Your Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Street Number (eg 36)

Street Name (eg Main Street)

Unit/Apartment

Check that your street address looks right:

City

State

ZIP

Phone

Email

Demographic Information

Date of Birth
MM/DD/YYYY

GenderPlease select...
Male
Female
Other
Prefer Not To Say

RacePlease select...
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African-American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Other Multiple Race
Prefer Not to Say

EthnicityPlease select...
Hispanic
Not Hispanic
Prefer Not to Say

Primary LanguagePlease select...
English
Spanish
Arabic
Bosnian
Chinese
Creole
French
Italian
Japanese
Maay Maay
Khmer
Nepali
Portuguese
Somali
Tagalog
Urdu
Vietnamese
Other

Are you proficient in English?Please select...
Yes
No

Marital StatusPlease select...
Single
Married
Separated
Divorced
Widowed
Prefer not to say

Household RolePlease select...
Head of Household
Spouse/Partner
Child Dependent
Adult Dependent
Other

Have you owned a home or had your name on a mortgage or property deed in the past three years? Please select...
Yes
No

Are you a first-generation homebuyer? (Your parents/guardians did not own a home in the US or they lost it in foreclosure)Please select...
Yes
No

Are you disabled?Please select...
Yes
No

Are you a veteran?Please select...
Yes
No

EducationPlease select...
Less Than High School
High School Diploma
GED
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree

Do you have student loan debt?Please select...
Yes
No

How much student loan debt?Please select...
<$24,999
$25,000 – $49,999
$50,000 – $74,999
$75,000 – $99,999
>$100,000
N/A

What is your gross annual income?
$

For purposes of this registration, a household
is simply one or more individuals who will purchase a home together. Members of
the household do not need to be related by blood, marriage or in any other
legal capacity.

Household Information

Do you live in a rural area?Please select...
No
Yes

Household TypePlease select...
Single Adult
Female-Single Parent
Male-Single Parent
Married with Children
Married without Children
Two or More Related Adults
Two or More Unrelated Adults

Number of adults in your household

Number of children in your household

Household Budget

Gross Annual Household Income
$

Current Monthly Rent
$

Amount Saved for Down Payment
$

What type of property do you plan to buy? (Select all that apply)CondoSingle FamilyTwo FamilyMultifamily

Where do you plan to buy? (choose all that apply)Greater BostonMerrimack ValleyNorth Shore South ShoreCape Cod & the IslandsCentral MassachusettsPioneer Valley/Western Massachusetts

Where are you in the homebuying process? (select all that apply)Just started the processWill buy in 2 yearsWill buy in 3-5 yearsBuilding my savingsReviewing credit reportRepair/correct creditReducing debtHave pre-qualificationHave pre-approvalLooking at propertiesMade an offerOffer acceptedHad home inspectionSigned P&SApplied for mortgageApplied for Affordable homeownership

How did you hear about this class?Please select...
Real Estate Agent
City of Boston
Lender
Flyer
Friend/Family
Internet search
CHAPA Website
Social Media
Other

Will anyone else attend this class with you?Please select...
Yes
No

Add A Second Attendee

First Name

Last Name

Street Number (eg 36)

Street Name (eg Main Street)

Unit/Apartment

Check that this person's street address looks right:

City

State

ZIP

Phone

Email

Additional Attendee Demographic Information

Date of Birth
MM/DD/YYYY

GenderPlease select...
Male
Female
Other
Prefer Not To Say

RacePlease select...
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African-American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Other Multiple Race
Prefer Not to Say

EthnicityPlease select...
Hispanic
Not Hispanic
Prefer Not to Say

Primary LanguagePlease select...
English
Spanish
Arabic
Bosnian
Chinese
Creole
French
Italian
Japanese
Maay Maay
Khmer
Nepali
Portuguese
Somali
Tagalog
Urdu
Vietnamese
Other

Is this person proficient in English?Please select...
Yes
No

Marital StatusPlease select...
Single
Married
Separated
Divorced
Widowed
Prefer not to say

Household RolePlease select...
Head of Household
Spouse/Partner
Child Dependent
Adult Dependent
Other

Has this person owned a home or had their name on a mortgage or property deed in the past three years? Please select...
Yes
No

Is this person the first member of their family to buy a home in the US?Please select...
Yes
No

Is this person disabled?Please select...
Yes
No

Is this person a veteran?Please select...
Yes
No

EducationPlease select...
Less Than High School
High School Diploma
GED
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree

Does this person have student loan debt?Please select...
Yes
No

How much student loan debt?Please select...
<$24,999
$25,000 – $49,999
$50,000 – $74,999
$75,000 – $99,999
>$100,000
N/A

What is this person's gross annual income?
$

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Payment

Total Amount $

NOTE: This form is set up to charge $30 for the first participant and $15 for the second participant

Allston Brighton CDC is not offering refunds for Homebuying 101. The Homeownership and Counseling team can transfer your registration to a different class at your request.

Payment Information

Name on Card

Card Number

MM

YY

Code

Billing Email

You must attend all scheduled sessions to receive your
certificate of completion. If you cannot attend the class you may transfer your
registration to any future HB101 class, but we do not offer refunds. Please double-check your email address for accuracy and look for an auto-generated confirmation email that could end up in your spam/junk folder.

Contact Information

Allston Brighton CDC (ABCDC) reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by ABCDC without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. ABCDC may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used, or contracted by ABCDC. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed/videotaped subject, parent, or legal guardian. A person attending an ABCDC event who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to the event organizers or contact ABCDC directly.

Resident Coffee Hour (March 25, 2026)
2026-03-25 11:00 - 12:00 | All Bright Community Center, 1287 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134, United States

Credit Workshop (March 25, 2026)
2026-03-25 11:00 - 12:00 | All Bright Community Center, 1287 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134, United States
Build the skills to take charge of your financial future! Join ABCDC and Cambridge Savings Bank for this workshop on understanding credit. This workshop is free and open to all but registration is required! Please contact Carmen Pena at pena@allstonbrightoncdc.org with any questions.

Events at the All Bright Community Center/ Eventos en el Centro Comunitario All-Bright

Are you a resident in one of Allston Brighton CDC's properties? Register today for one of the upcoming activities at the All Bright Community Center.Check out the full event calendar here!¿Reside usted en una de las propiedades de Allston Brighton CDC? Regístrese hoy mismo para participar en una de las próximas actividades del Centro Comunitario All Bright.¡Consulta el calendario completo de eventos aquí!

First Name/ Nombre

Last Name/Apellido

Email/ Correo
Electronico

What event are you registering for?/ Para que tipo de evento se estas registrando?Please select...
Weaving Class (February 2nd)
Money Smart (February 9th)
Black History Month Celebration (February 9th)
Self-Care/ Game Night (February 17th)
Movie/Game Night (February 18th)
Smoothie Party (March 2nd)
Canvas Painting (March 3rd)
Job Interview Workshop (March 4th)
Budgeting and Saving Workshop (March 11th)
Managing a Checking Account Workshop (March 18th)
Fire Safety Workshop (March 23rd)
Credit Workshop (March 25th)
Understanding Fraud (April 1st)

What building do you live in?/En que edificio vive? Please select...
Ashford Street
Brian J. Honan Apartments
Brighton Allston Apartments
Carol Avenue Apartments
Commonwealth Apartments
Glenville Apartments
Hano Homes
Long Glen Rental II
Ray Dooley Apartments
The William (Bill) E. McGonagle Recovery House
Warren Hall

How many
people are attending? Please include yourself/ Cuantas personas saran
partcipando en el evento? Por favor de incluirse usted mismo Please select...
1
2
3
4
5+

Contact Information

Career & Scholarship Fair (March 28th)
2026-03-28 13:30 - 16:00 | Brighton Marine Health Center, 77 Warren Street, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Join us on March 28th for a free Scholarship & Career Fair! High school students will have the opportunity to learn about scholarship options and chat with professionals in different fields to learn about different career options. We will also help students apply for local and state-wide scholarships!
Learn more and sign up today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJr5cXbmsekDT0RPOZeYfYVkaQL17VMBMGI2n2Tli_eIP5pg/viewform
WHEN: Saturday, March 28th from 1:30- 4pm
WHERE: Brighton Marine
77 Warren St
3rd Floor Conference Room

Understanding Fraud (April 1, 2026)
2026-04-01 11:00 - 12:00 | All Bright Community Center, 1287 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134, United States
Build the skills to take charge of your financial future! Join ABCDC and Cambridge Savings Bank for this workshop on protecting yourself from fraud. This workshop is free and open to all but registration is required! Please contact Carmen Pena at pena@allstonbrightoncdc.org with any questions.

Events at the All Bright Community Center/ Eventos en el Centro Comunitario All-Bright

Are you a resident in one of Allston Brighton CDC's properties? Register today for one of the upcoming activities at the All Bright Community Center.Check out the full event calendar here!¿Reside usted en una de las propiedades de Allston Brighton CDC? Regístrese hoy mismo para participar en una de las próximas actividades del Centro Comunitario All Bright.¡Consulta el calendario completo de eventos aquí!

First Name/ Nombre

Last Name/Apellido

Email/ Correo
Electronico

What event are you registering for?/ Para que tipo de evento se estas registrando?Please select...
Weaving Class (February 2nd)
Money Smart (February 9th)
Black History Month Celebration (February 9th)
Self-Care/ Game Night (February 17th)
Movie/Game Night (February 18th)
Smoothie Party (March 2nd)
Canvas Painting (March 3rd)
Job Interview Workshop (March 4th)
Budgeting and Saving Workshop (March 11th)
Managing a Checking Account Workshop (March 18th)
Fire Safety Workshop (March 23rd)
Credit Workshop (March 25th)
Understanding Fraud (April 1st)

What building do you live in?/En que edificio vive? Please select...
Ashford Street
Brian J. Honan Apartments
Brighton Allston Apartments
Carol Avenue Apartments
Commonwealth Apartments
Glenville Apartments
Hano Homes
Long Glen Rental II
Ray Dooley Apartments
The William (Bill) E. McGonagle Recovery House
Warren Hall

How many
people are attending? Please include yourself/ Cuantas personas saran
partcipando en el evento? Por favor de incluirse usted mismo Please select...
1
2
3
4
5+

Contact Information

Youth Field Day (April 19th)
2026-04-19 11:00 - 16:00 | MA
SAVE THE DATE: April 19- Youth Field Day at McKinney Park
Free games and activities for kids/teens 7-18.
Sunday April 19th 11 AM – 4 PM
RAIN DATE: Sunday April 26th 11 AM – 4 PM

April 2026 Homebuying 101 (BHC & Virtual)
2026-04-21 17:00 - 20:00 | MA
Allston Brighton CDC is partnering with the Boston Home Center to host a virtual Homebuying 101 class on the following dates:
Tuesday, April 21st @ 5-8PM
Thursday, April 23rd @ 5-8PM
Tuesday, April 28th @ 5-8PM
Each class will take place over Zoom.
Funding for these services is provided by the City of Boston through its Department of Neighborhood Development, Michelle Wu, Mayor, Sheila A. Dillon, Chief and Director. Classes designated as Boston Home Center are classes targeted towards City of Boston residents, although anyone can register for these classes. They will include presentations and information regarding Boston-specific homebuying programs, in addition to the standard content presented in every Homebuying 101 class. Fees for Boston Home Center classes are $30 per person or $45 per couple.
Homebuying 101 is a 9-hour course, covered over 3 sessions. Topics covered include:

Budgeting, Savings & Credit
Obtaining a Mortgage
Housing Search
The Legal Aspects of Buying a Home
Home Inspection
Home Insurance
Down Payment Assistance Programs

Graduates of this course receive a certificate that grants access to down payment assistance, Mass Housing Partnership’s ONE Mortgage, MassHousing mortgages, HUD mortgages, home ownership lotteries, and lender first time homebuyer mortgages. The certificate is accepted statewide for first time homebuyer education and is valid for 2 years with an option to renew for an additional year.
You must attend all three sessions in order to receive your certificate of completion. By taking this class, you also have access to unlimited one-on-one pre-purchase counseling sessions at Allston Brighton CDC to assist you through your personal homebuying experience.

Allston
Brighton Community Development Corporation (ABCDC) is a HUD-approved, nonprofit housing
counseling agency. ABCDC offers financial and educational resources which enable
low- and moderate-income people from Allston Brighton, Greater Boston and
beyond to purchase homes. The Homeownership & Counseling Programs have a Seal
of Approval from CHAPA’s Homeownership Collaborative, a collaboration of
non-profit homebuyer counseling agencies, lending institutions, real estate
professionals, government officials, and other key players in the homeownership
industry in Massachusetts.

Homebuying
101 is a 9+ hour course that covers the entire home buying process from
beginning to end. The course provides a valuable educational opportunity for
participants to learn about the homebuying process and the financial and legal
responsibilities associated with owning a home. Participants receive expert
advice on the things you need to know from trusted real estate professionals as
we take you through each step of the process. HB101 equips graduates with
knowledge and resources to make informed choices about an important life
decision. Graduates will have an idea of which documents to get ready and will
know what to expect during the mortgage application and closing process.
Graduates will also gain access to municipal down payment assistance programs
and first-time homebuyer loan products offered by Massachusetts Housing
Partnership, MassHousing, and many others, if eligible. Allston Brighton CDC does not offer refunds for Homebuying 101.

Which class are you registering for?Please select...
March 24, 25, 26
April 21, 23, 28

Your Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Street Number (eg 36)

Street Name (eg Main Street)

Unit/Apartment

Check that your street address looks right:

City

State

ZIP

Phone

Email

Demographic Information

Date of Birth
MM/DD/YYYY

GenderPlease select...
Male
Female
Other
Prefer Not To Say

RacePlease select...
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African-American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Other Multiple Race
Prefer Not to Say

EthnicityPlease select...
Hispanic
Not Hispanic
Prefer Not to Say

Primary LanguagePlease select...
English
Spanish
Arabic
Bosnian
Chinese
Creole
French
Italian
Japanese
Maay Maay
Khmer
Nepali
Portuguese
Somali
Tagalog
Urdu
Vietnamese
Other

Are you proficient in English?Please select...
Yes
No

Marital StatusPlease select...
Single
Married
Separated
Divorced
Widowed
Prefer not to say

Household RolePlease select...
Head of Household
Spouse/Partner
Child Dependent
Adult Dependent
Other

Have you owned a home or had your name on a mortgage or property deed in the past three years? Please select...
Yes
No

Are you a first-generation homebuyer? (Your parents/guardians did not own a home in the US or they lost it in foreclosure)Please select...
Yes
No

Are you disabled?Please select...
Yes
No

Are you a veteran?Please select...
Yes
No

EducationPlease select...
Less Than High School
High School Diploma
GED
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree

Do you have student loan debt?Please select...
Yes
No

How much student loan debt?Please select...
<$24,999
$25,000 – $49,999
$50,000 – $74,999
$75,000 – $99,999
>$100,000
N/A

What is your gross annual income?
$

For purposes of this registration, a household
is simply one or more individuals who will purchase a home together. Members of
the household do not need to be related by blood, marriage or in any other
legal capacity.

Household Information

Do you live in a rural area?Please select...
No
Yes

Household TypePlease select...
Single Adult
Female-Single Parent
Male-Single Parent
Married with Children
Married without Children
Two or More Related Adults
Two or More Unrelated Adults

Number of adults in your household

Number of children in your household

Household Budget

Gross Annual Household Income
$

Current Monthly Rent
$

Amount Saved for Down Payment
$

What type of property do you plan to buy? (Select all that apply)CondoSingle FamilyTwo FamilyMultifamily

Where do you plan to buy? (choose all that apply)Greater BostonMerrimack ValleyNorth Shore South ShoreCape Cod & the IslandsCentral MassachusettsPioneer Valley/Western Massachusetts

Where are you in the homebuying process? (select all that apply)Just started the processWill buy in 2 yearsWill buy in 3-5 yearsBuilding my savingsReviewing credit reportRepair/correct creditReducing debtHave pre-qualificationHave pre-approvalLooking at propertiesMade an offerOffer acceptedHad home inspectionSigned P&SApplied for mortgageApplied for Affordable homeownership

How did you hear about this class?Please select...
Real Estate Agent
City of Boston
Lender
Flyer
Friend/Family
Internet search
CHAPA Website
Social Media
Other

Will anyone else attend this class with you?Please select...
Yes
No

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RacePlease select...
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
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EthnicityPlease select...
Hispanic
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Primary LanguagePlease select...
English
Spanish
Arabic
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French
Italian
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Is this person proficient in English?Please select...
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Marital StatusPlease select...
Single
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Household RolePlease select...
Head of Household
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Other

Has this person owned a home or had their name on a mortgage or property deed in the past three years? Please select...
Yes
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Is this person the first member of their family to buy a home in the US?Please select...
Yes
No

Is this person disabled?Please select...
Yes
No

Is this person a veteran?Please select...
Yes
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EducationPlease select...
Less Than High School
High School Diploma
GED
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Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
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Does this person have student loan debt?Please select...
Yes
No

How much student loan debt?Please select...
<$24,999
$25,000 – $49,999
$50,000 – $74,999
$75,000 – $99,999
>$100,000
N/A

What is this person's gross annual income?
$

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Payment

Total Amount $

NOTE: This form is set up to charge $30 for the first participant and $15 for the second participant

Allston Brighton CDC is not offering refunds for Homebuying 101. The Homeownership and Counseling team can transfer your registration to a different class at your request.

Payment Information

Name on Card

Card Number

MM

YY

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Billing Email

You must attend all scheduled sessions to receive your
certificate of completion. If you cannot attend the class you may transfer your
registration to any future HB101 class, but we do not offer refunds. Please double-check your email address for accuracy and look for an auto-generated confirmation email that could end up in your spam/junk folder.

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Allston Brighton CDC (ABCDC) reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by ABCDC without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. ABCDC may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used, or contracted by ABCDC. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed/videotaped subject, parent, or legal guardian. A person attending an ABCDC event who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to the event organizers or contact ABCDC directly.

May 2026 Homebuying 101 (Virtual)
2026-05-19 17:00 - 20:00 | MA
Allston Brighton CDC is partnering with J.P. Morgan Chase to hold a virtual Homebuying 101 class on the following dates:
Tuesday, May 19th @ 5-8PM
Wednesday, May 20th @ 5-8PM
Thursday, May 21st @ 5-8PM
Each class will be held on Zoom.
Homebuying 101 is a 9-hour course, covered over 3 sessions. Topics covered include:

Budgeting, Savings & Credit
Obtaining a Mortgage
Housing Search
The Legal Aspects of Buying a Home
Home Inspection
Home Insurance
Down Payment Assistance Programs

Graduates of this course receive a certificate that grants access to down payment assistance, Mass Housing Partnership’s ONE Mortgage, MassHousing mortgages, HUD mortgages, home ownership lotteries, and lender first time homebuyer mortgages. The certificate is accepted statewide for first time homebuyer education and is valid for 2 years with an option to renew for 1 additional year.
Registration for the class is $50/person. By registering for the class, you are registering for three (3) sessions. You must attend all three sessions in order to receive your certificate of completion. By taking this class, you also have access to unlimited one-on-one pre-purchase counseling sessions at Allston Brighton CDC to assist you through your personal homebuying experience.

Allston
Brighton Community Development Corporation (ABCDC) is a HUD-approved, nonprofit housing
counseling agency. ABCDC offers financial and educational resources which enable
low- and moderate-income people from Allston Brighton, Greater Boston and
beyond to purchase homes. The Homeownership & Counseling Programs have a Seal
of Approval from CHAPA’s Homeownership Collaborative, a collaboration of
non-profit homebuyer counseling agencies, lending institutions, real estate
professionals, government officials, and other key players in the homeownership
industry in Massachusetts.

Homebuying
101 is a 9+ hour course that covers the entire home buying process from
beginning to end. The course provides a valuable educational opportunity for
participants to learn about the homebuying process and the financial and legal
responsibilities associated with owning a home. Participants receive expert
advice on the things you need to know from trusted real estate professionals as
we take you through each step of the process. HB101 equips graduates with
knowledge and resources to make informed choices about an important life
decision. Graduates will have an idea of which documents to get ready and will
know what to expect during the mortgage application and closing process.
Graduates will also gain access to municipal down payment assistance programs
and first-time homebuyer loan products offered by Massachusetts Housing
Partnership, MassHousing, and many others, if eligible. Allston Brighton CDC does not offer refunds for Homebuying 101.

Which class are you registering for?Please select...
May 19, 20, 21

Your Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Street Number (eg 36)

Street Name (eg Main Street)

Unit/Apartment

Check that your street address looks right:

City

State

ZIP

Phone

Email

Demographic Information

Date of Birth
MM/DD/YYYY

GenderPlease select...
Male
Female
Other
Prefer Not To Say

RacePlease select...
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African-American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Other Multiple Race
Prefer Not to Say

EthnicityPlease select...
Hispanic
Not Hispanic
Prefer Not to Say

Primary LanguagePlease select...
English
Spanish
Arabic
Bosnian
Chinese
Creole
French
Italian
Japanese
Maay Maay
Khmer
Nepali
Portuguese
Somali
Tagalog
Urdu
Vietnamese
Other

Are you proficient in English?Please select...
Yes
No

Marital StatusPlease select...
Single
Married
Separated
Divorced
Widowed
Prefer not to say

Household RolePlease select...
Head of Household
Spouse/Partner
Child Dependent
Adult Dependent
Other

Have you owned a home or had your name on a mortgage or property deed in the past three years? Please select...
Yes
No

Are you a first-generation homebuyer? (Your parents/guardians did not own a home in the US or lost it in foreclosure)Please select...
Yes
No

Are you disabled?Please select...
Yes
No

Are you a veteran?Please select...
Yes
No

EducationPlease select...
Less Than High School
High School Diploma
GED
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree

Do you have student loan debt?Please select...
Yes
No

How much student loan debt?Please select...
<$24,999
$25,000 – $49,999
$50,000 – $74,999
$75,000 – $99,999
>$100,000
N/A

What is your gross annual income?
$

For purposes of this registration, a household
is simply one or more individuals who will purchase a home together. Members of
the household do not need to be related by blood, marriage or in any other
legal capacity.

Household Information

Do you live in a rural area?Please select...
No
Yes

Household TypePlease select...
Single Adult
Female-Single Parent
Male-Single Parent
Married with Children
Married without Children
Two or More Related Adults
Two or More Unrelated Adults

Number of adults in your household

Number of children in your household

Household Budget

Gross Annual Household Income
$

Current Monthly Rent
$

Amount Saved for Down Payment
$

What type of property do you plan to buy? (Select all that apply)CondoSingle FamilyTwo FamilyMultifamily

Where do you plan to buy? (choose all that apply)Greater BostonMerrimack ValleyNorth Shore South ShoreCape Cod & the IslandsCentral MassachusettsPioneer Valley/Western Massachusetts

Where are you in the homebuying process? (select all that apply)Just started the processWill buy in 2 yearsWill buy in 3-5 yearsBuilding my savingsReviewing credit reportRepair/correct creditReducing debtHave pre-qualificationHave pre-approvalLooking at propertiesMade an offerOffer acceptedHad home inspectionSigned P&SApplied for mortgageApplied for Affordable homeownership

How did you hear about this class?Please select...
My Mass Home
City of Boston
Internet search
Lender/Bank
Postcard received Fall/Winter 2024
Friend/Family
Real Estate Agent
Social Media
Flyer
Other
CHAPA

Will anyone else attend this class with you?Please select...
Yes
No

Add A Second Attendee

First Name

Last Name

Street Number (eg 36)

Street Name (eg Main Street)

Unit/Apartment

Check that this person's street address looks right:

City

State

ZIP

Phone

Email

Additional Attendee Demographic Information

Date of Birth
MM/DD/YYYY

GenderPlease select...
Male
Female
Other
Prefer Not To Say

RacePlease select...
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African-American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Other Multiple Race
Prefer Not to Say

EthnicityPlease select...
Hispanic
Not Hispanic
Prefer Not to Say

Primary LanguagePlease select...
English
Spanish
Arabic
Bosnian
Chinese
Creole
French
Italian
Japanese
Maay Maay
Khmer
Nepali
Portuguese
Somali
Tagalog
Urdu
Vietnamese
Other

Is this person proficient in English?Please select...
Yes
No

Marital StatusPlease select...
Single
Married
Separated
Divorced
Widowed
Prefer not to say

Household RolePlease select...
Head of Household
Spouse/Partner
Child Dependent
Adult Dependent
Other

Have you owned a home or had your name on a mortgage or property deed in the past three years? Please select...
Yes
No

Is this person the first member of their family to buy a home in the US?Please select...
Yes
No

Is this person disabled?Please select...
Yes
No

Is this person a veteran?Please select...
Yes
No

EducationPlease select...
Less Than High School
High School Diploma
GED
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree

Does this person have student loan debt?Please select...
Yes
No

How much student loan debt?Please select...
<$24,999
$25,000 – $49,999
$50,000 – $74,999
$75,000 – $99,999
>$100,000
N/A

What is this person's gross annual income?
$

View the Allston Brighton CDC Privacy Policy

By checking this box, I acknowledge that I have read the above conflict of interest and disclosure statement.

Payment

Total Amount $

Allston Brighton CDC is not offering refunds for Homebuying 101. The Homeownership and Counseling team can transfer your registration to a different class at your request.

Payment Information

Name on Card

Card Number

MM

YY

Code

Billing Email

You must attend all scheduled sessions to receive your
certificate of completion. Please double-check your email address for accuracy and look for an auto-generated confirmation email that will probably go to your spam/junk folder. You must move the email from spam to your regular inbox in order to access the email's links.

Contact Information

Allston Brighton CDC (ABCDC) reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by ABCDC without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. ABCDC may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used, or contracted by ABCDC. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed/videotaped subject, parent, or legal guardian. A person attending an ABCDC event who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to the event organizers or contact ABCDC directly.
