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At Home in Allston Brighton- April Edition

At Home in Allston Brighton- April Edition

April has been a busy month for our Homeownership and Counseling staff! With both Financial Literacy and Fair Housing Month falling in April, there has been a lot of information about how to better educate ourselves on budgeting and how to advocate for...

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Fair Housing Month

Fair Housing Month

April is Fair Housing Month. Allston Brighton CDC wants to help you know your rights, understand what constitutes discrimination, and know how to report it. Fair Housing is the right for everyone to receive equal access to housing and equal treatment...

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May Resident Newsletter

May Resident Newsletter

Are you a resident in one of ABCDC’s properties? Check out our May issue of the Resident Times for updates and events coming to the Community Center next month!

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The 50/20/30 Rule

The 50/20/30 Rule

By: Meghan Monson, Homeownership Programs Coordinator A budget is a great tool for distilling a month’s worth of financial transactions – money earned and money spent – into an organized and tangible instrument used for measuring financial well-being....

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Pay Yourself First

Pay Yourself First

By: Meghan Monson, Homeownership Programs Coordinator  You may have heard the phrase “pay yourself first,” and if you’re like me, you might have been a little confused by it. “Pay yourself first” doesn’t mean give yourself some money to spend before you do anything...

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A Look Back at the Commonwealth Apartments

A Look Back at the Commonwealth Apartments

It’s been over 20 years since ABCDC and tenants worked together to preserve the affordability of the Commonwealth Apartments. In 1997, Allston Brighton CDC and the tenants bought the buildings together, guaranteeing that they would stay affordable for the...

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Meet Our Board: Patricia Núñez-Salas

Meet Our Board: Patricia Núñez-Salas

ABCDC is excited to welcome Patricia Núñez-Salas from the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center to our Board of Directors! We recently talked to her to get her feedback on what it means to be a Board member at the ABCDC. How long have you lived in Allston...

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At Home in Allston Brighton- March Edition

At Home in Allston Brighton- March Edition

Happy Spring! We know homebuying ramps up as the weather gets warmer so ABCDC wants to give you the tools to succeed in your homebuying journey. From Homebuying 101 classes to one-on-one housing counseling, our staff is here to provide first-time...

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March Newsletter

March Newsletter

Do you want updates on what’s happen at the ABCDC? Check out our March Newsletter to hear about our affordable housing work and mark your calendar for upcoming events!

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