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....
read morePay 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...
read moreA 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...
read moreMeet 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...
read moreAt 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...
read moreApril Edition of the Resident Times
Are you a resident in one of ABCDC’s properties? Check out our April issue of the Resident Times for updates and events coming to the Community Center next month!
read moreMarch 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!
read moreBrian J. Honan Apartments Then vs. Now
Everyone at ABCDC is excited to see the new sign in front of the Brian J. Honan apartments! The installation of this sign got us thinking about how this important site got developed and what it took to create these 50 units of affordable housing. These...
read moreFebruary Homebuying Newsletter
Want more infromation about homeownership in Allston Brighton? Check out our February Homebuying Newsletter for updates on our Homeownership and Counseling programs at the ABCDC!
read moreMarch Resident Newsletter
Are you a resident in one of ABCDC’s properties? Check out our March issue of the Resident Times for updates and events coming to the Community Center next month!
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