ALLSTON BRIGHTON COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

LEARN ABOUT ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT FROM THE EXPERTS

Since 1980, Allston Brighton CDC has led initiatives that create and preserve affordable homes, foster community leadership, and provide first-time homebuyers with the tools and resources to reach their goals.

The CDC’s current work includes providing and protecting affordable housing, developing community leaders, building family economic self-sufficiency, and fostering community cohesion.

RENTAL COUNSELING WORKSHOP

Recorded on October 7, 2020

Curious about rental assistance programs? Just moved to Massachusetts and got stuck with a negligent landlord? In this FREE workshop, Allston Brighton CDC will cover everything from fair housing laws, to the ins and outs of tenant rights and responsibilities, to Massachusetts rental assistance programs that are available.

PERSONAL FINANCE 101

Recorded on October 14, 2020

If you’ve never budgeted before, have an ongoing struggle with budgeting, this workshop was made for you. Join Allston Brighton CDC for a FREE comprehensive walkthrough of needs vs wants, setting savings goals, and repairing/building credit. By the end of this workshop, you’ll be empowered to calculate and maximize your income!

INTRO TO HOMEBUYING

Recorded on October 24, 2020

Let’s get started on the road to homeownership! All are welcome to this FREE introductory workshop — whether you’re actively seeking to buy a home or you’re just curious about the steps of the homebuying process. Allston Brighton CDC will cover this and more, including: the pros and cons of homeownership, budgeting for a home, anatomy of a mortgage payment, affordable opportunities, Massachusetts loan programs and down payment assistance, and much more!