CAN-DO thanks its valued supporters and partners in its efforts to create affordable housing in Newton.
Newton Legislative Delegation
We have had unwavering support from the Newton Legislative delegation, Representatives Ruth Balser, Kay Khan, Peter Koutoujian, and Senator Cynthia Creem.
"The people of Newton value the diversity of our community. There is no group that does more to ensure the continuation of that diversity than CAN-DO. Its tireless advocacy for the creation and preservation of affordable housing in the City makes the organization an extraordinarily valuable part of our community."
- State Representative Ruth B. Balser
"CAN-DO takes on one of the most difficult challenges our community faces - the creation and preservation of affordable housing. Its success in providing homes for families comes from its dedication to its mission, hard work and creativity in finding pathways around obstacles. Those in need of affordable housing are very fortunate to have an advocate as effective as CAN-DO and Newton as a whole is better off with CAN-DO at work in our community."
- State Representative Kay Khan
"As a resident of Newton for much of my life, I understand the strong need for affordable housing. I appreciate and recognize the hard work of CAN-DO to make the cost of living in Newton bearable so that people can continue to live in a safe community, rather than to be forced to move away."
- State Representative Peter Koutoujian
"CAN-DO is the driving force for the creation and maintenance of affordable housing in Newton. I fully support their efforts to utilize local and state resources to preserve and enhance Newton's diversity and quality of life. I am proud to have worked with them to create affordable housing and I hope to continue to partner their endeavors in the future."
- State Senator Cynthia Creem
Newton City Government
CAN-DO has also received invaluable support from the Mayor and the City of Newton.
"I applaud the work of CAN-DO, which has made affordable housing a reality for many families and working people of the City of Newton. Through their diligent efforts, Newton remains an attractive, affordable place to live. This organization has been instrumental in nurturing diversity in our community; and I am proud to support their efforts."
- Newton Mayor David B. Cohen
Partners in Development Projects
Second Step, Inc.
Residents of the Louis H. Garfield House are graduates of the Second Step Program in Newton.
Newton Community Service Centers, Inc. (NCSC)
Mothers and children who participate in the Newton Community Service Centers' Young Parent Program live in transitional housing at "Kayla's House."
Newton Wellesley Weston Committee for Community Living, Inc. (NWW)
The Newton Wellesley Weston Committee for Community Living is
CAN-DO's partner in the Webster Street property in Auburndale, which provides affordable housing for six adults with developmental disabilities. The Committee for Community Living provides staffing and supportive services for the residents.
Newton Community Development Foundation, Inc. (NCDF)
Newton Community Development Foundation, Inc.
425 Watertown Street, #205
Newton, MA 02458
tel: 617-244-4035
Fax: 617-244-2160
website: www.ncdf.com
Newton Housing Authority
The Newton Housing Authority is the allocating agency for Section 8 vouchers. They have committed project-based rental subsidies to support the Louis H. Garfield House, Kayla's House, and the Webster Street house.
Faith Communities
The Eliot Church of Newton
The First Baptist Church in Newton
Grace Episcopal Church
Our Lady Help of Christians
Second Church in Newton
St. John's Episcopal Church
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Temple Beth Avodah
Partners in the Business Community
The Village Bank
AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
Boston Community Capital
Boston Private Bank & Trust Company
Building Material Resource Center
Construction By Design Ltd.
Cranshaw Construction
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston
MassEnvelopePlus
McHale and Company
National Development
H. C. Starck, Inc.
Law Firms/Legal Organizations
Lawyers Clearinghouse for Affordable Housing and Homelessness
Nutter, McClennen & Fish LLP
Brown Rudnick Berlack Israels LLP
Foley Hoag, LLP
Rosenberg, Freedman & Goldstein
Posternak, Blankstein & Lund, LLP
Peter Farrow, Esq.
Foundations
Clippership Foundation
Charlesbank Homes Foundation
