MPDC Introduces New Director of Real Estate: Intiya Ambrogi-Isaza |
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Madison Park Development Corporation is happy to announce its new Director of Real Estate, Intiya Ambrogi-Isaza. Intiya Ambrogi-Isaza is deeply committed to affordable housing development and has worked with various non-profits in the Boston area and Western Massachusetts over the last seven years. Most recently, she was a Senior Development Manager at OppCo, where she produced 77 units of senior housing, a healthcare clinic, and six units of homeownership in addition to organizational work with the Real Estate teams of Nuestra Comunidad and The Neighborhood Developers. Before finding her focus in this field, she worked on public parks in New York City and Chicago and a hotel project in her family's native Colombia. All her work has been guided by a passion for keeping neighborhoods vibrant and accessible to all. She also serves on various civic organizations for the City of Boston and the board of Partakers (a prison education and reentry non-profit). She is also the proud mama of five-month-old Marcelo.
Intiya remarks, "I'm thrilled to be joining Madison Park Development Corporation in its 55th year. There is an incredible legacy of hard work and community activism here. I look forward to partaking in this work to preserve and expand affordable housing in Roxbury and beyond. It's an honor to be here."
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SPARKS FOR ARTS:
Join us VIRTUALLY on Thursday, Nov. 18th for a Night of Celebration!
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Madison Park Development Corporation welcomes you to a festive virtual gala that you can attend from the comfort of your home! Don your favorite gala attire and enjoy celebrating arts & culture, honoring community leaders, viewing the premiere of the MPDC 55th Anniversary Mini-Documentary, and appreciating exciting performances by Roxbury artists.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
at 6:30 pm
2021 Awardees
Inaugural Embracing Promise Award
The Center for Teen Empowerment
Edna V. Bynoe Neighborhood Champion Award
Amarilis Bereguete Familia
2021 Community Catalyst Awardees
Etai Belinky
Senior Community Coordinator, Madison Park Village
Black Market
Kai & Chris Grant
2021 Sparks for Arts Performers
The Fred Woodard Collective (VIP performance)
The Fulani Haynes Jazz Collaborative
StiggityStackz Worldwide
Alondra Bobadilla
TICKETS
General Admission - $100
Includes Zoom link to virtual gala and a curated gift package filled with a $25 gift card to a Roxbury restaurant, & festive gala accessories
purchase tickets by Monday, November 15, 2021 to qualify for gift package!
Seniors & Students - $25
Same perks as general admission!
FREE Admission
Includes Zoom link to the virtual gala and a surprise!
Tickets on sale now!
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MPDC x MAHA: Equitable Homeownership Mayoral Forum Recap |
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On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance (MAHA) and the Madison Park Development Corporation hosted mayoral hopefuls Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu at a virtual forum on making access to homeownership more equitable in Boston. Members of both organizations shared their stories and asked the candidates to commit to the most critical steps the new mayor can take to shrink the city's racial homeownership and wealth gaps.
“We know who is most affected by these crazy rents and home prices. People of color who have been deliberately excluded from homeownership opportunities for generations” said MAHA Board member Acia Adams-Heath. “While those who own their homes are able to provide security and a legacy for their children, people of color are working harder and harder to pay our landlords, while our net worth remains close to ZERO.”
She added, “We want to leave this meeting knowing how much each candidate will use the power of the mayor’s office to Expand the Affordable Housing Pie and implement key parts of our Homeownership Justice Vision”.
Both candidates gave firm commitments in response to some questions and pledged to work closely with MAHA and MPDC to pursue the organizations’ other proposals. View the Scorecard with the specific questions and answers.
The forum was moderated by MAHA’s Incoming Executive Director Symone Crawford and MPDC CEO Leslie Reid.
Said Leslie Reid, “We’re excited about all the commitments both candidates made, and we will be there right after the election to get to work on them. We also appreciate both candidates’ pledge that MAHA and MPDC will be at the table as partners as our additional proposals are researched, and hopefully embraced.”
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#VisionForBostonSeniors Mayoral Forum with
Michelle Wu & Annissa Essaibi-George
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Thank you SO MUCH to Mayoral Candidates Michelle Wu & Annissa Essaibi-George for sharing your #VisionForBostonSeniors with us! On October 27th, 2 Life Communities & Madison Park Development Corporation hosted another Mayoral Forum event with Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi-Goerge about their plans to address housing affordability issues, gaps in generational wealth, connection to services, climate justice, and more. A very special thank you to Rogerson Communities for co-moderating this important forum and 2Life Communities for co-organizing alongside MPDC! We also send our sincerest gratitude to the wonderful sponsor organizations who made this event possible.
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Virtual Meal Prep & Participation Class Hosted by Leslie Stafford |
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MPDC's Meal Preparation & Participation class promotes accessible, healthy food prep and consumption for everyone! In this class, participants learn how to prepare healthy foods without going to the supermarket to shop. MPP classes encourage participants to cook and share some of their amazing healthy recipes with the group. Participants have stated that the MPP classes are informative, fun and that they always encourage mindful eating! This program is intergenerational, from pediatrics to geriatrics, and lots of fun. It’s not too late to join the next class taking place in November 2021.
The next MPP class will be held on Nov. 13th! For more information, please contact Leslie Stafford at lstafford@madison-park.org or via telephone at 617.849.6231.
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The Boston Showstoppers x The Dewitt Center |
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The Boston ShowStoppers kicked off their 8-week skill training and conditioning program for girls in the 3rd-8th grade at the Dewitt Center on October 13th. The mission of the Boston Showstoppers Girls Academic and Athletic Enrichment Program is to develop elite female student-athletes by offering a highly competitive basketball experience that encourages and supports academic excellence while also nurturing a culture of sisterhood, service, and well-being. The Boston Show Stoppers are founded on family-focused principles. They are equally dedicated to providing a superior athletic experience and a well-rounded experience that has a significant impact across an all-encompassing spectrum of developmental outcomes for Boston girls.
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ArBOOretum Sunday Funday Highlights |
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Hibernian Hall collaborated with the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T) this Halloween for the “ArBOOretum Sunday Funday” event at The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard Unversity. Families came dressed in their favorite Halloween outfits for a free family-friendly event of self-guided crafts and activities! Participants also enjoyed the six-stop Bat Wonder Spot exploration around the Arboretum, as well as the audio plays and movement meditations of The Arboretum Experience. MPDC extends a special thanks to the American Repertory Theater & The Arnold Arboretum for hosting this SPOOK-tacular event!
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Outdoor Coffee Hour at
Edna V. Bynoe Park
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Our amazing Resident Services team joined forces with the Dream Program, MPDC’s Community Support Specialist, Tahara Samuel, and our Peer Health Leader, Jeanette Bledsoe, to provide resources, distribute our monthly newsletter, and serve coffee and bakery items to our residents.
MPDC sends a huge shout-out and thank-you to those that volunteered for this spectacular event for our residents at Orchard Garden Estates!
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Senior Night Out with Orchard Garden Estates! |
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On Friday, October 1, 2021, MPDC hosted a Senior Night Out for Orchard Garden Estates' senior residents! They enjoyed a fun-filled night outdoors with a live DJ, entertainment, raffles, food, a dance contest, and a ton of laughter! We thank all the residents that came out as well as our community partners Tahara Samuels (MPDC), Chavella Lee-Pacheco (MPDC), and Lee Holloway (SSS).
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MPDC's Mental Health Reminder |
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MPDC's Community Support Team shares a Mental Health Reminder for October! Prioritizing mental health is not only important but necessary. As you navigate day-to-day responsibilities, MPDC is here to remind you to practice mindfulness, self-care, and self-love! Please be sure to follow along with MPDC's new mental health social media pages on Instagram and Facebook! They'll be sharing mental health tips, tricks, check-ins, and skills throughout the year.
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Thank you to our October 2021
Newsletter Contributors!
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Arianna Guiseppone
Arlene Baldwin
Justina Thompson
Kelly Ransom
Leslie Reid
Leslie Stafford
Meghan Higgins
Xiomara Alicea
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MPDC's November Food Pantry |
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WHERE: The Dewitt Center
122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury, MA, 02120
WHEN: Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month from 11 AM to 1 PM (for this month, Nov. 6th and Nov. 20th)
The Dewitt Center and the Islamic Multi-Service Organization (IMSO) are hosting their monthly food pantry on Nov. 6th and Nov. 20th. Canned goods, fruit, pasta, spaghetti, and more will be available for pickup! Supplies are limited, mask-wearing and social distancing will be observed.
For more information, please contact IMSO at myimso@yahoo.com or via telephone at 617.442.2805.
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Dress for Success Boston: Annual Sale |
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WHERE: The Dewitt Center
122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury, MA, 02120
WHEN: November 12th, 2021, 5:30 PM - 8 PM (Private event)
November 13th, 10 AM - 2 PM (Open to the public)
The Dewitt Center has partnered with Dress for Success Boston for their annual Dress for Success sale! For a limited time, shop fashionable brands and pieces that are guaranteed to be perfect for any occasion, all at an affordable price.
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Mental Health Youth Forum Event |
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WHERE: On Zoom
WHEN: November 5th, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
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