Dedham Savings Community Foundation Awards Grant To Brookline Community Development Corporation
Kyle Francis | Dedham Savings
David Cavell | Brookline Community Development Corporation
Marcella Musto | Dedham Savings
The Dedham Savings Community Foundation has awarded a grant to Brookline Community Development Corporation (BCDC). Grant funds will be used for critical structural repairs at its 154–156 Boylston Street property, including sill, stairwell, and framing repairs. These improvements will allow BCDC to continue its ongoing restoration of the property, intended to enhance residents’ comfort and reduce utility costs, ensuring safety and long-term housing stability for low and moderate-income residents.
ABOUT BROOKLINE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BCDC works to provide people in Brookline with access to safe, affordable, quality housing, especially low‑ and moderate‑income residents. The organization focuses on building strong community partnerships and creating programs that make it easier for people to find and keep good housing, helping improve stability, security, and quality of life. BCDC conducts this mission through advocacy, working closely with local and government partners, and supporting efforts to develop and preserve affordable homes
ABOUT DEDHAM SAVINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Dedham Savings Community Foundation is a privately funded foundation created by Dedham Savings to provide financial support to charitable organizations that serve disadvantaged populations within the Bank’s community reinvestment area. These communities include Dedham, Needham, Norwood, Sharon, South Boston, Walpole, Westwood, and contiguous areas. Typical requests are received from schools, libraries, family service organizations, and non-profit organizations. The Trustees of the Foundation accept grant requests from community organizations and make awards twice per year. Organizations wishing to request funding from the Foundation may apply online at www.dedhamsavings.com/community.
ABOUT DEDHAM SAVINGS
Incorporated in 1831, Dedham Savings is one of the oldest banks in Massachusetts still doing business under its original charter. The Bank delivers technology-driven solutions in a client-centric way to promote the financial success of the individuals, families, businesses, and non-profit organizations in the communities it serves. Dedham Savings manages $2.5 billion in assets through full-service locations in Dedham, Needham, Norwood, Sharon, South Boston, Walpole, and Westwood, Massachusetts. Dedham Savings is Member FDIC, Member DIF, and an Equal Housing Lender.