Dedham Savings Community Foundation Supports Southwest Boston Community Development Corporation
Shekora Saint | Southwest Boston CDC
Mary Celeste Brown | Southwest Boston CDC
The Dedham Savings Community Foundation has provided a grant to Southwest Boston Community Development Corporation (SWBCDC). Grant funds will be used to make improvements to SWBCDC properties, including new appliances, new boilers, and similar improvements that create safe, comfortable and affordable housing for occupants, who are low to moderate income families, elderly residents and minorities.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST BOSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Southwest Boston Community Development Corporation works with partners to build and sustain a thriving, economically diverse community in Hyde Park, Roslindale and parts of Mattapan. Their mission is to create and preserve affordable housing and prevent displacement of low- and moderate-income families and elderly residents.
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 $2.4 billion in assets through full-service locations and loan offices in Dedham, Needham, Norwood, Sharon, South Boston, Walpole, and Westwood, Massachusetts. Dedham Savings is Member FDIC, Member DIF, and an Equal Housing Lender.