After two decades of renting in Boston, Yoelis and Abner dreamed of owning their own home. Most of all, they dreamed of finding that home in a safe, welcoming neighborhood where their growing family could plant roots. Four years ago, frustrated and discouraged by their lack of options in one of the country’s most [...]
Magic seems to follow Harlen wherever he goes. He earned his nickname, “La Magia” (The Magic), because of his skills as a barber, but the enchantment hasn’t stopped there. Today Harlen and his wife, Argentina, own two businesses that have thrived and grown during the pandemic. Before they emigrated from the Dominican Republic in [...]
By the age of 73, everyone’s life has taken a few twists and turns. But COVID-19 has been a twist that too many people are struggling to navigate. For Fabio, it felt like the life in Boston that he had spent decades building was falling apart. After moving from his home country of Costa [...]
Five years ago, Yvette was discouraged. She had a job in Boston, but was commuting from Rhode Island because it was impossible to find an apartment she could afford. Then, amazingly, Yvette and her daughter were selected in a lottery to live at JPNDC’s 75 Amory Avenue Apartments--out of more than 3,000 households who [...]
When Marquita and her husband took over his uncle’s business in 2004, they were eager to get to work growing NHK Electrical Contracting. But after 10 years of hard work, long days, and a variety of marketing efforts, they felt stuck in the same place where they had started. “It was hard to get [...]
As a child, Vicki Gray loved watching how carpenters and other contractors fixed things. “I realized I was handy,” she says. So even after beginning a career in healthcare administration, she harbored the dream of owning her own home repair business. Vicki pursued her dream and started New Chapter Home Improvement, offering commercial and [...]
Have you tried a hot dog topped with pineapple sauce, salad, quail eggs, potato chips, mayonnaise, tomato salsa, and crushed up bacon? These are unique Colombian hot dogs, or perros. Andres’ entrepreneurial journey of opening Perros Paisas, which began in his kitchen, is now headed toward his first restaurant location in East Boston. Andres [...]
Karla came to the U.S. to build a better life for herself and her three sons. She always was looking to learn and grow.Starting with learning English and securing part-time employment, multiple promotions, and now obtaining citizenship, we continue to celebrate Karla’s determination and perseverance. Karla worked hard as an office manager [...]
As the world seemed to pause and doors closed in 2020 due to COVID-19, Eduardo was determined to better his future and make the most out of a very challenging year. The pandemic led to his layoff as a Teacher’s Assistant with Boston Public Schools. A talented musician, Eduardo was also unable to perform. [...]
2020 was a year of struggle and loss for most small businesses. Brian and Trish did something surprising: they opened their business, JP Lock and Security, during the pandemic. Here's how they took on that daunting challenge. Brian and Trish first connected with JPNDC’s Small Business Services team in Fall 2019, when [...]
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC)
31 Germania Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-522-2424
info@JPNDC.org
JPNDC is a 501(c)(3) organization:
Tax ID #04-2652919.
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC)
31 Germania Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-522-2424
info@JPNDC.org
JPNDC is a 501(c)(3) organization:
Tax ID #04-2652919.
