Community Organizing

We build strong communities and a more equitable Boston through leadership development, policy, advocacy, and civic education and engagement.

2026 Legislative Priorities

We support legislation and budget priorities that improve the communities we work with. To identify the priorities we support, JPNDC relies on the lived experiences of our residents, clients, community members, and staff, as well as an alignment with our mission and vision under the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporation’s guidance.

Affordable Housing & Homeownership

We advocate for rental assistance, increased affordable housing production, and sustainable homeownership.

Economic Prosperity

We advocate for programs that help our families build assets, careers, and upward mobility.

Micro to Small Businesses

We advocate for programs that help micro and small businesses formalize, stabilize, and grow.

Early Education

We advocate for initiatives that support the work of our childcare providers and promote equitable access to early education.

To learn more about our priorities or get involved with our advocacy, contact us at organizing@jpndc.org

Community Organizing Projects

Advocacy Highlights

The Jackson Square Neighborhood Association (JSNA) is a resident-led association working to strengthen community voice and improve quality of life in the Jackson Square neighborhood of Boston. This initiative stems from the work done over the years with the Jackson Square Lifting Our Voices for Safety (JS LOVS) group and the Living Safely in Jackson Square (LSLS) coalition, in partnership with Children’s Hospital, Tree of Life, the Hyde Square task Force, the Community Healing Response Network, The Community Builders, Urban Edge, and our elected officials. We are actively organizing neighbors, building local leadership, and advancing initiatives focused on safety, youth opportunities, housing education, and neighborhood wellbeing to ensure residents have a strong, united voice in the future of Jackson Square.

Learn more about our events here: @js.lovs on instagram

Community Organizing Board Committee

We meet monthly with members of the JPNDC Board Organizing Committee and community members to hear feedback and recommendations JPNDC can implement within their community organizing initiatives.

MACDC Relationship & Advocacy

We partner with the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC) and the Mel King Institute to provide leadership opportunities to our communities and advocate for community development across the Commonwealth.

Events & Media

2026 Wake Up The Earth

JS LOVS 2026 Peace Walk Planning Sessions

2026 MACDC Lobby Day

2026 Legislative Breakfast