Welcome to Charlesview, Inc.
Dedicated to building community in Allston-Brighton for since the 1960s
PURPOSE
Building on our more than 50 years of support to the residents of this community, Charlesview is committed to using our experience, knowledge and resources to advocate and contribute to improving the lives of our fellow residents, both individuals and families, in Allston Brighton. We strongly believe that quality affordable housing and access to critical resources for the health and wellbeing of this community is a necessity, and Charlesview will invest both resources and capital to continue helping to build a stable, healthy and equitable community.
MISSION
Charlesview, Inc.’s mission is to advance the well-being of individuals and families and to promote the diversity and vibrancy of the Allston-Brighton community. We do this by:
- Providing healthy, affordable homes.
- Advocating with others for housing that is affordable for all.
- Providing accessible and welcoming spaces for community members.
- Funding community-based programs that address critical needs and offer innovative programming.
- Strengthening and supporting Allston/Brighton non-profit providers through innovative philanthropy.
- Working with community partners to assess and respond to emerging and changing needs; and engaging in strategic community leadership initiatives.
VALUES AND COMMITMENTS
- We are committed to using our resources in support of residents and other community members and their aspirations
- We recognize the importance of partnership and collective effort in contributing to community stability
- We adjust our efforts to respond to changing conditions and the priorities of our residents and partners
- We listen and learn to get better and do better in all of our efforts
- We are guided by the historical legacy of our founding institutions