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# Charlesview Community

Dedicated to building community in Allston-Brighton for since the 1960s

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- [News Clips](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/?page_id=1223) - THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK: nothing here will ever be displayed on the website. On the website, this page displays of all the Posts with the category "News." (The most recent 5 of these are also displayed on the home page.) To add something to the News Clips page, create a new Post, and give it
- [Charlesview Announces Eighth Year Charitable Fund Recipients](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2015/10/from-charlesview-inc-philanthropy/) - Charlesview, Inc. recently awarded its eighth year of grant awards to local non-profits. The awards were presented earlier this month at an outdoor breakfast to Commonwheels Bicycle Collective, Family Nurturing Centers of Massachusetts, Jewish Family and Children's Services, Franciscan Children's Hospital, Gardner Pilot Academy Adult Education Program, The Kithara Project, FriendshipWorks, The Puppet Showplace, The
- [COVID-19 Community Emergency Response Fund](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2020/05/covid-19-emergency-response-fund/) - Mission The purpose of this fund is to assist individuals and families experiencing emergency needs due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Fund This second fund has been created by the Charlesview, Inc. Board of Directors (“CVI”) to serve as an emergency measure to help individuals and families continue to address emergency basic needs during the
- [Charlesview Youth Benefit from Toy Drive](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2016/12/charlesview-youth-benefit-from-toy-drive/) - Christmas came early to the children at Charlesview when our wonderful State, City and Community Representatives dropped of bags of toys from their annual toy drive. Thank you Representative Mike Moran, Representative Kevin Honan, Office of Neighborhood Services Warren O'Reily, Anabelle Gomes from the BAIA and their elves, Craig, Tim, Daniel and Oscar. We appreciate
- [Charlesview Wins 2015 Urban Land Institute Jack Kemp Award for Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2015/10/charlesview-wins-2015-urban-land-institute-jack-kemp-award-for-excellence-in-affordable-and-workforce-housing/) - BOSTON October 9, 2015 — The Charlesview Residences and The Town Homes at Brighton Mills in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood of Boston, Mass., were selected as recipients of the 2015 Urban Land Institute (ULI) Terwilliger Center for Housing Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award. The award—announced Wednesday Oct. 7 —honors developments that ensure
- [State Representative Honan stops by Community Center to encourage hard work and training to improve job prospects for homeless families.](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2015/06/state-representative-honan-stops-by-to-encourage-hard-work-and-training-for-improved-job-prospects/) - On June 9th, State Representative Kevin Honan (co-Chairman of the Joint Committee on Housing) stopped by Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership’s KEYS workshop at the Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center at Charlesview Residences in Brighton to meet attendees and encourage them in their hard work. The workshop for homeless families placed in hotels in the Allston-Brighton
- [Community Center says "Thank You" to all its volunteers!](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2015/04/community-center-says-thank-you-to-all-its-volunteers/) - On Friday, April 17, the Community Center recognized and thanked all its volunteers for their commitment and outstanding contributions at a reception for volunteers and their families on Friday, April 17. Click Read More to see more photos!
- [Getting in the Holiday Spirit!](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2014/12/getting-in-the-holiday-spirit/) - Children from Charlesview Residences Build Gingerbread Houses with the Boston College PULSE Program Students. A group of twenty-five youth residents from Charlesview Residences – a recently teamed up with students from Boston College to create festive gingerbread houses as part of a special holiday project. The gingerbread workshop was part of an on-going partnership between
- [Charlesview, Inc. Announces New Round of Grants for  Allston-Brighton Nonprofits](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2015/02/charlesview-inc-announces-new-round-of-grants-for-allston-brighton-nonprofits/) - Charlesview, Inc. is pleased to announce its second year of funding from The Rabbi Abraham Halbfinger and Charlesview Charitable Fund. Grants will provide support in four core areas: Education, Health/Nutrition, Housing/Shelter and Workforce/Asset Development.The Fund will give priority to organizations and their projects that are significantly expanding their services, need support in leveraging other resources to
- [Rabbi Abraham Halbfinger and Charlesview Charitable Fund Makes First Round of Grants.](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2014/11/rabbi-abraham-halbfinger-and-charlesview-charitable-fund-makes-first-round-of-grants/) - The new charitable fund established by Charlesview, Inc. last spring awarded $110,000 to five local organizations in a ceremony at the Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center on Wednesday, November 12. Charlesview, Inc., announced its first round of grants – in the amount of $110,000 – to five local organizations that are helping to “improve and
- [Charlesview Residences Gets “2014 Communities of Quality - Outstanding Turnaround of a Troubled Property Award” by the New England Affordable Housing Management Association.](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2014/11/charlesview-residences-gets-2014-communities-of-quality-outstanding-turnaround-of-a-troubled-property-award-by-the-new-england-affordable-housing-management-association/) - The NEAHMA Communities of Quality Awards honor the achievements of affordable housing providers who make an unprecedented contribution to developing outstanding properties for families of modest means. The COQ Awards recognize outstanding property-management companies that demonstrate the highest possible quality of safe, affordable housing for lower-income families at particular sites. Charlesview Residences in managed by Peabody
- [Story about Charlesview Residences in Affordable Housing Finance magazine](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2014/12/story-about-charlesview-residences-land-swap-a-win-win-in-affordable-housing-finance-magazine/) - See story, Land Swap a Win-Win
- [Charlesview Residences featured in national publication, Tax Credit Advisor](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2014/12/charlesview-residences-featured-in-national-publication-tax-credit-advisor/) - See story, A Sweet Deal
- [Charlesview Resident Sony Saintil Receives Scholarship from Brighton Board of Trade](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2014/07/charlesview-resident-sony-saintil-receives-scholarship-from-brighton-board-of-trade/) - Charlesview, Inc. is happy to announce to the community that one of our own – Charlesview resident Sony Saintil, a former YMCA member, now YMCA employee, recently was a recipient of the 2014 Brighton Board of Trade Scholarship. Read more
- [Healthy Cooking Class Program](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2014/03/healthy-cooking-class-program/) - Participate!Charlesview residents and members of the community recently enjoyed a new program – a Healthy Cooking Class – coordinated by the Joseph Smith Health Center as part of its wellness program. Facilitated by Healthy Waltham, the six-week long workshop, which met once a week for three hours, involved an overview of healthy ingredients, how to
- [Stand University for Parents Holds Graduation Ceremony for Parents at Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2014/06/stand-university-for-parents-holds-graduation-ceremony-for-parents-at-josephine-a-fiorentino-community-center/) - On Wednesday, May 28th, Stand University for Parents (Stand UP) -- an 8-week workshop for families focused on becoming more engaged in their children's' education -- held a graduation ceremony for parents in the Allston-Brighton community. The workshop is operated by Stand University, a nonprofit dedicated to enduring that all children, regardless of their
- [Charlesview, Inc. holds grand opening of Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2013/09/charlesview-inc-holds-grand-opening-of-josephine-a-fiorentino-community-center-2/) - Dr. Lawrence F.G. Fiorentino Grand Opening Remarks - July 21, 2013 New England Real Estate Journal, August 2-8, 2013
- [Residents Celebrate Community Center](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2013/01/residents-celebrate-community-center/) - The Harvard Crimson, January 24, 2013.
- [New Community Center at Charlesview Residences Opens it Doors](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2013/08/new-community-center-at-charlesview-residences-opens-it-doors/) - Banker and Tradesman, July 22, 2013
- ["It is community that makes a house a home..."](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2013/08/it-is-community-that-makes-a-house-a-home-2/) - Epoch Times article about new Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center at Charlesview Residences.
- [MLK Day Celebration](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2014/01/mlk-day-celebration/) - More than a hundred residents and community members joined Charlesview, Inc. at the Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center last night to listen to readings, sing, and have refreshments in honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. The evening was kicked off by Rabbi Yonah Berman from Congregation Kadimah-Toras Moshe, Brighton, and Vice Chair
- [Charlesview, Inc. celebrates opening of Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2013/08/charlesview-inc-celebrates-opening-of-josephine-a-fiorentino-community-center/) - See our video of the July 21st celebration!
- [Annual Allston-Brighton Legislators' Breakfast and Awards Ceremony Featured in Harvard Gazette](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2014/05/annual-allston-brighton-legislators-breakfast-and-awards-ceremony-featured-in-harvard-gazette/) - See the Gazette story: Finding their voices: Community Outreach and praise dominate annual Allston-Brighton Legislators' Breakfast And don't miss the photos from the breakfast! Photos from the Breakfast
- [Charlesview Residents Recognized by Mayor Walsh as Fair Housing Poster Contest Winners ](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2014/05/charlesview-residents-recognized-by-mayor-walsh-as-fair-housing-poster-contest-winners/) - See the awards video here! Two young residents of Charlesview recently were recognized by Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as winners of a poster contest sponsored by the City’s Fair Housing Commission. At a special ceremony at Boston City Hall, 14-year-old Winnie Mei and 16-year-old Marco Maurus were among eight other students from Boston schools who
- [Celebrate! Kiyomi Ewing's Birthday](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2014/03/celebrate-kiyomi-ewings-birthday/) - Celebrate! Lena Chor recently held a birthday party for her daughter, Kiyomi Ewing, at the Community Center. See photos of the beautiful decorations and of Kiyomi with some of her friends.
- [Charlesview, Inc. Announces a New Charitable Fund and Grants  for Nonprofit Organizations Working in Allston-Brighton ](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2014/03/charlesview-inc-announces-a-new-charitable-fund-and-grants-for-nonprofit-organizations-working-in-allston-brighton/) - Charlesview, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of a new charitable fund, The Rabbi Abraham Halbfinger and Charlesview Charitable Fund, named in memory of a founding board director. Inspired by the shared values and long-term commitment and collaboration among Charlesview Inc.’s managing congregations − Congregation Kadimah Toras-Moshe, St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church and Brighton
- [Charlesview, Inc. delivers Thanksgiving-day pies to say "thank you" to residents](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2013/12/charlesview-inc-delivers-thanksgiving-day-pies-to-say-thank-you-to-residents-3/) - The management office at Charlesview, Inc. was awash with Thanksgiving-day smells emanating from a table holding piles of pies ready to be distributed to 220 families who currently live at the new Charlesview Residences on Western Avenue. “We liked the idea of supporting Community Servings’ annual fundraiser and, at the same time, saying Happy Thanksgiving to the people who
- [Ginny LaCrow appointed Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center Coordinator](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2014/01/ginny-lacrow-appointed-josephine-a-fiorentino-community-center-coordinator/) - Charlesview, Inc. has announced the appointment of Virginia (Ginny) LaCrow to head up the new Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center in Brighton. Ms. LaCrow comes to the Community Center with a strong background and experience as a program coordinator, career specialist, and job coach. Most recently she served as career specialist and acting manager of
- [Charlesview Residences open for residents ahead of schedule](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2013/08/charlesview-residences-open-for-residents-ahead-of-schedule/) - The Harvard Crimson, June 24, 2013
- [Ribbon-cutting marks redevelopment of 40-year-old Charlesview](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2013/08/ribbon-cutting-marks-redevelopment-of-40-year-old-charlesview/) - The HUDdle Blog - July 2, 2013
- [Residents, officials inaugurate new affordable housing called Charlesview Residences in Brighton](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2013/06/1890/) - Boston Globe, June 22, 2013
- [Charlesview, Inc. Unveils Cornerstone, Jan. 23, 2013](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2013/01/charlesview-inc-unveils-cornerstone-jan-23-2013/) - Cornerstone Unveiling_Jan 23_2013
- [Charlesview Residences: Creating a sustainable urban neighborhood](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/2013/08/charlesview-residences-creating-a-sustainable-urban-neighborhood/) - New England Real Estate Journal, Aug. 23-29, 2013

## Pages

- [Home](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/) - 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,
- [Rabbi Abraham Halbfinger and Charlesview Community Fund](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/charitable-fund/)
- [Charlesview Community Calendar](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/calendar/)
- [Leadership](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/leadership/) - Jo-Ann Barbour is Charlesview, Inc.’s Executive Director. Ms. Barbour, MSW has several decades of casework, supervisory, administrative, and program development experience in the field of human services. She has worked in a number of community-based nonprofit and public sector organizations specializing in community-based services for diverse populations. For the last 35 years, Ms. Barbour has
- [Community Fund Application Process](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/rabbi-abraham-halbfinger-and-charlesview-charitable-fund/) - Grants Calendar and Process: Charlesview, Inc. is pleased to announce its twelfth year of funding from The Rabbi Abraham Halbfinger and Charlesview Community Fund. The Charlesview grants committee awards grants once per year in the late fall. Prospective applicants must begin the process by submitting a Letter of Interest through GMA Foundations' online application portal
- [About Us](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/about-us/) - We are deeply rooted in the Allston-Brighton community. Charlesview, Inc. was formed in 1969 by a consortium of religious organizations to provide quality housing and preserve a close-knit Allston-Brighton neighborhood amid tensions over urban renewal. Five congregations joined together to build an affordable housing development at Barry’s Corner named Charlesview Apartments. Today a vibrant new
- [History](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/history/) - A Boston community faces decimation. Charlesview, Inc. has a deep and rich history. Born out of a turbulent period in Boston’s past, amid tensions over urban renewal, Charlesview, Inc.’s story is one of one of intense community involvement, interfaith cooperation and collaborative public/private partnerships. In 1969, five Allston-Brighton congregations joined together to build an affordable
- [Board](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/board/) - Board members Front row left to right: Lauren Antonelli-Zullo, Etta Anderson, Mary-Helen BlackBack row left to right: Fr. RJ Carr, William Rosenberg, John Cusack, Robert Fox, Rabbi Jason StraussMissing: Lillian Burgess Charlesview, Inc. is governed by a board of directors, currently consisting of the individuals listed below. Board members represent business and community leaders, the
- [Programs](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/programs/) - By partnering with other organizations and resources in the community, the Community Center offers an ever-expanding array of programs, including: arts and crafts workforce and employment training computer instruction English as a Second Language (ESL) after-school homework assistance family nurturing programs for caregivers and parents of infants and toddlers wellness clinics fitness classes (Tai Chi
- [Rental Apartments](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/rental-apartments/) - Contact: Peabody Properties, Inc.123 Antwerp St.Brighton, MA 02135Phone: 617-782-2404Fax: 617-782-5431Email: charlesview@peabodyproperties.com
- [The Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/community-center/)
- [Charlesview Residences](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/charlesview-residences/)
- [Development Overview](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/backgroundoverview/) - The Charlesview Residences broke ground on May 16, 2011. The plan to build 340 units of housing, 15,000 square feet of commercial/retail space, and a 10,000 square-foot community center grew out of a multi-year planning process that resulted in a land swap with Harvard University and a partnership with The Community Builders. A ribbon-cutting ceremony
- [Resources](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/resources/) - Visit the Kithara Website Kithara The Kithara Project is dedicated to improving and transforming the lives of at-risk and underserved young people around the world through the classical guitar. It provides year-round, tuition-free classical guitar education to approximately 130 students at four different sites around the United States and Mexico. Immigrant Voices Podcast Project Sponsored
- [Charlesview Businesses](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/community-businesses/) - Charlesview is pleased to host an array of businesses that create a positive impact on the quality of life in our community. Come and pay a visit. At Ariana, inspiration is created from simple homegrown flavors and traditions of the Afghani meal. Each dish complements the flavors and traditions of Afghanistan with a blend of New England
- [Contact Us](https://charlesviewcommunity.org/contact-us/) - Charlesview Residences and Charlesview, Inc.Jo-Ann Barbour, Executive DirectorCharlesview, Inc.123 Antwerp St.Brighton, MA 01235978-973-7830joannbarbour@charlesviewcommunity.org Josephine A. Fiorentino Community CenterGinny LaCrow, Community Center Coordinator617-699-2883ginnylacrow@charlesviewcommunity.org Charlesview Residences, Rental ApartmentsPeabody Properties123 Antwerp St.Brighton, MA 02135Phone: 617-782-2404Fax: 617-782-5431charlesview@peabodyproperties.com Please fill out this form and we'll get back to you soon!

## Calendars

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