We were thrilled to have over 250 people join us for MACDC's Annual Lobby Day at the State House on April 10th. Learn more about our 2025 legislative priorities here.
Below are some of our highlights from the day. Photo credit: Leise Jones.
Representative Manny Cruz, presented with his Community Development Champion Award by Felicia Pierce, CEO of North Shore CDC.
Senator John Keenan, presented with his Community Development Champion Award by Rob Corley, CEO of NeighborWorks Housing Solutions, with Emilio Dorcely, CEO of Urban Edge.
Sandy Maynard of The Neighborhood Developers presenting the Community Development Champion Award in honor of Senator Sal DiDomenico to his staff.
Representative Jay D. Livingstone was presented with a Community Development Champion Award by Suneeth John of Fenway CDC, pictured here with Emilio Dorcely, CEO of Urban Edge.
MACDC Director of Policy Nathanael Shea presenting Legislative Staff Champion Awards to Emerson Gagnon and Madison Colburn.
Representative Sam Montaño spoke on the impact of CDCs and investing in housing and climate.
"The impact of community development organizations is felt across the commonwealth and was especially present in the State House for MACDC advocacy day. It was an honor to have come from the CDC world to then being an advocate for them on beacon hill as a Rep. I’m so proud of the work MACDC is doing to advance and strengthen our communities." --Rep. Montaño.
Representative Andy Vargas spoke on the importance of supporting small businesses and the impact of SBTA.
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