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06.11.2020

On BNN News: New Fund Aiding Community Contractors

Katrina Conrad, Workforce Diversity Project Manager for the Madison Park Development Corp., talks about the fund set up in partnership with Life Science Cares to help with the expense of reopening for small contracting firms headed by women or people of color. Interview for BNN News. Aired June 11, 2020.

06.04.2020

In Life Science Cares Blog: LSC Partners with Madison Park Development Corp to Help Minority Contractors Get Back to Work

Today, Madison Park Development Corporation (MPDC) & Life Science Cares (LSC) launch The Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) Contractors Relief Fund, an initiative to offer emergency financial assistance for Minority and Women-Owned Contractors in Greater Boston. As a community development corporation, MPDC comprehends the economic hardships of small contractors during COVID-19. Many MWBE contractors have found it challenging to access grants, funds, and unemployment assistance currently being offered by state and federal agencies.

06.01.2020

On The Scope: Boston: A summer heatwave could hurt Boston neighborhoods already suffering from COVID-19

As summer approaches and the social distancing measures necessitated by COVID-19 continue, Bostonians who lack consistent access to air conditioning in their homes face additional challenges and health risks.

05.04.2020

In the BJC Bulletin from the Boston Jobs Coalition: BJC & MPDC distribute food to local residents

BJC & MPDC distribute food to local residents during COVID-19.