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HRI Summer Sustainability Update - https://mailchi.mp/74ae341019a2/hri-summer-sustainability-update

HRI is excited to share that we received a funding commitment from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) Thursday afternoon for our 4 Mellen project, an adaptive reuse historic preservation and urban infill project in Cambridge! These 29 new affordable rental apartments will offer families and individuals incredible access to the many resources and amenities the Baldwin neighborhood offers. We are deeply grateful for this funding from the Commonwealth of MA as well as our earlier commitments from the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust and the Cambridge Historical Commission.

For more information: https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-announces-227-million-in-awards-to-create-preserve-nearly-2000-housing-units

“HRI is very appreciative to both Lesley University and the City of Cambridge. Thanks to their partnership, we will create new, beautiful, affordable housing in the Baldwin neighborhood," said HRI Executive Director Sara Barcan. “The project team is now focused on designing a building with sophisticated green features, a thoughtful streetscape to enhance the pedestrian experience and attractive apartments to provide critically needed affordable housing.”

For more information about this exciting acquisition: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:ugcPost:7204823251426885633/

In 2023 HRI/CNAHS attended the Community Leadership Institute in San Fransisco. At this conference, our group of resident leaders designed, “Locally Led Brave Spaces” a free leadership development program designed to support future community leaders of all ages.

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Free student loan information for all Cambridge residents! Join HRI and The Institute of Student Loan Advisors for this free workshop series.

If you are a parent or caregiver with students in high school, have student loans, or are worried about repayment - this workshop is for you!

Join HRI's Home Improvement Program staff on April 27th for Fair Housing For All! The event takes place at the Cambridge Senior Center at 806 Mass Ave.

This is a great chance for Cambridge homeowners to learn about resources for home repair and renovation!

People are the heart of HRI's work. Here is a look back at some of our staff and residents in 2023.

At HRI, we invest the future of families and young people. On this join us by making a contribution to HRI. Your donation will help us build affordable housing and provide life changing programs for low-income renters and homeowners.

Your gift can change lives. To donate, scan the QR code or go to http://givebutter.com/HRI

As we count down to , which is just 5 days away, please consider making a donation to HRI. Your support allows us to continue providing life changing programs and services to the 3,500 residents in 6 communities that we serve.

Join Team HRI with a gift today at http://givebutter.com/HRI.

HRI is hosting a FREE college resource fair for students of all ages. Join HRI staff along with specialists from organizations across Cambridge.

Resources for adult learners will be available in addition to programs for young people graduating high school.

Congrats to all of the 2023 HRI | CNAHS Peter Daly Scholarship Program award winners. Thanks to everyone who came out to recognize their hard work at this year's National Night Out event at Riverside Press park.

We are hiring! HRI seeks an experienced, dynamic professional to lead our real estate development team.

Learn more: https://annlsilverman.com/hri-red-2023/

Rise Up Cambridge applications are OPEN! If you live in Cambridge and have a household member at or under 21 then go to https://www.cambridgema.gov/riseup and find out if you are eligible!

Last week, HRI had the pleasure of having a NESEA- Northeast Sustainable Energy Association ProTour at one of our small properties that recently underwent a gut rehab after a fire in 2020.

The project team worked with ZeroEnergy Design, Alpha Smart Builders inc., and New Ecology on this ambitious energy efficient and electrification renovation of three affordable apartments. Tour attendees were interested to learn about the design decisions around the HVAC, Domestic Hot Water, and Fire Protection systems as well as the wall and flooring assemblies all of which prioritized resident comfort and sustainability by thinking through indoor air quality, low embodied carbon, interior temperature and acoustics.

We are proud to work with many NESEA professionals and are excited to share our lessons learned for future deep energy retrofits in New England.

Share your ideas and feedback about City of Cambridge's government. Join in the opportunities for the public to chat with the Committee. www.cambridgecharterreview.com

You have the opportunity to improve our government. The Cambridge charter review committee wants to hear from you about how to improve Cambridge's representation, accountability, and public engagement. Share your ideas and find out more here: www.cambridgecharterreview.com

Yesterday, Governor Maura Healey and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe, visited our Passive House property, Finch Cambridge, to celebrate Massachusetts' participation in the Biden-Harris Administration’s program to assist states develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies.

SVB failed holding affordable-housing money from Cambridge developers. But so far, so good - Cambridge Day Cambridge affordable-housing developers and a spokesperson for a city program that helps low- and moderate-income residents buy homes here say the March 10 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank hasn’t hurt projects and borrowers to which it provided major support.

Behind the Data: Voices of the Uninsured As important as it is to have data on the remaining uninsured in Massachusetts to get at the root of the problem, it is equally important to listen to and le...

Our latest renovation project was featured on NBC10 Climate 2023 special last night. A crew was on site at 171 Columbia St recently to interview our contractor (Alpha Smart Builders inc.) , architect (ZeroEnergy Design), and our very own Jane Carbone on the electrification process at this triple decker. This building had a fire in 2020 and required a full renovation. During this process, we partnered with Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and moved to full electrification and removed the gas heat and appliances that run on natural gas. New air source hot water heaters were installed for each unit; a sprinkler system with on-site water storage was installed; the apartments windows were improved and as a bonus of the heating change, the residents get air conditioning now!

171 Columbia St feature begins at 17:55.

Climate 2023: Watch the Full Special From your electronic devices to the food in your fridge, our First Alert meteorologists dig into ways you can conserve energy, save money, and help lower your carbon footprint in a big way with simple steps. This Climate 2023 special is proudly presented by National Grid.

Can't remember the last time you refreshed your headshots or perhaps, your headshot is a selfie?

Here's an opportunity to invest your time in a free professional headshot brought to you by The Job Connector by MIT in collaboration with The Loop Lab.

JUST ONE MORE WEEK!

We are excited to continue to support our residents through out their professional journey by collaborating with The Loop Lab to provide residents with free professional headshots that can be added to professional social media platforms or creative portfolios!

This opportunity is for Cambridge residents only and slots are limited! If you know anyone that could benefit from this opportunity please encourage them to sign up using the QR code on the flier!

📌Rivermark residents - Save the Date📌
Meet & Greet with Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui and team as they share info about housing, financial and community resources available to Cambridge residents.

We're one of 71 nonprofits in Cambridge who received a Cambridge Community Foundation grant! Working with residents to expand educational and economic opportunity is a key part of CNAHS' work We believe in safe housing and economic opportunity for all. Thank you CCF for your support!

Attention HRI/CNAHS property residents!

Earn a College Scholarship!
✔ Are you planning on attending college in the Fall?
✔ Are you looking for a professional certification?

We are awarding college scholarships to our residents ranging from $500 to $5,000.

✔ Apply Online at: https://bit.ly/HRIscholarship or

For more information: please contact Joe Deignan at:
- 617-868-4858 ext210
- [email protected]