PEABODY, MASSACHUSETTS (www.northshore-bank.com) – North Shore Bank recently donated $20,000 to Harborlight Community Partners, an organization providing affordable housing with supportive services for low and moderate income families, seniors, and individuals living in Southern Essex County.
The donation was made through the Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) program, which is designed to allow local businesses to work with community development corporations (CDCs) and partner with nonprofit organizations to improve economic opportunities for low and moderate income households.
North Shore Bank President and CEO, Kevin Tierney said:
Harborlight Community Partners is a wonderful organization that is dedicated to serving the people of the North Shore.” He went on to say, “By making this CITC donation, what we hope is that we’ve helped make a difference to those in our community who are less fortunate.
Andrew DeFranza, Executive Director of Harborlight Community Partners said:
We are so grateful for the partnership we have with North Shore Bank and its commitment to affordable housing. This kind of investment is critical to our mission.” He added, “The bank's commitment to our community is well matched with the goal of Harborlight Community Partners, to create access to decent, affordable housing for all our neighbors.
About Harborlight Community Partners
Harborlight Community Partners (HCP) is a nonprofit Community Development Corporation providing affordable housing with supportive services for seniors, families, and individuals on Boston’s North Shore. With housing in nine communities, HCP owns, manages, or supports 392 housing units (including first-time buyer properties), providing home for over 525 people. HCP strives to make homes available for the most economically vulnerable in our communities and works to break down barriers to housing access. For more information on the work of HCP, visit
www.harborlightcp.org.