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North Shore CDC 2020 Annual Report

Take a look back at the incredible work we were able to accomplish in 2020; from the distribution of over $78,000 in COVID relief funds to community members to assisting small businesses with their PPP, loan, and grant applications, and so much more. We couldn't have done this work without our community of supporters, so thank you!

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2020

ANNUAL

REPORT


ART WITH IMPACT

@kno1famous Kimberly Barzola Victoria Enright

Valeria Cardenas

Martinez

PUBLIC SAFETY ART

Last Spring, our on-the-grounds-work revealed that vital public

safety information had not been reaching every neighborhood

equitably. Language barriers, lack of internet access, and

structural inequality were among some factors barring vital

communication and resources into communities who needed

it most. As a result, we held a Call for Art inspired by the United

Nations Global Call Out to Creatives, to spread vital public

safety information into marginalized communities. Twenty-five

(25) creative entrepreneurs from across Massachusetts were

awarded $1,000 each to create informative posters, videos,

educational activities, and more.

Gabrielle Redding

Anna Duggin

ON THE COVER

Featured on Peabody Street as part of a Call for Art inspired by Nina Simone’s “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be

Free”. On the left: ”Legacy” by Ruben Ceron and Monica Gonzalez. On the right: “Kawsachun Resistancia!” by Kimberly

Barzola.


March, 2021

Dear Friends of North Shore CDC,

Reflecting back on the past year, I am overwhelmed with pride at how much our team accomplished amidst historic uncertainty. The

beginning of 2020 marked a truly exciting period of growth for the organization with new housing developments and program expansion. Yet

as the pandemic unfolded, we, like so many others, were filled with uncertainty. We asked ourselves big questions, like how do we continue

delivering high quality services and strengthen communities safely and effectively.

Like so many others, we pivoted immediately and have transformed the way we work in ways that will last well beyond the pandemic. Our

Community Engagement team began actively engaging with the most vulnerable members of the community to assess their financial, social,

and emotional wellness. These wellness calls allowed our team to reach over 600 residents in North Shore communities from as far south as

Chelsea all the way to Newburyport and provide critical resources like food, unemployment, and financial assistance. We were able to grow

our team further this fall through our new Resident Ambassador program, who provide on-the-ground outreach to community members.

With small businesses shutting down and local gig economy artists losing jobs, we strengthened our efforts to provide financial support.

Through the newly created Passport Program, we provided over $20,000 to 6 Point neighborhood businesses through a voucher program

that supplied food, cleaning products, and more to 50 families in the community. Through two Calls for Art, we awarded over $46,000 to

40 Massachusetts-based creative entrepreneurs. Through the first Call, we distributed free Public Safety Art within the community through

posters, educational activities, postcards, and more, while the second Call sought to open a dialogue about race and freedom in the United

States.

We were fortunate that construction on Harbor Village, a mixed-use development of 30 affordable apartments in downtown Gloucester,

continued on time. Construction is set to be completed this summer.

Not only has our YouthBuild program successfully transitioned into remote learning, but we had one cohort of

health care students enter into the workforce at the start of the pandemic as home health aides and clinical

nursing assistants and a second cohort begin their training this fall. These young people embody the spirit

of community service with their passion and commitment for serving the most vulnerable members of

the community.

I am so proud to be a part of this organization and to witness our team pull together to not only

survive but thrive. The future is looking even brighter with some exciting new projects on the way.

Thank you to our community of supporters for your ongoing commitment to our mission - 2020

was a transformative year for North Shore CDC and we couldn’t have done it without you.

All my best,

Mickey Northcutt

Chief Executive Officer


TABLE OF CONTENTS

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

SMALL BUSINESS

ART + DESIGN

HOUSING

YOUTHBUILD

2019 FINANCIALS

2020 SUPPORTERS

BOARD, ADVISORY BOARD

+ STAFF

5 + 6

7 + 8

9 + 10

11 + 12

13 + 14

15

17 + 18

BACK COVER

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YOUNG

PARENT

PROGRAM

YOUTHBUILD

SMALL

BUSINESS

ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM

ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT

FAMILY

SUCCESS

PROGRAM

EMERGENCY

COVID RELIEF

FORMERLY

HOMELESS

YOUTH

HOUSING

YOUTH

DEVELOPMENT

OUR COMMUNITY

IMPACT

COMMUNITY

ENGAGEMENT

CENSUS

HOUSES

LOW-INCOME

FAMILIES

HOUSING

EDUCATIONAL

TOURS

ADVOCACY +

PLANNING

CIVIC

ART + DESIGN

ENGAGEMENT

FINANCIAL

OPPORTUNITIES

FOR LOCAL

ARTISTS

PUNTO URBAN

ART MUSEUM

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COMMUNITY

2019 ACHIEVEMENTS

ENGAGEMENT

Care Package Distribution at The Saltonstall School

ABOUT OUR WORK

Community engagement work is at the heart heart of North Shore CDC. Our community engagement team conducts outreach

and provides individualized case management support, including: housing and employment searches; rental, utility, food, and

benefit assistance; citizenship and legal status; and more. This team also runs the community center, Espacio, located in the Point

neighborhood. Espacio provides space, outreach, and enrollment services for other organizations. The free classes and workshops

offered include ESOL, citizenship, tax preparation, and financial literacy. We also offer a biweekly food pantry in partnership with

The Salem Pantry.

In 2020, this team took a more active approach to their work, conducting wellness calls to residents across the North Shore,

from Chelsea to Newburyport, to ensure they had access to vital resources. Additionally, we conducted a Census campaign

and partnered with Salem State Unversity to conduct civic engagement. In September, we developed the Resident Ambassador

Program providing leadership opportunities to 5 Point neighborhood residents, who receive a monthly stipend for their work.

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Being a resident ambassador has given me the opportunity to

utilize my skills as a social worker by allowing me to meet my

neighbors, engage with neighborhood businesses, and improve

the neighborhood that I love.

”- Kat Saldana, Point Neighborhood Resident Ambassador

WE LAUNCHED THE RESIDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM TO SUPPORT

BOTH NORTH SHORE CDC AND THE CITY OF SALEM’S EFFORTS TO SHARE CRITICAL

INFORMATION LIKE COMMUNITY EVENTS, COVID TESTING, AND MORE.

BY THE NUMBERS

Provided resources and assistance to

3,619 residents on the North Shore.

Distributed $78,700 in direct financial

assistance for COVID relief to 146

families.

Distributed 427 care packages

containing PPE, personal care items,

healthy food, educational activities,

Census materials + more.

Managed 40 volunteers in civic

activities like phone banking + poll

monitoring, + hosted a virtual Voter

Matters event with 200 attendees.

Care package distribution at Saltonstall School

Community Engagement Team before a community walk

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SMALL

BUSINESS

Mural by Anthony Marest

ABOUT OUR WORK

North Shore CDC’s Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA) program provides free one-on-one consulting and technical

assistance services, with a focus on immigrant-, women- and BIPOC-owned businesses. We offer technical assistance on

marketing, financial analysis, customer analysis, digitization, funding resources, time management, and much more. These

services also include industry-specific workshops, trainings, and focus groups and a Retail Incubator Space.

In response to the pandemic, our efforts shifed to support small business partners with financial resources like the Paycheck

Protection Program (PPP) and other loan and grant applications. Through our Passport Program, we were able to leverage

funds to provide financial support to 6 Point neighborhood bodegas and restaurants that in turn supplied the most vulnerable

residents in the community with food, cleaning supplies, personal care items, and more. Additionally, we worked closely with

a collaboration of financial intitutions, local and state government, foundations, nonprofits, and community businesses to

develop the Salem Small Business Loan Fund, a $1 million loan fund dedicated to Salem small businesses unable to access

loans from traditional intitutions.

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I’m so happy I came across the Small Business program. North

Shore CDC has been instrumental in my business heading in

the right direction. All of the staff I have worked with have

been extremely helpful and their understanding of my vision

has allowed us to make awesome strides. The Small Business

program has knowledgeable, experienced and patient staff.

I would recommend this program for entrepreneurs who need

assistance like myself.

” - Jenaya Tucker, Owner of Simple Essence Beatuy

BY THE NUMBERS

Provided 38 businesses with oneon-one

technical assistance.

Provided $23,050 in funds to 8

small businesses in Salem +

Lynn through our Passport Program

and community care packages in

response to COVID.

Passport Program Recipient at Salem Tipico

Assisted 19 businesses with

loan and grant applications.

Provided assistance to 10 new

partners that directly resulted in

the creation of new business.

Jesenia Morales, Owner of Romeo’s Smoothies + Juices

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ART +

DESIGN

Murals by Ruben Ceron + Monica Gonzalez, Kimbery Barzola, Keshia De Leon, and GoFive, Photo Credit: Joni Lohr Photography

ABOUT OUR WORK

North Shore CDC invests in the arts to foster stronger and more resilient communities. The goal of the Punto Urban Art

Museum (PUAM) is to break down invisible socio-economic barriers. We believe public art can be a tool to help integrate

neighborhoods and create more resilient communities. We provide educational tours that showcase the art and provide an

opportunity to highlight the rich and storied history of the Point as an immigrant community as well as the impact of housing

discrimination. Through PUAM, we provide economic opportunities for Massachusetts-based artists to showcase their art.

The open air museum hosts over 75 murals by international and local artists.

In 2020, we curated two Calls for Art in response to the pandemic and rise in racial tensions after the tragic deaths of

George Floyd, David McAtee, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. Our first call shared vital public safety information, which

we distributed throughout Salem and made available avalable online free for download. The second call sought to open a

dialogue about race and freedom in the United States. Twenty (20) Massachusetts-based artists were selected to design

murals inspired by Nina Simone’s “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free” located on Peabody Street. You can see all

the art at puntourbanartmuseum.org.

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During my time at the Punto Urban Art Museum (PUAM), I was

able to further my career as an upcoming muralist and build

positive, strong relationships throughout the community. The

feedback was amazing as I watched how many people

could relate to my art and see the children hug my

paintings as they felt encouraged and empowered.

PUAM even offered me a hand during a time in my

personal life when I had been in and out of the hospital

and became homeless. Without their help, I wouldn’t have

built my confidence and portfolio to accomplish what I have

done today.

- Angie, local muralist featured on the National Grid Wall

BY THE NUMBERS

Awarded over $46,000 to 40

Massachusetts-based creatives

through two Calls for Art.

Installed 29 news murals in the

Point neighborhood by US-based

artists.

Distributed educational activity

books to 200 families in Salem

containing vital public safety

information about COVID.

Public Safety Art featured at Salem Arts Association

“Walter Mercado” by JEKS ONE

2020 ANNUAL REPORT | 10


HOUSING

Harbor Village Construction Site, Photo Credit: Groom Construction

ABOUT OUR WORK

North Shore CDC is committed to improving our communities by providing affordable housing to families and individuals in

need. From formerly homeless youth to single parents with children, we aim to alleviate poverty in the communities that we

serve. In the past 7 years, we have leveraged public and private resources to bring in over $75million in investment to the

North Shore. Over the past decade, our goal has been to renovate, modernize, and green our existing portfolio; strategically

acquire, renovate, and convert blighted buildings into beautiful affordable housing; build new affordable housing in the

Point, in other parts of Salem, and other communities on the North Shore.

Last May, we received permits for our first Salem project outside of the Point: the renovation of two former Catholic

schools into 62 mixed-income apartments for Seniors and people working in the creative economy in downtown. We

received funding for The Lighthouses project, 46 new affordable apartments in two new mixed-use buildings in the Point

neighborhood with construction set to begin this spring.Construction on Harbor Village, a new development in Gloucester

set to be completed in June of 2021.

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North Shore CDC has helped me in multiple ways. They provided

me with educational support while I earned my HiSET (High

School Equivalency Test) diploma and learned construction

skills at YouthBuild as well as a safe place to call home at

Harbor Crossing. Before I moved in to Harbor Crossing, I was

couch-surfing from house to house. Living at Harbor Crossing

gives me the ability to see my daughters every weekend which is

the best thing I can ask for. Because of these programs, I am able

to work more and continue bettering myself and my life.

- Ben, YouthBuild graduate and resident at Harbor Crossing

BY THE NUMBERS

Provided affordable housing to

over 900 residents

Owns and opperates 351

affordable apartments in Beverly

and Salem

Lighthouse 34, located on Peabody Street in Salem

314 apartments in development

in Salem, Gloucester and

Merrimac

Began constructon on a new

mixed-use development, bringing

30 affordable apartments to

downtown Gloucester

Lighthouse 47, locatedon Leavitt Street in Salem

2020 ANNUAL REPORT | 12


YOUTHBUILD

Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition’s 25th Day at the State House, March 10, 2020

ABOUT OUR WORK

YouthBuild North Shore is a full-time workforce and leadership development program serving low-income, opportunity

youth ages 16–24. Through the program, participants work towards their High School Equivalency Diploma, learn job skills,

become certified pre-apprentice level construction workers where they serve their communities by building affordable

housing or become certified nursing assistants. The program model integrates education, leadership development,

counseling, vocational training, and other training skills areas, along with resources for graduates.

We began 2020 by officially opening the new YouthBuild program space, which members in the construction track helped

build under the direction and expertise of Groom Construction. Before going remote in March, members participated in

the Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition’s 25th Anniversary of State House Day, where members met with legislators to

advocate for funding. After going remote, North Shore CDC provided 25 laptops, 20 tablets and internet access to ensure

all members could continue fully participating in the program virtually. In November, 26 members graduated the program

with 100% placement in post-secondary education or employment.

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I came to YouthBuild for two reasons. The first reason was to get

a second chance at my education, and the second reason

was to become a better mother. Going to high school was

never easy for me because of my learning disability. I felt

that teachers didn't teach me the way I learned best. I am

proud to say YouthBuild has changed me to be the better

person and mother. I was scared to come here. I thought it

was going to be another place that was just going to judge

me. Here at YouthBuild that is not the case. Everyone treats each

other like family and no one judges anyone.

- Bree, YouthBuild alumni

OUR YOUTH HOUSING TEAM FACILITATED A TWO-DAY YOUTH + YOUNG

ADULT TENANCY TRAINING FOR PROVIDERS ACROSS THE STATE.

BY THE NUMBERS

Served 67 youth in the program

and alumni services.

Members completed 7,993 hours of

community service.

Celebrating our 2020 Graduating Class in November

42 members earned their High

School Equivalency Dipoloma.

55 members earned their NCCER

certifications and 10 members

completed their CNA certifications .

YouthBuild members in the healthcare track at North

Shore Community College in October,

2020 ANNUAL REPORT | 14


2019

FINANCIALS

$407,545

13%

$379,348

13%

$340,224

11%

REVENUE

$3,028,599

$1,392,162

46%

$509,320

17%

Grants Contributions Developer Overheads + Fees

Interest

Assets + Other Income

2020 ANNUAL REPORT | 15


AROUND THE COMMUNITY

Posters from the call for Public Safety Art on

display at Salem Public Schools.

Staff giving out care packages to residents at

The Salem Pantry, August 8, 2020.

Volunteers at the 14th Annual Polar Plunge at

Lynch Park, February 2, 2020.

Volunteers at YouthBuild’s Dr. Martin Luther

King, Jr Day of Service, January 20, 2020.

2020 ANNUAL REPORT | 16


2020

SUPPORTERS

Mural by JEKS ONE

$100,000+ DONORS

Anonymous

Massachusetts Executive Office of

Housing + Economic Development

Massachusetts Department of

Elementary and Secondary Education

United States Department of Labor

United Way of Massachusetts Bay +

Merrimack Valley

YouthBuild USA

$20,000 - $99,999

Anonymous (2)

The Boston Foundation

City of Salem

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Enterprise Community Partners

Essex County Community Foundation

Gerondelis Foundation

Groom Construction

MassDevelopment

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

Massachusetts Growth Capital

Corporation

St. Stephens Housing Corporation

Stoneham Bank

The Van Otterloo Family Foundation

Wells Fargo

$10,000 - $19,999

Anonymous (3)

Frank R Peters Trust

Hercules Technology Growth Capital

Institution for Savings

MassHire North Shore

Mass Humanities

North Shore Bank

2020 ANNUAL REPORT | 17


$5,000 - $9,999

Brookline Bank

Cast, Inc

The Church Home Society

Community Credit Union

Digital Federal Credit Union

Hackett Feinberg, P.C.

Leslie S. Ray Insurance Agency

NEI General Contracting

Pediatric Associates of Greater Salem

+ Beverly

People’s United Bank

$2,500 - $4,999

Anonymous (3)

Bolden + Bonfiglio

City of Peabody

Davis Square Architects

East Boston Savings Bank

Footprint Power Management Inc.

Gina + Walter Jacob

Peter + Joan Johnson

L.D. Russo, Inc.

Marblehead Bank

Peabody Essex Museum

Peabody Properties, Inc.

Anne + Dane Poeske

Alfred J. Rossi + Faith Glickman Rossi

Salem Five Charitable Foundation

Salem Renewal, LLC

Michael + Karen Wheeler

$1,000 - $2,499

Anonymous (4)

Julie Andrews

Bank of America

Damaris Berner

Clarence Blewett

BlueHub Capital

Boston Private Bank & Trust Company

Cabot Wealth Management

Barbara Cleary

Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly

Community Square Associates LLC

David Keene Consulting LLC

Karen DeTemple

Dorfman Capital

Dot Connector Consulting, LLC

Federal Home Loan Bank Boston

Pamela and John Ganem

ICON Architecture

JTS Memorial Fund

Kevin P. Martin & Associates

Bruce Lefker

Mazow & McCullough, PC

Metro Credit Union

Micro Support Group, Inc

RCG, LLC

Regulate Yours

Elena Russo

Shelley Sackett

John Saville

Structures North Consulting Engineers

Inc.

The Home Depot

Bill + Maureen Weihs

2020 ANNUAL REPORT | 18


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Leonette Strout

president

Frank Nitkiewicz

vice president

Kurt Ankeny-Beauchamp

treasurer

Mikki Wilson

clerk

Steve Britton

Elizabeth Duclos-Orsello

Tim Erickson-Oberg

Faith Glickman Rossi

Deborah Greel

Gina Jacob

Diana Moreno

Eileen Quinn

Dr. Nick Sarantopoulos

Catherine Scherer

ADVISORY BOARD

Tony Aloi

Dana Anderson

Linda Anderson-Mercier

Jennifer Beauchamp

Nicole Bonfiglio

Carrie Francis Cabot

Greg Coles

Jose Gonzalez

Peter Herlihy

Diana Kerry

Kevin Noyes

Jeff Rolke

Barry Sinewitz

Bill Tinti

Lesli Woodruff

Judith Zolla

STAFF MEMBERS

Mickey Northcutt

Jason Pina

David Keene

Felicia Pierce

Ilene Vogel

David Valecillos

Machel Piper

Michael Quigley

Joseph Grein

JoAnn Marquis

Melissa DeLoach

Nancy Diaz

Yinette Guzman

Julia Bethmann

Ashley Ganem

Shantel Alix

Nikki Schafer

Jasmine Graddy

Hannah Anselmo

Alysha Howes

Christine Lock

Jairo Minaya

Douglas Bilton

Yuko Okabe

Kiauris Sosa

Katherine Castillo

Amy Schroeder

William Bowden

Katherine Saldana

Michael Stevens

Carmen Tejada

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Progam Officer

Senior Project Manager

Director of Design/Senior Project

Manager

Development Director

YouthBuild Director

Controller

Accountant

Accountant

Office Manager

Design & Placemaking Project

Manager

Grant Writer

Senior Communications/Events

Manager

Community Engagement Manager

Economic Development

Coordinator

Youth Services Manager

Youth Services Coordinator

Education Coordinator

Transition Coordinator

Outreach Coordinator

Assistant Construction

Coordinator

Enterprise Community Partners Artist

Fellow

Family Stability Coordinator LISC

AmeriCorps

YouthBuild AmeriCorp Vista

Marketing & Fundraising Volunteer

Resident Ambassador

Resident Ambassador

Resident Ambassador

Resident Ambassador

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