North Shore Bank recently made a donation 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 $18,550 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.” He went on to say, “We understand the importance of affordable housing options in our community and hope that with this contribution we’ve helped make a difference to those who are less fortunate.
Andrew DeFranza, Executive Director of Harborlight Community Partners said:
North Shore Bank continues to be an outstanding partner of HCP. The bank’s demonstrated commitment to affordable housing in our region and to our work in housing creation has been invaluable.” He added, “This investment is critical to our mission. We are honored to have North Shore Bank along side us to support housing for all our neighbors.
About Harborlight Community Partners
Harborlight Community Partners (HCP) is a nonprofit Community Development Corporation that collaborates with communities to cultivate just, equitable and sustainable housing opportunities vital to the health and strength of the individual and the region. With housing in nine communities, HCP owns, manages, or supports 392 housing units (including first-time buyer properties), providing home for close to 600 people. For more information on the work of HCP, visit www.harborlightcp.org.