We deliver high quality programs designed to build the economic self-sufficiency of Roxbury residents. We've responded to the community need for increasing access to technology and the creation of tools used for learning how to build and manage wealth.
The mission of Madison Park is to foster the social, physical, economic and cultural renaissance of the Roxbury community by promoting the economic self-sufficiency and social well being of low and moderate income residents and advocating for an equitable share of private and public resources. The Public Internet Center at Madison Park Village carries out the mission of Madison Park by providing access to the digital world through computers, internet access and other technologies needed to facilitate individual empowerment and community building.
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All classes meet Saturdays from 9:00-1:00 PM at the MPDC's TSCTC located on 40 Raynor Circle.
Public & Youth Open Access
During open hours, you can work independently or study computer learning tutorials on keyboarding, Windows XP, MSWord, and a whole lot more. You can also use this time to do Internet research for job opportunities, email a loved one, or just have some safe fun.
Youth Night
Youth Night is a night when teens come together for various workshops, social gatherings, and personal development geared toward teens.
We offer these workshops in collaboration with other local community-based organizations.
Help Desk
The Help Desk function is to support and provide assistance to all local residents of Madison Park Village. For help desk questions, please call 617.238.2320
Free Wireless Internet
Wireless Internet is FREE to all Madison Park Village residents. We provide free network interface cards for desktop computers.
Call the help desk for all of your wireless needs.
Open Access
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 3PM - 8PM
Wednesday: 3PM - 8PM
Thursday: 3PM - 8PM
Friday: CLOSED
If you are interested in finding out what computer classes are being offered in a computer center near you, visit www.timothysmithnetwork.org.
TopMadison Park Development Corporation is committed to educating residents in our service area on the complex subject of money management. Our financial literacy programs are designed to assist individuals in making wise decisions in saving for long term goals, credit repair, debt management, and making large purchases. Each course consists of a package of educational materials and a lively, informative discussion on the subject matter. Course participants leave with tools to address their personal financial situation and a plan to achieve their goals.
Our Financial Fitness program, funded by NeighborWorks, is an 8-hour course on money basics and personal financial management. Topics for discussion are goal setting, banking options, budgeting, debt management, savings options, and credit management. In addition to the course time, each participant is eligible for a one-on-one consultation to review the participant's credit report, establish a budget, and when necessary, a plan for debt management. All are welcome to attend regardless of income and employment status. To register for the next class, please contact Dave Ellis at or call 617.849.6234 and leave your name, address, and telephone number. Fall classes will be meeting for 2 hours each on the evenings of October 4th, October 11th, October 18th and October 25th. These meetings will take place at Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Suite 400. Attendance at all 4 meetings is mandatory for successful completion of the Financial Fitness Program.
Madison Park Development Corporation has begun an Individual Development Account (IDA) program. This program helps low-income families purchase assets to improve the quality of life for their families. Each participant's program savings will be matched 3:1 for a savings up to $2,000 and a savings match up to $6,000. The savings must be used for qualified expenses when purchasing a home. Anyone participating in the IDA program must first successfully complete the financial fitness program and attend financial literacy and homebuyer training seminars. The program will begin June 2007 and homes must be purchased by June 2010. For more information and current program requirements, please contact Dave Ellis at or call 617.849.6234 and leave your name, address, and telephone number.
Madison Park Development Corporation is a co-sponsor of the City of Boston Homebuying 101 program. The 8-hour course educates aspiring first time homebuyers on the topics of finding a home, finding and applying for a mortgage, understanding the vocabulary of the process, and working with professionals during the purchase process. Upon successful completion of the Homebuying 101 course, the graduate will be granted a certificate exchangeable for down payment and closing costs assistance through the City of Boston Home Certificate Initiative when purchasing a home in Boston. To register for the next class, please contact Dave Ellis at 617.859.6234 or and leave your name, address, and telephone number. Fall classes will be meeting for 2 hours each on the evenings of October 11th, October 18th, October 25th, and November 1st. These meetings will take place at 122 DeWitt Drive - Roxbury from 6:30PM to 8:30PM.
