09.08.2021

In the Bay State Banner: Mobile mural marks MPDC 55th anniversary

As part of their 55th anniversary celebration, Madison Park Development Corporation has organized a mobile mural in Nubian Square, created by local artists and a cohort of six youth participants. The mural, “A Love Letter to Roxbury,” celebrates the neighborhood’s history and MPDC’s commitment to the community.

08.11.2021

In Banker & Tradesman: Personnel File

Madison Park Development Corp.

Roxbury-based Madison Park Development Corp. has named Ingrid Tucker, head of the Cambridge Montessori School since 2011, as its new deputy director.

08.09.2021

On News @ Northeastern: HE TEACHES FINANCIAL LITERACY TO YOUNG PEOPLE, AND THE LESSONS TRANSCEND MONEY

The weekly classes in financial literacy are held at Northeastern Crossing in partnership with Madison Park Development Corporation (MPDC), a 56-year-old nonprofit organization in Roxbury, a community that neighbors Northeastern’s Boston campus. Yhinny Matos, a youth workforce manager at MPDC, recognized the need for a course in financial independence based on a survey of people in the community. Her findings led Matos to create courses that focus on finance, creative industries, health care, law, and construction.

08.04.2021

On WBUR, Radio Boston: How Boston’s Mayoral Candidates Are Thinking About The Racial Wealth Gap

As the race for mayor heats up in Boston, a major focus is wealth inequality, and how housing impacts the racial wealth gap. We hear the latest from WBUR’s Anthony Brooks, and get analysis from Leslie Reid, the CEO of the Madison Park Development Corporation, a community development organization in Roxbury.