Posted by jwilliamson@urbanedge.org on February 19, 2026 in Uncategorized
Urban Edge announced today the retirement of Bill Brauner, Director of Real Estate, following a distinguished career spanning more than 30 years in nonprofit housing and community development. Since joining Urban Edge, Brauner has played a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission to strengthen communities across Boston and build...
Posted by jwilliamson@urbanedge.org on December 10, 2025 in Uncategorized
Sometimes, it’s not a major crisis that threatens a family’s housing – it’s a broken pipe, a failed heating system, or simply falling a few thousand dollars short at the wrong moment. At Urban Edge, we’ve seen how quickly these small obstacles can create a cascading effect, pushing families to the brink of losing their homes. This...
Posted by jwilliamson@urbanedge.org on December 9, 2025 in Uncategorized
Urban Edge’s professional team has had some exciting additions this past year, including Camille Charles, our Financial Capabilities Officer. We were able to sit down with Camille to unpack her professional journey and how her values align with that of building thriving communities and empowering residents. Like many engaged community members,...
Posted by jwilliamson@urbanedge.org on December 1, 2025 in Uncategorized
For the past 12 years, Urban Edge has taken a small team of residents and staff to NeighborWorks America’s Annual Community Leadership Institute (CLI). This year, in blustery November, six of them headed to Minneapolis for a weekend of workshops designed to strengthen community voice and leadership. “Community leadership is the heartbeat...
Posted by jwilliamson@urbanedge.org on October 16, 2025 in Uncategorized
When Urban Edge brought residents and partners together in 2023, we set out to identify the most pressing issues facing the neighborhood. Through a series of community meetings and surveys, residents named excessive rent costs as a major barrier to stability and social mobility. Out of that process, a coalition of key partners was launched –...
