Posted by jwilliamson@urbanedge.org on May 26, 2026 in Uncategorized
Urban Edge was honored to welcome Amanda Shea to our Community 2026 event. Through her powerful spoken word piece, “Urban Edge,” Shea reflected on the realities faced by many within our communities. Her energy, authenticity, and rhythm brought the room together, creating a true sense of unity as we celebrated the work accomplished...
Posted by jwilliamson@urbanedge.org on April 17, 2026 in Uncategorized
Urban Edge is thrilled to welcome three accomplished members to its leadership team: Kate Bennett as Interim Director of Real Estate, Claire Sokolowski as Director of Finance, and Thomas Emery as Asset Manager. Left: Kate Bennett, Interim Director of Real Estate | Middle: Claire Sokolowski, Director of Finance | Right: Thomas Emery, Asset...
Posted by jwilliamson@urbanedge.org on April 8, 2026 in Uncategorized
For more than ten years, Mary Dill has been a familiar and trusted presence at Urban Edge’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Tax Center. She’s been a part of the volunteer team, led by Urban Edge staffer, Leneva Penton, that has helped the program expand to more than 600 tax filers annually. Mary Dill, 3rd from the left, Leneva Penton,...
Posted by jwilliamson@urbanedge.org on April 2, 2026 in Uncategorized
On a recent Friday afternoon, Urban Edge’s ground-floor community space was packed with nearly 30 leaders-in-training to kick off their participation in E.L.I.T.E. – Emerging Leaders Inspiring Transformative Engagement. Over the next two days, participants – selected from a pool of more than 130 applicants – took part in an immersive workshop,...
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...
