“Community” is as important as “garden” for the growers at the West First Community Garden.

“That's been the best part … we became a real community in terms of helping each other, taking care of each other's garden when someone's on vacation,” said Wendy Ballinger, who has had a plot in the West First garden for three years. Gardeners share plants, seeds, and their harvests.

Mercy Robinson is a force to be reckoned with. Her work in the community has helped spark change and understanding.

The executive director of South Boston En Accion brings that determination to the South Boston NDC Board of Directors.

Lisa Urban has been a stellar volunteer for the South Boston Chamber of Commerce and South Boston NDC for the last 25 years … and counting.

It all started with a chance meeting with Karen Stanley that led to a great friendship and a passion for helping.

Lauren Higgins hopes to make an impact in the neighborhood during her time as South Boston NDC’s Climate Action summer intern.

“I’m hoping to make something lasting in climate action in South Boston,” she said.

South Boston NDC has been awarded a $100,000 allocation of Community Investment Tax Credits (CITC) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts! CITC donations ensure that South Boston NDC can continue our affordable housing work to create a stronger community.

South Boston NDC has launched a new program to make it easy to support our affordable housing, economic development, and quality-of-life initiatives!