Join our co-chairs, Melissa Fish-Crane and Karen Fish-Will of Peabody Properties, Inc., for Champions of Housing, as we honor leaders who share our passion and commitment to ensuring that everyone in Greater Boston has a place to call home. This year’s live and virtual experience will be held on Thursday, November 4 at 5:30 PM and will raise funds to support our privately funded social services that assist families and individuals find and keep safe, affordable housing.

Our 2021 Honorees are: Housing Champion: Joe Rettman - President, NEI Lowell L. Richards, III Award: Chrystal Kornegay - Executive Director MassHousing Rising Star Award: Teronda Ellis - Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Plain NDC Rising Star Award: Alexander Train - Director, Department of Housing and Community Development, City of Chelsea Covid-19 Response Award: Brendan Goodwin - Director, Division of Rental Assistance, Department of Housing and Community Development

As our communities begin to slowly emerge from the impacts of the pandemic, we need your help – now more than ever – to provide support and services for families and individuals moving along the pathway from homelessness to housing stability to economic security.

For more information about Champions of Housing, please contact Carla S. Beaudoin at 617-425-6679 or Carla.Beaudoin@metrohousingboston.org.

Metro Housing|Boston is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting the residents of Greater Boston with safe, decent homes they can afford. Learn more about our mission and work at www.metrohousingboston.org.