North Shore Community Development Coalition

What North Shore Community Development Coalition does

North Shore Community Development Coalition (NSCDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development corporation headquartered at 96 Lafayette Street, Salem, Massachusetts, operating as part of the OppCo (Opportunity Communities) network. The organization pursues a community-led development model serving low-income and distressed neighborhoods across the North Shore, including Salem, Beverly, Gloucester, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Peabody, and Lynn. NSCDC operates four core program verticals — YouthBuild North Shore (workforce development for ages 16-24), Small Business Program (technical assistance for immigrant-, women-, and minority-owned businesses), Young Adult Housing Outreach (case management for ages 18-24 experiencing housing instability), and Community Building (organizing and advocacy in the Point neighborhood) — alongside cultural placemaking through Punto Urban Art Museum and Espacio Community Center.

NSCDC's primary capital asset is a portfolio of 474 affordable apartments managed in partnership with Peabody Properties, spanning Salem, Beverly, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Gloucester, with an additional 195 units in the development pipeline including a new 48-unit senior project in Peabody. The organization employs approximately 24 staff organized across real estate development, workforce development, portfolio management, community building, and development/fundraising functions. Revenue is assembled from multiple nonprofit funding streams: federal and state government grants (HUD, DOL YouthBuild, AmeriCorps, Massachusetts DESE, WIOA), the Community Investment Tax Credit program ($375,000 awarded in 2025), corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and affordable housing rental income.

The organization does not operate proprietary technology platforms, APIs, or mobile applications. Service delivery relies on direct human engagement, program applications via standard web forms, and a Network for Good donation platform. NSCDC's competitive positioning rests on deep community trust built over 20+ years, multi-municipal regulatory relationships, federal workforce development credentials, and the placemaking differentiation of the Punto Urban Art Museum's 80+ murals.

Name

North Shore Community Development Coalition

Legal name

North Shore Community Development Coalition, Inc.

Website

https://northshorecdc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

North Shore Community Development Coalition is a Massachusetts nonprofit that develops affordable housing (474+ apartments) and runs workforce, small business, and community-building programs serving over 5,000 residents annually across six North Shore municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development and Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Land Subdivision (2372), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Services-Social Services (8300), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI), Public Housing & Social Housing Development/Modernization Programs (FSALAKAH), Independent Living Community Development & Construction (Senior Housing Developers) (HLADAAAH), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Community development programs
• Workforce development training
• Small business assistance
• Community organizing advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to the organization through one-time or monthly recurring gifts via the Network for Good platform, with 100% of donations going to community programs.
2. Government Grants and Contracts: The organization receives funding from government sources including the U.S. Department of Labor (YouthBuild), Department of Transitional Assistance, AmeriCorps, Massachusetts DESE, WIOA, City of Salem, City of Peabody, Department of Planning and Community Development, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship program where companies invest in the organization's work to strengthen the community, with a dedicated corporate sponsorship deck available.
4. Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC): Massachusetts-sponsored program providing tax incentives to donors. Donors making $1,000+ investments receive a 50% state tax credit. In 2025, NSCDC received $375,000 in tax credits from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities.
5. Affordable Housing Rentals: Revenue from 474 affordable apartments in Salem, Beverly, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Gloucester. Property management handled by Peabody Properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

North Shore Community Development Coalition is a nonprofit community development corporation that develops and operates affordable rental housing (474 apartments across Salem, Beverly, Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Gloucester) and delivers community programs including youth workforce development (YouthBuild North Shore), small business technical assistance for immigrant-, women-, and minority-owned businesses, housing case management for young adults experiencing instability (YAHO program), and community organizing and arts-based placemaking through the Punto Urban Art Museum.

Product overview

North Shore Community Development Coalition is a community development organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs focused on affordable housing, workforce development, small business support, and community engagement. Core offerings include YouthBuild North Shore (workforce training for young adults), the Small Business Program (technical assistance and incubator space), housing development and property management, Community Building initiatives, the Punto Urban Art Museum, and Espacio Community Center. The organization serves over 5,000 community members annually through 474+ affordable apartments and diverse programming across the North Shore region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YouthBuild North Shore: Nationally affiliated workforce development program for young adults ages 16-24 providing hands-on support, education, training, career readiness, and life coaching
• Punto Urban Art Museum
• Espacio
• Young Adult Housing Outreach (YAHO)

Products and services

• YouthBuild North Shore A nationally affiliated workforce development program for young adults ages 16 to 24 offering hands-on support, education, training, career readiness, and life coaching. Participants work towards High School Equivalency Diplomas and receive certifications in construction, healthcare (Certified Nursing Assistant), or culinary fields.
• Small Business Program Free one-on-one technical assistance, business development workshops, and promotional events such as Night Markets and tours, with a focus on immigrant-, women-, and minority-owned businesses. Includes an Incubator Pop-Up shop opportunity at 104 Lafayette Street, Salem.
• Community Building Community-wide planning, advocacy, and support to marginalized community members primarily in el Punto (the Point neighborhood) to advocate for community needs and improve wellbeing.
• Young Adult Housing Outreach (YAHO) Case management paired with financial assistance for 18 to 24-year-olds experiencing housing instability in Lynn and Salem, covering 30 cities in the Essex County region.
• Punto Urban Art Museum A mission-driven public art program with over 80 Large Scale Murals in Salem and Gloucester, featuring a rotating annual themed exhibition on Peabody Street highlighting local artists.
• Espacio Community Center A community center built in 2017 featuring art from the Punto Urban Art Museum with program and event space as well as kitchen amenities for residents and program partners.
• Hawthorne Lofts Part of the Salem Schools project converting a former school into 29 affordable housing units at 30%, 60%, and 80% AMI levels with artist preference, including 5,000 sq ft of gallery space and 10 micro studios.
• Residences at St. James 32 affordable studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments for seniors (heads of household 62+ years old) at 30% and 60% AMI levels, completed in early 2026 in a renovated former parochial school.
• The Residences at Endicott
• Affordable Housing Portfolio

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 community members served annually through housing and programming
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• OppCo (Opportunity Communities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOppCo is the parent organization powering NSCDC. NSCDC is described as being 'powered by OppCo' and positions at OppCo and member agencies are shared through NSCDC's job listings. Opportunity Communities serves as the central platform supporting NSCDC and other community development corporations in Chelsea, Revere, Everett, Roxbury, Mattapan, Dorchester, and the South End.
• YouthBuild USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliated organization for YouthBuild North Shore program. CEO Felicia Pierce serves as Secretary for the YouthBuild USA National Director's Council and Immediate Past President of the Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition.
• North Shore Community College (Lynn)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for YouthBuild healthcare vocational training program. YouthBuild provides hands-on industry recognized training in healthcare through Certified Nursing Assistant curriculum in partnership with the college.
• Peabody PropertiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProperty management company handling all aspects of NSCDC's affordable housing portfolio including applications, waitlists, tenant relations, and property maintenance for properties like Hawthorne Lofts and St. James Residences.
• Lifebridge North ShoremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner nonprofit in Polar Plunge fundraising event. Both organizations provide shelter, affordable housing, and opportunities for residents to grow and thrive. Lifebridge offers vital services and support to homeless and under-housed individuals across four locations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Community Builders: Large nonprofit developer and operator of affordable housing across the Northeast and Midwest. Comparable in mission of developing affordable homes combined with supportive services, though at significantly larger scale than NSCDC.
• Harborlight Community Partners: North Shore Massachusetts community development nonprofit providing affordable housing, supportive services, and youth programs. Direct peer based on overlapping geography, mission, and service portfolio including housing development and resident services.
• Peabody Properties: Property management partner of NSCDC that handles all leasing, applications, and tenant management for the affordable housing portfolio. Comparable in operating affordable housing in the North Shore region, though as a for-profit management firm rather than a nonprofit developer.
• Urban Edge Housing Corporation: Boston-area nonprofit CDC developing affordable housing and providing supportive services to residents. Comparable in offering combined housing plus community/resident services with a focus on underserved neighborhoods.

Broad incumbents

• Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH): National nonprofit that preserves and operates affordable housing across multiple states. Comparable mission and asset-management approach to NSCDC's affordable housing portfolio, but operates at a much larger scale and broader geography.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit providing capital, grants, and expertise to affordable housing developers. Direct funding partner of NSCDC and broadly comparable as a major affordable housing ecosystem participant, though at far greater scale spanning multiple states.

Others

• NeighborWorks America (Network): National network of community development nonprofits; NSCDC is a NeighborWorks-supported organization. Comparable in mission framework and service combining housing plus community programs, though NeighborWorks itself is a network/intermediary rather than a direct operator.
• Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance (MAHA): Statewide nonprofit advancing affordable housing policy and homeownership in Massachusetts. Comparable in scope and geography of mission, though MAHA primarily focuses on advocacy and homebuyer education rather than direct development.

Emerging players

• YouthBuild USA (National Network): National network of YouthBuild programs; NSCDC operates YouthBuild North Shore as a local affiliate. Directly comparable in delivering workforce development, education, and construction training for opportunity youth ages 16-24.

Regional players

• WinnCompanies: New England-based developer and manager of affordable and mixed-income housing. Comparable in the affordable housing operations and management space, though as a for-profit entity with a broader commercial portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NorthShoreCDC
• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthShoreCDC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northshorecdc
• Instagraminstagram.com/northshorecdc

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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