A collective dedicated to promoting opportunity in equity and access to homeownership and affordable housing

NEEC believes that by helping to close the wealth gap we can start to address systemic issues and inequitable policies that will improve the economic security of residents in the Commonwealth.

New England Equity Collective goals are to accelerate funding and access to homeownership and affordable housing in the New England region, in ways that are locally-led, measured, and sustained. NEEC acts as a channel partner for corporate and philanthropic organizations to:

  • Provide financial assistance for low-to-moderate-income individuals and families who aspire to own their first home, helping them overcome the barrier of down payments.

  • Create a sustainable investment model that attracts private investors to rehab government-owned or abandoned properties.

  • Empower community members through educational programs that enhance financial literacy, promote homeownership, and secure long-term financial stability.

  •  Develop inclusive housing solutions tailored to the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), providing safe, accessible, and affordable living options while promoting independent living.

    The New England Equity Collective is dedicated to serving a diverse range of constituents, with a particular focus on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and first-time homebuyers. These groups are at the heart of the collective's mission, as they are often disproportionately affected by systemic barriers to homeownership, including limited access to affordable housing, credit disparities, and a lack of financial literacy resources.

The collective's initiatives are designed to address these challenges by providing targeted support, education, and resources to empower underserved individuals and families, ensuring they have the tools and opportunities to achieve homeownership and affordable housing. By focusing on these communities, the New England Equity Collective aims to break cycles of economic disparity, fostering generational wealth and stability.

The organization's efforts include educational programs to enhance financial literacy, down payment assistance grants, and advocacy to promote equitable housing policies. Through these efforts, the New England Equity Collective strives to create a more inclusive, equitable housing landscape where every individual has the opportunity to have a place they call home.

Our Expertise

  • Investing in Rehabilitating Government-Owned or Abandoned Properties

    Learn how to identify and acquire properties through partnerships with local municipalities and agencies such as the Massachusetts Housing Partnership and MassDevelopment.

  • Financial Literacy, Homeownership, and Financial Security Education

    NEEC offers educational programs that enhance financial literacy, promote homeownership, and secure long-term financial stability.

  • Addressing the Housing Crisis for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

    The New England Equity Collective aims to address the housing crisis for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by creating inclusive, affordable, and accessible housing that promotes independent living.

NEEC Inclusive Communities Initiative

NEEC Inclusive Communities Initiative

Support the NEEC Inclusive Communities Initiative

At New England Equity Collective (NEEC), we are committed to creating affordable, accessible, and inclusive housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). With Massachusetts facing a severe shortage of affordable housing, many individuals with disabilities struggle to find safe and supportive places to call home.

Through the NEEC Inclusive Communities Initiative, we are working to:

  • Acquire and rehabilitate properties to create accessible housing.
    Provide 24/7 onsite support staff to assist with independent living.

  • Offer job training, education, and wellness programs.
    Foster community through artist and musician-in-residence programs.

Your support can make a difference! Whether through a donation, partnership, or advocacy, you can help us build inclusive communities where everyone belongs.

NEEC partners with community leaders, companies and philanthropic organizations in the New England region to implement local and sustainable measures to improve community resources that promote homeownership. 

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