Despite a building boom in Boston, the city is facing an affordable housing crisis. According to the City of Boston website, about 65 percent are renters, and more than half put upwards of 30 percent of their income toward rent.

Local experts on GBH's Basic Black said gentrification is having a devastating impact on the local housing market, leading many people of color to head out of the city and settle in more affordable locations.

As Earth Day approaches on April 22, here are a few ideas on how you can honor and celebrate the planet. Earth Day 2022 marks the 52nd anniversary of this holiday; this year’s theme is “Invest In Our Planet.”

Christine Kelly has always loved helping people.

As a teacher, she enjoyed working with and serving families. She now brings that dedication to her part-time role as residential coordinator for Patriot Homes, South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation’s veterans housing.

Southie business owners, the South Boston Chamber of Commerce is hosting a webinar on Email Marketing with Renee Perkins of Nantucket Island Marketing on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 11a.m. Renee is a wealth of knowledge and can help you to build your email strategy.

A free Tenants Rights Workshop, hosted by the Office of Housing Stability, will be held Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. This workshop will provide information on your rights as a tenant.

When you donate $1,000 or more to South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation, you are eligible to get half of your donation back! Because South Boston NDC receives the full donation amount, the impact of your donation is twice the amount you actually give!