Urban Edge Housing Corporation
Leneva Penton has a diverse background in community engagement and social services, with experience in coordinating resources for families in need and preventing homelessness. Currently working as a Community Engagement Officer at Urban Edge, Leneva is dedicated to maximizing stable tenancies and increasing economic resiliency for residents. With a Bachelor's degree in Human Services from Cambridge College, Leneva's commitment to supporting and connecting residents to social services is evident in their professional experience.
Urban Edge Housing Corporation
Urban Edge is a community development corporation (CDC) that works in partnership with residents, businesses and government institutions committed to developing and sustaining stable, healthy, and diverse communities in Jamaica Plain, Roxbury and surrounding communities in Massachusetts. We accomplish this through the development of high quality, affordable rental and owner housing, assistance to small businesses, homeownership education and lending and the development of educational facilities for youth and families.