About Us
Valley CDC is a non-profit corporation formed in
1988 by Casa Latina, a local non-profit agency, to address the growing
needs of low and moderate income people through developing and
preserving affordable rental and ownership housing, cultivating
economic self-sufficiency and fostering community leadership. The
impetus for forming Valley CDC was to address the shortage of
affordable housing and the shrinkage of blue collar jobs in the Pioneer
Valley of Massachusetts.
Valley CDC's main office is located in Northampton, MA. Our service
area is comprised of Northampton, Easthampton, Amherst, and Hadley.
In its 18 years of existence, Valley CDC has developed hundreds of
units of affordable rental and ownership housing; provided business
technical assistance to well over 800 entrepreneurs; assisted many
thousands of homebuyers; and helped over several dozen low income
homeowners correct health and safety code violations in their homes.
Board of Directors
Valley's board of directors is comprised of individuals with a myriad
of incomes, interests and occupations: tenants, professionals in
housing, real estate, banking, social services, fundraising, and higher
education. Our board members actively volunteer for sub-committees,
such as fundraising and strategic planning. The Valley board is highly
motivated and committed to the mission of the agency. If you are
interested in serving on our board, please contact Joanne Campbell.
The current board members are:
Lionel G. Romain, President
Debra Hertz, Vice-President
James Moreau, Treasurer
John Poirier, Clerk
Ojae L. Beale
Derrick Mason
Sindy Mojica
Carlos Oliva
John Poirier
James Sullivan
Susan Strate
Linda Valenti