Make a Difference Today
For over 50 years, the Tenants Development Corporation has secured affordable housing in Boston’s South End and Lower Roxbury, offering comprehensive resident services and community advocacy. Donations directly support these initiatives, including senior health, youth education, and housing stability efforts.
Your generosity helps us build stronger communities and create lasting change for families in need.
August 6th, 2026
Mary Longley's National Night Out
Mary Longley’s National Night Out is returning as a vibrant, community‐centered celebration for the South End—honoring its history while expanding its purpose for today. The event brings neighbors, families, local organizations, and city partners together for an evening that blends fun, connection, safety and meaningful support.
Mary Longley’s National Night Out thrives because of the generosity and involvement of community partners. This year, as we expand our focus on resource access and family‐centered programming, we are seeking donations, sponsorships, and in‐kind contributions to help make the event impactful and accessible for all.
Support Mary Longley's National Night Out
Support All Our Programs
Your general donation helps us continue our mission of building stronger, more resilient communities across all our programs.
Youth Services
Keylatch After School Program. Peer Leaders Program. The Scholars College Prep Program.
Adult Services
Art Exhibits Civic & Community Engagement Events. Annual Women’s Day Event. Annual Men’s Day Dinner. Fitness Programs. Fair Foods, Fair Shoes Program. Tickets to Local Sports & Arts Events.
Senior Services
Homeowner Services Program. Connections Wellness Program. FunDay Fridays. Field Trips for Seniors on the Go Enrichment Classes. Consumer Protection Workshops. Tax Preparation Services.
Why Your Support Matters
At Tenants Development, we believe that everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. Your donation directly supports programs that empower our tenants. Your donations help with our efforts to help others in:
Giving a helping hand to to allow others to have a welcoming place to come home to.
TDC places a heavy emphasis on key programs that include college prep, after school programs, developing leadership skills and enrichment classes.
Education for seniors focuses on health, wellness, and digital/social literacy.
"I want to make sure the city is working for everybody. We just need to hold hands and understand that love is the question and the answer."
— Mel King
