North Shore Community Development Coalition

Amazing time yesterday celebrating the 10th anniversary of YouthBuild North Shore, with many #SalemMA and Lynn supporters and program graduates, and inspirational remarks from alumni and the CEOs of North Shore Community Development Coalition and YouthBuild USA. https://lnkd.in/ecKd9Ujj

My heart couldn’t be more full after one final week of neighborhood walks, transition planning and spending time with the awesome team at North Shore Community Development Coalition. Much love for all the love, community & team this week. Thanks especially to Mikki L. Wilson, Lucy Corchado & Leonette Strout for some very kind words & fun memories. Thanks to Ashley Ganem & Nicci Roebuck & Sheila Zorilla for planning truly lovely events. To Saniego Sanchez for my last (for now) Punto stroll, imagining what could be. There is no better way to end such a remarkable journey. Finally, thanks to Felicia Pierce for your kindness, grace & wonderful memories this week & always. There is no one I’d rather be passing that magenta baton to. North Shore CDC is in superb hands.

Please join us on Thursday, June 13th as we celebrate the exciting new chapter of North Shore CDC, honoring the 18 year legacy of Mickey Northcutt and toasting our new CEO, Felicia Pierce. Stop by our office at 96 Lafayette Street in Salem between 5:30 and 8:30 PM to enjoy live music, drink, eat, connect, and celebrate! To RSVP, contact Ashley Ganem at [email protected]!

It’s a wild experience to reach the last hour of the last day as CEO of North Shore Community Development Coalition, an organization I’ve been with for 18 years. What I know at this moment: * I love this work as much today as I did the day I walked in during the Spring of 2006. * Being a part of a mission driven team has given me such purpose & inspiration to fight for more resources & more opportunities and to push myself to do the aspects of the job which were a challenge. What a gift it is to be a part of a mission that matters. * The community development movement remains just that: a movement to bring investment and opportunity to the communities in the US which need it the most. It means fighting for economic and social justice in everything we do. One doesn’t have to be a CDC CEO to be a part of this movement. * Team is essential. We spend more time with our professional teams than many do with family members. Being kind, patient & encouraging is part of our contract with each other. North Shore CDC’s team is second to none. Although I will remain involved in certain projects of NSCDC for a bit longer, the end of my tenure as CEO is nevertheless a milestone of my life. Thanks to everyone for being a part of my experience.

“Good transportation as well as good roads are necessary to promote sustainable tourism.” - Lailah Gifty Akita 🏙 This quote couldn't be more true for the City of Salem, Massachusetts, which welcomes over two million tourists per year, most of them in the month of October. 🛣 I am excited to announce that the JM Goldson team will work under Juliet Walker and Meredyth Sanders of Kittelson & Associates, Inc. on Salem's Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan. 🔉 As a local who grew up walking these streets and completed my Master's fellowship engaging and advocating for Salem's Point Neighborhood with North Shore Community Development Coalition, I know just how passionate and engaged the Salem community is. I look forward to returning to Salem and connecting with former colleagues to bring transportation safety to a city so near and dear to my heart!

We are so grateful to Destination Salem for bringing the Point to the forefront of their 2024 Visitor Guide and Map! Check out this feature in The Salem News to learn more. Mural "Generations/Generaciónes" by David Fichter.

“Art, for us, is a vehicle to connect to the people and the neighborhood." - Saniego Sanchez Check out this feature in Northshore Magazine written by Sarah Shemkus that highlights Salem as an Arts and Culture destination. https://lnkd.in/eGYxXR9A

Thank you Rinus Oosthoek and the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce for hosting an amazing Salem Awards Event tonight . It was wonderful to catch up with familiar faces and make new connections. Salem is truly a diverse community brimming with opportunity for economic development and growth. Amazing job to Peabody Essex Museum it was a beautiful event! A special shout out to North Shore Community Development Coalition ‘s Development Director Ashley Ganem , Mayor Dominick Pangallo the Salem Flea Market and The Hive Workspace and Business Center and for making it a memorable event. #SalemChamber #CommunityGrowth #NetworkingOpportunities #BusinessDevelopment

What an impactful year. Grateful for so many partners and advocates that helped to make this happen! Dominick Pangallo, Kim Driscoll, Manny Cruz, Joan Lovely, Seth Moulton, Paul Tucker, North Shore Community Development Coalition, The Greater Boston Food Bank, Salem State University, City of Salem, Massachusetts, Salem Chamber of Commerce, North Shore Chamber-Commerce And so many more individuals and local businesses, thank you!

🎉 We have an exciting announcement! 🎉 After a unanimous board vote, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of Felicia Pierce, our current Deputy CEO, as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer effective June 1st. This comes on the heels of the announcement of Mickey Northcutt’s resignation after eighteen years of service as the CEO. Click the link below to see the full announcement!