“The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) has received a $250,000 grant from Capital One to launch an innovative housing initiative aimed at helping small business owners who provide at-home early childhood education achieve housing stability and homeownership.

“The funding will support the acquisition of workforce housing for educators in JPNDC’s network, helping address the growing challenges posed by rising housing costs across Boston and the South Shore. The program is designed to strengthen both housing security and small business sustainability by creating pathways to homeownership for entrepreneurs who serve families and children throughout the region.

“ ‘JPNDC’s roots are in community, and affordable housing and supporting local businesses are at the cornerstone of our mission,’ said Teronda Ellis, CEO of Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation. ‘Small businesses are the economic engine of our economy. Educators have deep roots in the communities they serve, and with rising costs, many are facing displacement because they cannot control expenses, the largest being housing. Through the generosity of Capital One, this program will enable us to provide economic stability to these small businesses, so they can continue to support working families across Boston and in the South Shore.’ ”

— “JPNDC Secures $250,000 Capital One Grant to Support Homeownership for Early Childhood Educators and Small Business Owners,” by Boston Real Estate Times, June 15, 2026