Community Economic Development Center

05/26/2026

We're so excited to bring this former theater back to life, and more importantly, to offer much needed affordable housing, health care services, financial services, legal services, and more in the heart of the Ave! Love The Ave

Thank you for the continued support from MassHousing, Bristol County Savings Bank, MassDevelopment, LISC Massachusetts, Rep. Antonio F. D. Cabral, Chris Hendricks, Mayor Jon Mitchell, Senator Mark Montigny

The renovation of the North End landmark will include one- and two-bedroom units for low-income families, as well as a community clinic, credit union branch, and legal assistance for migrants.

05/15/2026

Thank you Bristol County Savings Bank for this investment in New Bedford’s North End!

New Bedford can count on us! We’re supporting the transformation of the historic Capitol Theater into the Capitol Resilience Hub with a $100,000 multi-year grant. The Hub will help revitalize a portion of Acushnet Avenue — featuring six new apartments, a healthcare clinic, access to ESOL programs and legal/financial services, plus the new Community Economic Development Center headquarters. Learn more about this initiative https://ow.ly/Zz0s50YXQqU

05/04/2026

CEDC staff were excited to participate in recent Operation Clean Sweep Earth Day clean-up efforts in our neighborhood. Love The Ave

04/15/2026

We are so grateful to the MassHousing Neighborhood Stabilization program for a $1.5 million grant to support new affordable apartments that we are developing on Acushnet Ave at the former Capitol Theater space!

Thank you to Rep. Antonio F. D. Cabral, Rep. Chris Hendricks, Sen. Mark Montigny, and Mayor Jon Mitchell for your continued support of this transformative project on Acushnet Ave!

Love The Ave

04/10/2026

CEDC helps many immigrant parents in our community with caregiver affidavits, so they can have some peace of mind that their children will be cared for if they are unexpectedly separated. This legal document gives a trusted adult the ability to care for a child if a parent can’t, from school enrollment to medical decisions.

In this video from New Bedford Light - A community-news organization, CEDC staff member, Bismarelis, explains why this is such an important step to take today.

New Bedford area advocates say parents who fear deportation or are leaving the U.S. should appoint guardians for their children, including older teens. Notic...

03/19/2026

See something. Say something.

Thank you Governor Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell for launching a new online portal for Massachusetts residents to report misconduct by federal immigration agents.

"The tool, located at Mass.gov/fedmisconduct, allows individuals and community members to document incidents involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other federal agencies enforcing civil immigration laws."

Read more ⤵️
https://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/massachusetts-unveils-online-tool-to-report-immigration-agent-misconduct/

03/14/2026

Join us on Monday @ 11am for more information about our upcoming 'Immigrants Day at the State House' event!

https://bit.ly/IDSHinfo

03/12/2026

We’re so excited to help launch all these local food entrepreneurs’ businesses! 🧑🏽‍🍳

Big ideas were on the menu Wednesday night in New Bedford’s North End. On Wednesday evening, March 11, the Community Economic Development Center (CEDC) officially introduced its licensed commercial kitchen facility to the public during a well-attended open house at 235 N. Front Street. The event w...

03/10/2026

ICE out of our courts!

Come lend your voice at this important moment in time to send the message- I.C.E., Get Out of OUR Courts. We'll have speakers with brief remarks, bring your signs.

03/09/2026

Important article on proposed legislation in MA that would strengthen protections for immigrants.

In , we at CEDC see every day how policies like this affect real families. Immigrants in our community are working hard, starting businesses, paying taxes, and raising children, while also navigating a complex and often intimidating legal system. Ensuring that people can access the courts and basic services without fear is critical to maintaining trust and opportunity in our communities.

The bill focuses on courthouse protection, due process rights, detention facility conditions and law enforcement regulations.

03/03/2026

Join us to advocate for public transportation on March 16th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Fall River! Coalition for Social Justice Bus Riders United YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts