Braintree Village, a 324-unit apartment community managed by full-service real estate and property management firm Peabody Properties (http://www.peabodyproperties.com), recently celebrated its 9th Annual Building Bridges Youth Basketball League, along with Braintree Mayor Joseph Sullivan, members of the Braintree Police Department and community members.
(back row, left to right): Braintree Mayor Joseph Sullivan, Coach John Sealey, Braintree Police Chief Paul Shastany, Lt. Michael Moschella, Officer Ed Woo; (front row): Daveon Butler.
The six-week, interactive program at Braintree Village Apartments is funded through a MassHousing Youth Resident Activities Grant (YRAP) and supported by the Braintree Police Department. The popular league has provided children and teens, ages 5-17, with an opportunity to improve their basketball skills through weekly practices and games. Of equal importance is the program’s assistance in helping young residents develop leadership and communication skills to build self-esteem and respect for themselves and others.
During the celebration, League participants and volunteer coaches were presented with citations from Braintree Mayor Sullivan. Parents of program participants were also recognized by Peabody Properties’ Resident Services Department for their commitment to the program.
“This is a life-changing program for many of our young residents at Braintree Village,” said Lynne Sales, Director of Resident Services at Peabody Resident Services, Inc. “It’s a privilege to partner with the Braintree Police Department on this outstanding program; we’re already looking forward to the 10th annual event!”
About Peabody Properties, Inc.
Peabody Properties is a full-service real-estate firm which manages more than 11,000 units of housing, primarily in New England. The award-winning, privately held corporation and Accredited Management Organization (AMO) was incorporated in 1976 and is under the direction of Karen Fish-Will and Melissa Fish-Crane. In 1995, Peabody Properties recognized its long-term commitment to Resident Services as a unique area of expertise within the field of property management and established a new, specialty sector. Peabody Resident Services, Inc. is dedicated solely to the development of support services and programs for residents of affordable housing. Peabody Properties is designated as a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE), is certified by the Massachusetts State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA) and was recently ranked in the top 50 on the 2016 National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) Affordable 100 List. Peabody Properties maintains headquarters at 536 Granite Street, Braintree, MA 02184. The firm also has offices in New Jersey and Florida. For additional information please visit http://www.peabodyproperties.com.
