Commonwealth Land Trust Celebrates 40 Years with Ribbon Cutting at Warren Street Supportive Housing Development BOSTON, MA – Yesterday, November 19, 2025, Commonwealth Land Trust (CLT) celebrated the ribbon cutting of its newest supportive housing development on 570 Warren Street, marking 40 years of providing safe, affordable housing to residents across Massachusetts. The event brought together city and state leaders, partner organizations, funders, residents, and community partners to honor CLT’s impact on housing and neighborhood development. Warren Ribbon Cut 11.19.25.jpg The formal program opened with welcoming remarks from Iva Comey, President and CEO of CLT, who introduced the dual purpose of the event – celebrating CLT’s 40th anniversary and cutting the ribbon on the Warren Street development. Bruce Henderson, CLT Board Chair, followed with reflections on CLT’s decades-long impact and the importance of supportive housing in Boston. Remarks from public officials and housing partners highlighted the broad coalition behind the project. State-level perspectives were shared by Sarah McKeever, Director of Supportive Housing at Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC), and Jennifer Halstrom, Director, Housing and Homeless Services, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, who emphasized the vital role of state investment in supportive housing. The City of Boston was represented by Sheila Dillion, Chief of Housing and Director of the Mayor's Office of Housing, and Adam Goldstein, Program Lead for Permanent Supportive Housing, who reaffirmed Boston’s commitment to expanding deeply affordable and supportive housing under the Wu Administration. Staff from the Boston Housing Authority were also in attendance. Partner organization leaders then offered insights on collaboration across the housing ecosystem. Joyce Tavon, CEO of Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA), and Emily Haber, President & CEO of Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC), reflected on the interconnected work of agencies and nonprofits that make developments like Warren Street possible. Community voices were also centered: Mike Kozu shared a neighborhood perspective on the value of stable housing and long-term community partnerships. Two CLT residents – Jason, who shared his personal story, and Jennifer, who delivered an original poem – brought the program’s impact to life, underscoring the human meaning behind the development. Representatives from the offices of elected officials in the area were also in attendance, including State Senator Liz Miranda (Second Suffolk), Boston City Councilor At-Large Henry Santana, and Councilor-elect Miniard Culpepper. Of the project, Senator Miranda said, “The 570 Warren Street project represents the kind of community-rooted investment that our neighborhoods deserve. CLT’s model shows what happens when we center dignity, care, and long-term stability. I’m honored to support this work and proud to celebrate homes that uplift individuals and strengthen Roxbury.” The program concluded with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, where CLT leadership, partners, and residents gathered for group photos and media coverage. The celebration continued into the afternoon with food, music, tours, and fellowship. “This milestone reflects decades of dedication to ensuring everyone has a safe place to call home,” said Iva Comey, President and CEO of CLT. “The Warren Street development exemplifies our mission, and we are proud to celebrate 40 years of housing stability and community impact.”

 Commonwealth Land Trust Celebrates 40 Years with Ribbon Cutting at Warren Street Supportive Housing Development

BOSTON, MA

 – Yesterday, November 19, 2025, Commonwealth Land Trust (CLT) celebrated the ribbon cutting of its newest supportive housing development on 570 Warren Street, marking 40 years of providing safe, affordable housing to residents across Massachusetts. The event brought together city and state leaders, partner organizations, funders, residents, and community partners to honor CLT’s impact on housing and neighborhood development.

The formal program opened with welcoming remarks from Iva Comey, President and CEO of CLT, who introduced the dual purpose of the event – celebrating CLT’s 40th anniversary and cutting the ribbon on the Warren Street development. Bruce Henderson, CLT Board Chair, followed with reflections on CLT’s decades-long impact and the importance of supportive housing in Boston.

Remarks from public officials and housing partners highlighted the broad coalition behind the project. State-level perspectives were shared by Sarah McKeever, Director of Supportive Housing at Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC), and Jennifer Halstrom, Director, Housing and Homeless Services, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, who emphasized the vital role of state investment in supportive housing. 

The City of Boston was represented by Sheila Dillion, Chief of Housing and Director of the Mayor's Office of Housing, and Adam Goldstein, Program Lead for Permanent Supportive Housing, who reaffirmed Boston’s commitment to expanding deeply affordable and supportive housing under the Wu Administration. Staff from the Boston Housing Authority were also in attendance.

Partner organization leaders then offered insights on collaboration across the housing ecosystem. Joyce Tavon, CEO of Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA), and Emily Haber, President & CEO of Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC), reflected on the interconnected work of agencies and nonprofits that make developments like Warren Street possible. Community voices were also centered: Mike Kozu shared a neighborhood perspective on the value of stable housing and long-term community partnerships.

Two CLT residents – Jason, who shared his personal story, and Jennifer, who delivered an original poem – brought the program’s impact to life, underscoring the human meaning behind the development.

Representatives from the offices of elected officials in the area were also in attendance, including State Senator Liz Miranda (Second Suffolk), Boston City Councilor At-Large Henry Santana, and Councilor-elect Miniard Culpepper. Of the project, Senator Miranda said, “The 570 Warren Street project represents the kind of community-rooted investment that our neighborhoods deserve. CLT’s model shows what happens when we center dignity, care, and long-term stability. I’m honored to support this work and proud to celebrate homes that uplift individuals and strengthen Roxbury.”

The program concluded with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, where CLT leadership, partners, and residents gathered for group photos and media coverage. The celebration continued into the afternoon with food, music, tours, and fellowship.

“This milestone reflects decades of dedication to ensuring everyone has a safe place to call home,” said Iva Comey, President and CEO of CLT. “The Warren Street development exemplifies our mission, and we are proud to celebrate 40 years of housing stability and community impact.”