About Us
The Franklin Park Development Tenants Association (F.P.D.T.A.) emerged in 1992, amid the height of the Boston City crime spree and drug infestation. Frustrated with the current conditions, community member banded together and launched a bold initiative in direct response to the swirling crisis. Out of this initiative was birthed the Franklin Park Development Tenants Association who’s solution was to organize a program that would work to address issues that exist in education, community empowerment, and economic development. From the outset, the mission of (FPDTA) was to enhance the quality of life for its residents and surrounding neighborhoods. As part of the response, the FPDTA launched a summer camp program known as sunrise summer camp. This summer program focused on providing a unique academic and recreational experience that brought with it an eclectic mix of activities ranging from music, art, technology and the sciences. The association took it a step further and organized a budget that would fund a team of camp counselors and a teen supervisor (ages 15-18) of monitoring and carrying out daily summer camp activities.
About the Franklin Park Development Tenants Association
We are a Nonprofit the Formed in 1989 because of the condition of our housing owned by HUD. we went to HUD with the then President MS Emma Terry who passed in 1999.In 1091we approached HUD- Housing and Urban Development about becoming part of the Demo Dispo Program. This program was fund in Washington to help residents to take command of their housing. We were granted permission in 1993 .
We proceeded, we were allotted moneys through Mass Housing Finance to hire a lawyer, developer, architects and construction. We attended meetings got partners and proceeded to redevelop our development. We were even able to Develop 10 Condo ‘s for first time home ownership. We have just finished our second redevelopment of Franklin Highlands. As tenants we are very proud of what we have been able to accomplish. Our greatest astonishment is our new state of the art Community Center.
Our Mission & Goals
We are dedicated to building a safe/secure neighborhood while providing services and opportunities that enhance the quality of life for our residents and surrounding communities.
Programs
Sunrise Summer Camp
Sunrise Summer Camp was started in 1994, and has been in existence ever since.
We have come a long way, from the little engine that could, to a big locomotive that employsteens from our property and surrounding areas to work as counselors at the Sunrise camp. The children that attend camp will be going on an abundance of trips. They will do many exciting things, such as crafts, cooking, soccer, and lacrosse.
These are only a few of the wonderful things that go on at Sunrise camp. If you are interested in having your child or children attend, call 617-427-7677, and ask for Patricia Mayo or Juanita Pitts.
After School Program
Our After School program starts in October of each year, and continues into May. We take children from te property and the surrounding area. The program in Monday through Thursday, from 3pm to 5pm each day. For information about the after school program, please call 617-427-7677, and ask for Patricia Mayo or Juanita Pitts.
Team Members
Patricia Mayo
President – Ceo – Owner
Resident Service Coordinator
Resident – lived on the property since 1989
I love where I live and want to my community stay beautiful
Juanita Pitts
Resident Service Coordinator – Program Director
A long term resident who also serves as vice-president.
She is an integral part of the program design and function
Saydah Dambreville
Treasurer
Resident Service Coordinator
I am the treasurer and a resident, and I sit on the board I am here to help serve the property and the community
Fredrick Johnathan
Site Coordinator for the center.
Co-manages the After School Program Monday through Thursdays at the center.
Offers One-on-One help for adults with digital and professional needs.
David Veiga
Offers Resume Building and Job Search on Wednesdays at the center for the residents.
With Osayi, he co-owns Steadfast Solutions for many years.
He also works throughout many sites throughout the Metro area such as:
Georgetown Homes, Mandela Homes, etc.
Serge Doranzil
Lead Technical Site Coordinator.
Offers an After School program Monday through Thursday at the center for all students.
Also holds Bingo games on Mondays for Adults.
Assists adults and and youth with technical and professional assistance.
Works throughout Boston teaching senior citizens and offering Creative programs.
Osayi Erhabor
Holds Professional Skills Trainings and Computer Basics classes for adults on Tuesday at the center. Work with computer centers throughout the city of Boston and beyond including:
Roxse homes, Camfield Estates, Academy Homes, SMS. Osayi is currently partnered with David Veiga; they own Steadfast Solutions.