Braintree Village Youth Celebrate Annual Basketball League

More than 50 volunteers, staff and residents of Braintree Village – a 324-unit apartment community managed by full-service real estate firm Peabody Properties, Inc. – recently celebrated the annual Building Bridges Youth Basketball League with representatives of the Braintree Police Department and the local community.

Now in its eighth year, the Building Bridges Youth Basketball League – a six-week, interactive program at Braintree Village funded through a MassHousing Youth Resident Activities Program grant and supported by the Braintree Police Department– has provided children and teens, with an opportunity to improve their basketball skills through weekly practices and games. Equally important, through this initiative, young residents work closely with a team of adult volunteers who become mentors and role models, helping the youngsters develop leadership and communications skills, build their self-esteem, and learn to respect themselves and others.

During the celebration, youth program participants and volunteer coaches, John Sealey and Kaeleen Price, were presented with citations from Mayor Joseph Sullivan for their involvement in the league. Additionally, parents of participants were recognized by Peabody Properties’ Resident Services department for their commitment and dedication to the program.

According to Lynne Sales, Director of Resident Services at Peabody Properties, the basketball league at Braintree Village provides an opportunity for residents ages five through seventeen to take part in a sport they love while learning skills from well-respected community members. “It’s a privilege to partner with the Braintree Police Department on such a life-changing program for our young residents. We look forward to continuing this program and are committed to building on this collaboration with the Braintree community,” said Sales.

Photo 1: Pictured, from left to right, are Braintree Village residents Shanae Roberts, Elijah Grant, 10 months, Isaiah Grant, 3, and Thelma Roberts, Braintree Village Tenant's Association President.

Photo 2: Pictured, from left to right, is Braintree Police Officer Edward Wu, Braintree Village resident Joelanier Baez, 11, and Braintree Chief of Police Russell Jenkins.

About Peabody Properties, Inc.

Headquartered in Braintree, MA, Peabody Properties— a full-service real-estate firm— manages in excess of 10,000 units of housing, primarily in New England, with offices located in New Jersey and Florida. An award-winning, privately held corporation and Accredited Management Organization (AMO), Peabody Properties 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. For more information please visit http://www.peabodyproperties.com.