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Celebrating 50 Years of Peabody

In 2026, Peabody marks fifty years of service, leadership, and community impact. This milestone is more than an anniversary — it is a reflection of the values that have guided our work since the beginning.

Founded by Edward A. Fish and carried forward through the leadership of Karen Fish Will and Melissa Fish-Crane, Peabody has always believed that housing is about people. Our mission has never been solely to build or manage homes, but to create stability, dignity, and opportunity for the individuals and families we serve.

As we celebrate five decades of impact, we remain grounded in the same belief that started it all: when people have a place to call home, lives change.

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Our Story:
A Legacy Built on Heart

Peabody's story began with a simple but powerful vision — that housing should be rooted in compassion, responsibility, and human connection. Edward A. Fish founded the company with the belief that stable housing strengthens communities and creates opportunity.

That legacy was carried forward through decades of leadership by Karen Fish Will, whose commitment to mission, integrity, and service helped shape Peabody into the organization it is today. Under the leadership of Melissa Fish-Crane, Peabody continues to evolve while staying true to its core values — prioritizing people, fostering strong communities, and leading with heart.

Fifty years later, Peabody is defined not just by the communities we serve, but by the people who make this work possible every day.

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16,350+

Apartment Homes

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5+

Decades of Service Across Multiple Regions

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260+

Communities Supported Through Housing, Services, and Volunteerism

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650+

Dedicated Team Members

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Honoring 50 Years with
50 Acts of Kindness

To honor this milestone, Peabody is launching 50 Acts of Kindness, a year-long initiative rooted in service and community connection.

Throughout 2026, our team members, residents, partners, and nonprofit collaborators will come together to complete fifty meaningful acts of kindness across the communities we serve. These moments will reflect the heart of our mission — supporting individuals and families, uplifting communities, and giving back in ways that matter.

Why 50 Acts of Kindness Matters

  • A celebration of fifty years rooted in purpose and care
  • A collective commitment to kindness, service, and connection
  • A continuation of the values that inspired Peabody’s founding
  • A tribute to the people and communities who shape our mission every day

Featured Acts of Kindness

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Borden Place

Residents came together to create hand‑painted “happy rocks,” each one carrying a message of encouragement, hope, and connection. These small but meaningful tokens will be placed throughout the community at Borden Place as quiet reminders that kindness can be found and shared anywhere.

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Peabody Resident Services Department

The Peabody Resident Services Department came together at their January Quarterly Meeting to donate diapers to the Lowell Diaper Bank. The Lowell Diaper Bank supports 120–130 local families each month and distributes between 125,000 and 150,000 diapers annually. We were thrilled to collect donations to support families in need across our local communities. 1,000 diapers were donated by the RSC Department.

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The Fairways

Residents of The Fairways in Lakeville showed incredible generosity by donating 100 pounds of food to the Sacred Heart Food Pantry in Middleboro.
 

Serving families across Middleboro, Lakeville, Rochester, and Carver, this donation will have a wide-reaching impact. Staff and residents are proud to make this an ongoing effort—supporting our neighbors one donation at a time.

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Borden Place and Bedford Towers

Residents from Borden Place and Bedford Towers came together—stitch by stitch—to support the Southcoast Hospitals Group Ambassador Program, which creates baby baskets for newborns and families in need.

Together, they donated: 458 baby & toddler hats, 5 blankets, 17 headbands, 3 dress sets, 15 pairs of booties and 33 matching hat & bootie sets

This heartfelt effort was made possible through yarn purchased via our Regional Wellness Nurse budget, generous donations from residents no longer knitting, families honoring loved ones, and a touching contribution made in memory of a resident’s mother—an avid knitter.

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The Charlestown and The Machon

The Machon residents came together to create heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards for our friends at The Charlestown, and they returned to favor sending heartfelt greeting cards back, sharing joy, creativity, and meaningful connection. These thoughtful handmade cards remind us that small acts of kindness can brighten someone’s day and strengthen the bonds between our properties.

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Monsignor Neagle

Residents at Monsignor Neagle Apartments enjoyed a fun and meaningful craft night with the Mystic Valley Key Club. They created colorful pipe cleaner flowers and collaborated on a “Grateful Garland,” sharing things they’re thankful for. The evening was filled with creativity, connection, and kindness, leaving a lasting impact on both the residents and the youth involved.

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Resident Services and GAFC

During their annual department meeting at Braintree Village, Resident Services and GAFC teams came together to support the Marge Crispin Food Pantry, donating over 30 bags of food. The effort highlighted teamwork, community spirit, and their ongoing commitment to the #Peabody50ActsofKindness initiative.

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Borden Place

Borden Place launched its own creative kindness initiative, featuring a “Spread Kindness Like Glitter” board where residents and staff share and celebrate thoughtful acts, both big and small, happening throughout the community.

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Kaeleen Price - Women’s Lunch Place

Kaeleen Price took on the Boston Marathon while raising funds for Women’s Lunch Place, which supports women facing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. She raised a total of $26,891 to help provide meals, healthcare, and housing support—making a meaningful impact and bringing hope to women in need.

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Melville Towers Resident Review

A Melville Towers resident left a 5-star review which reads "Grateful during a rough period of adulthood i stumbled upon this mixed income housing complex and I've been satisfied with the staff and maintenance/ front office and most importantly Ms. Tanya. Who is an understanding service coordinators if you require insight and recourses."

"The residents here at Melville are some of the kindest people I have had the opportunity to work with and it's because of them that I continue to do the work I love to do!" - Tanya Teixeira

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Rogers Hall

At Rogers Hall, residents are recognized through a monthly Kindness Award, celebrating individuals who have been nominated by their neighbors for acts of compassion and positivity that strengthen the community. 🏆

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Bourne Mill and Solara

Bourne Mill is proud to partner with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and Assistant Director of Hunger Services, Katrina Lawson, to bring the Produce To The People program to residents each week.

Every Monday from 10:00–11:30 AM (excluding holidays), residents are invited to visit the South Corridor entrance to receive free, fresh produce in a welcoming and supportive community setting. This week alone, the program served 36 households with healthy fruits and vegetables.

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Bedford Green Apartments

At Bedford Green Apartments, resident Richard “Dick” Duffey recently participated in the Town of Bedford’s Mental Health Awareness Day through the Yellow Tulip Project, helping spread kindness and encouragement by painting uplifting words and phrases on rocks placed throughout the Town’s Daffodil Garden for all to enjoy.

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PRSI

In the spirit of giving, our team also supported Horizon House through donations as part of Peabody Properties' 50 Acts of Kindness-helping provide essential items to individuals on their journey to recovery.

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Logan Square Residences

Residents enjoyed painting rocks with encouraging messages and writing uplifting notes to brighten someone's day. Through these simple acts of kindness, neighbors shared smiles, inspired one another, and strengthened the sense of community that makes Logan Square such a special place to call home. 

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Monsignor Neagle Apartments

Our team had the privilege of providing complimentary haircuts to residents as a simple way to show appreciation, celebrate fatherhood, and spread a little extra kindness throughout the community.

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Chelsea Village

We are proud to shine this Kindness Spotlight on the residents and team members of Chelsea Village, whose generosity and community spirit made this year's Community Cookout a memorable success.

With what may have been the largest turnout in community history, residents came together for an afternoon of great food, laughter, games, and connection. One of the highlights was seeing neighbors share homemade desserts, reflecting the kindness and welcoming spirit that make Chelsea Village feel like home.

A special thank you to Trinayse Mohammed for exemplifying kindness and teamwork. Although she attended as a visitor, she noticed the team was short-staffed and immediately jumped in to help. From serving food and assisting with games to engaging with residents, her positive attitude helped make the event a success, and residents loved having her there.

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Frandy Garcon and Karla Rivas

We are proud to shine this Kindness Spotlight on Frandy Garcon, Service Manager, and Karla Rivas, Resident Services Coordinator, who recently participated in a local 5K race in support of a meaningful cause, Miles for Migraine.

Together, Frandy and Karla represented The Peabody Companies with enthusiasm, community spirit, and a commitment to giving back. Through his participation, Frandy raised $400, helping support the mission of the event and demonstrating how even small acts can make a big impact.

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Rosa Nunez and Jacquelyn Cope

Rosa Nunez is being recognized in this Kindness Spotlight for her thoughtful and generous gesture during a Peabody kickball game. When teammate Jacquelyn Cope arrived without sneakers and her sandal broke just before the game, Rosa immediately offered her own sneakers—and they happened to be the perfect size! Her willingness to help a teammate she barely knew is a wonderful example of kindness, teamwork, and the supportive spirit of the Peabody community.

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Rogers Hall

Residents painted rocks with uplifting messages such as "You Are Loved," "Spread Sunshine," and "You Can Do It!" to remind local students that they are supported, valued, and capable of amazing things. By sharing kindness beyond their own community and reaching out to local students, Rogers Hall residents demonstrated how small acts of compassion can create meaningful connections and make a positive impact throughout the larger community.

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50 backpacks

As part of Peabody’s 50 Acts of Kindness, our employees purchased 50 backpacks and school supplies, then came together to pack them for young residents of Braintree Village and Fieldstone Apartments.

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Borden Place

The residents and staff of Borden Place recently came together to honor a very special member of their community, Maria Mullarky.

After many years of dedicated service as Borden Place’s cleaner, Maria recently made the difficult decision to retire due to her ALS diagnosis and the progression of her condition. When Maria stopped by to return her keys and company phone, residents and staff surprised her with a heartfelt tribute to celebrate the impact she has made on their community.

Residents stopped by with cards, hugs, and well wishes for “their Maria” — a reflection of the lasting connections she built over the years. Known for her kindness, positive spirit, and willingness to help others, Maria also served as a trusted Portuguese translator for many residents and became an important part of the Borden Place family.

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