Commentary: Tax credit presents an opportunity to invest in housing, workforce and communities

What if, without contacting your elected representatives, you could provide state funding to the places you believe need it most? One of the state’s most successful economic development programs enables you to do just that.The Community Investment Tax Credit provides a rebate of 50% on donations to any one of about 60 community development corporations (CDCs) in Massachusetts. These nonprofit organizations have unassailable track records of building affordable homes, supporting small busin