Who is Charlesview?
Today, Charlesview is
a mix of ethnicities and religions, languages and cultures, and represents a broad
and diverse group of individuals and families --a true microcosm of the larger
Allston-Brighton community.
Residents at Charlesview speak 12
languages. They grow up and grow old here. Over 45% of the households at Charlesview are elderly, and in fact, 21 households have been residents of Charlesview
since the very beginning – 40 years ago. We
are also home to a number of working families. There are 81 children ages 0-12
and 53 children ages 13-18. Our families attend the Gardner school, participate in local youth
sports leagues and work at area businesses.
Meet Our Residents
If you have stopped by to
visit Charlesview’s new coffee shop, you’ve likely been greeted by Michelle
Born and raised in Allston, Michelle has lived at Charlesview for the
past six years, and is a part of the deeply rooted community that has been developed
here.
Q: Tell us about your
background:
Michelle: In addition to serving
as the manager of Corner Cup, I also work at the youth center at Charlesview,
which allows me to interact with children from Charlesview and the
Allston-Brighton community. Currently I am working…a lot! But I plan to go back
to school in the spring.
Q: What are your goals
and aspirations?
M: Well I have four years experience at Goldman Sachs,
serving as an intern. I learned a lot about investment banking and the many
things that they do there. I intend to get a degree in accounting, and would
love to go back there when I get the opportunity and start a career in that
industry.
Q: What does Charlesview
mean to you?
M: It’s a safe community where everyone knows everybody.
It’s filled with nice people that you can trust. As an employee at the youth
center, I know that all the parents know that their kids are going to a safe,
nurturing place when they are with me.
Growing up, they didn't have these types of programs that they do now.
It’s great to see the residents of Allston-Brighton take advantage of them.