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Requina Barnes

Homeownership and Financial Literacy Specialist

Requina serves as a Homeownership and Financial Literacy Specialist, helping individuals and families build financial stability, prepare for homeownership, and make informed decisions about their financial futures.

Requina has experience in social work, mental health, education, coaching, training, and community-based services. Throughout her career, she has supported individuals and families in navigating life transitions, financial hardship, housing challenges, and barriers to long-term stability. Her background allows her to approach financial coaching with compassion, cultural responsiveness, and an understanding of the personal and systemic factors that can affect financial well-being.

Requina holds a Master of Social Work and a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She is committed to helping community members increase their financial confidence, overcome barriers, and create sustainable opportunities for themselves and their families.

Learn the story of SCC - watch the mini documentary:

Members of the community in Somerville, MA come together for an illuminated walk to bring attention to gentrification and housing affordability in East Somerville. Produced in collaboration with the Somerville Community Corporation and Mister Francis. Written, directed, and edited by Andrew Eldridge. Produced by Elizabeth Eldridge, Andrew Eldridge.

For tenants of the 100 Homes program, if you are in need of an urgent repair please call 1-617-410-9915. For life-threatening or other emergencies please call 911.

Somerville sits on the original homelands of the Massachusett, Wampanoag, Naumkeag, and Nipmuc tribal nations. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory, and we honor and respect the many diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to this land on which we live and work.

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