SCI in Action
SCI Pitch Contest Projects Busy This Summer
Young leaders from Soley put their 2026 SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest project into action with a cultural celebration for Boston youth to learn about and embrace multiple cultures.
What’s New
Connection Corner
Connection Corner: August 2026
David’s new monthly Connection Corner rounds up the ideas and research shaping his thinking on social connection. This month: podcast takeaways, the importance of developing local leaders, and a remembrance of Dr. Robert Coles.
Social Capital
Harvard Reunion Talk on Social Connection
I was honored to be invited to be one of eight speakers offering “Nuggets of Wisdom” at my 35th Harvard reunion recently. My talk, “Better Get Yourself Connected,” drew upon our work here at SCI and offered practical tips for Read more
Community Connections
LET Family Night 2026
LET Family Night 2026 In celebration of SCI’s high school LET interns, SCI held its inaugural LET Family Night on April 23, 2026 at the Woburn Public Library Program Room. Guests participated in a facilitated activity designed to spark meaningful Read more
Civic Engagement
14 Youth Teams Awarded $20,000 in Grants at 2026 SCI Pitch Event
99 Greater Boston Youth Pitched Community-Changing Ideas in Arts & Culture, Bridge-Building, and Mental Health on April 11th.
Youth Leadership
LET Celebrates Woburn Kindness Day 2026
LET Celebrates Woburn Kindness Day 2026 SCI’s Leaders for Everyone’s Tomorrow (LET) celebrated the 2026 Woburn Kindness Day with a self-care reflection activity at the Woburn Public Library Teen Room on March 18. Youth participants designed a 5×5 bingo card Read more
Community Connections
Introducing the Mental Health Track – 2026 Youth Grant Pitch Contest
Introducing the Bridge-Building Track – 2026 Youth Grant Pitch Contest The SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest provides youth with access to adult-mentoring relationships, financial, and network-building resources, while intentionally cultivating connections across socioeconomic barriers in Greater Boston. This year, the Read more
Community Connections
Introducing the Bridge-Building Track – 2026 Youth Grant Pitch Contest
Introducing the Bridge-Building Track – 2026 Youth Grant Pitch Contest The SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest provides youth with access to adult-mentoring relationships, financial, and network-building resources, while intentionally cultivating connections across socioeconomic barriers in Greater Boston. This year, the Read more
Civic Engagement
Meet the Judging Panel of the 2026 SCI Pitch Event!
On Saturday, April 11th there will be 15 judges making important decisions for SCI’s Youth Grant Pitch Contest through the 2026 Pitch Event, a powerful showcase of youth leadership, innovation and action.
Community Connections
Introducing the Arts & Culture Track – 2026 Youth Grant Pitch Contest
Introducing the Arts & Culture Track – 2026 Youth Grant Pitch Contest The SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest provides youth with access to adult-mentoring relationships, financial, and network-building resources, while intentionally cultivating connections across socioeconomic barriers in Greater Boston. This Read more
