Don’t miss the 2025 SCI Idealist Celebration! Feeling like you could use some inspiration? At our SCI Idealist Celebration, you are guaranteed to leave inspired. At a time when connections are limited and our differences can appear to be overwhelming, our mission at SCI feels more important than ever. We Read more…
Nominate the next SCI Rising Idealist! When looking at the nominees for our SCI Idealists last year, we found there were a few that met our description of an SCI Idealist, even though they are quite early in their careers. We created the SCI Rising Idealist to create an opportunity Read more…
Promoting Community Joy and Well-Being in East Boston In this episode, guest Justin Pasquariello shares about why he puts community joy at the center of his work. Justin talks about the importance of social connection as one of the five pillars of joy, and how this framework for promoting joy Read more…
Supporting Community Resilience and Collaboration with Liberty Mutual In this episode, guests Katrina Shaw and Lindsay Mason engage in a thoughtful discussion about the community-focused initiatives of Liberty Mutual. They begin by sharing personal stories that shaped their commitment to philanthropy and volunteerism. The conversation then transitions to the mission Read more…
2024 SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest Project Greater Love Tabernacle Youth Ministry – Greater Love Tabernacle Church, Dorchester The Greater Love Tabernacle Youth Ministry YGPC will used their $1,000 award to develop a back-to-school kickoff cookout conference for inner-city youth that focuses on providing a safe space, promoting positive mental Read more…
2024 SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest Project The Dreamers – Cambridge Community Art Center Through the creation of visual art, The Dreamers Youth Team hopes to make public artwork that strikes a conversation; one that can help bring awareness to issues surrounding mental health. With their grant award of $1,000, Read more…
2024 SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest Project Lynn Lady Leaders (L.L.L.), Boys & Girls Club of Lynn With the help of the SCI Pitch Contest funding, the Boys & Girls Club of Lynn launched this new member-founded program (one of their first!). The Lynn Lady Leaders from the Lynn Boys Read more…
2024 SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest Project Arts and Culture Committee – Mayor’s Youth Council, Boston The Arts and Culture Committee team’s goal with their project was to represent youth voices and the multicultural communities in Boston. They were awarded $1,200 to host an event called the Cultural Canvas Gallery Read more…
The Power of Relationships in Philanthropy & Educational Access This Cultivating Connections podcast episode features a rich conversation with George “Chip” Greenidge, Jr., a veteran in philanthropy, education and nonprofit leadership. He shares his insights on the importance of mentoring, his passion for higher education access and promoting racial justice. Read more…
Partnerships and Mentoring for Boston Youth with Pedro Cruz This episode of the Cultivating Connections podcast features Pedro Cruz, the Executive Director of the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement (OYEA) for the City of Boston. Pedro shares his inspiring journey into youth work, rooted in his experiences growing up Read more…