Leah Mulrenan, Author at SCI Social Capital Inc.

Podcast

Investing in Cultivators by Supporting SCI

Investing in Cultivators by Supporting SCI 00:00:00 In this episode of the SCI Podcast, David Crowley speaks with longtime supporter and volunteer Beth Llewellyn-Lavoie about why supporting Social Capital Inc. is so important. About the Guest Beth Llewellyn-Lavoie, is a seasoned executive with deep expertise in both the profit and Read more…

By Leah Mulrenan, 2 weeksDecember 29, 2025 ago

Social Capital

Why Give Now

Why Consider Giving in 2025? In our Giving Season communications, we’ve been highlighting why this is such an important time to give to SCI…we have launched an exciting new strategic plan, with the goal of developing 1,000 Social Capital Cultivators™ — the emerging leaders our communities urgently need. Plus, we Read more…

By Leah Mulrenan, 2 weeksDecember 29, 2025 ago

SCI Spotlight

Empower Youth Leaders

Empower Young Leaders with SCI Over the course of two years, Divine and her peers were awarded nearly $4,000 through SCI’s Pitch Contest while receiving mentorship from their volunteer coaches. What started off as a 6-week, self-care pilot project for teen girls at the Boys & Girls Club of Lynn Read more…

By Leah Mulrenan, 1 monthDecember 1, 2025 ago

SCI Spotlight

2026 SCI Idealist Celebration

The SCI Idealist Award honors individuals who exemplify the mission of our organization – strengthening communities through their vision, ability to bring diverse individuals together, and dedicated service. We are thrilled to be announcing our latest SCI Idealist Honorees!

By Leah Mulrenan, 2 monthsNovember 20, 2025 ago

Community Connections

2025 SCI Summer Concert Series

2025 SCI Summer Concert Series at Horn Pond Concludes! On Friday, August 15, 175 community members gathered at Horn Pond’s scenic Ice House Park to enjoy the final performance of the 2025 SCI Summer Concert Series, featuring alternative R&B singer-songwriter J-Renee (www.jordanrbrown.com). J-Renee is a Boston-based independent artist and Harvard Read more…

By Leah Mulrenan, 5 monthsAugust 28, 2025 ago

Community Connections

5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Welcomed 400 Guests

Woburn’s 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Welcomed 400 Guests On Saturday, June 21st, the Woburn community came together in vibrant unity for the 5th annual Juneteenth Woburn celebration, held at the Woburn Public Library. Over 400 attendees took part in a day filled with culture, education, music, and powerful messages of Read more…

By Leah Mulrenan, 7 monthsJune 26, 2025 ago

Press Release

Statement on SCI AmeriCorps Grant Termination Notice – April 2025

Statement on SCI AmeriCorps Grant Termination Notice Update: a federal court injunction eventually reinstated the AmeriCorps grants that had been illegally terminated. However, that only came after months of uncertainty about the status of the program,, which was very stressful for AmeriCorps members and highly disruptive to programming. The capricious Read more…

By Leah Mulrenan, 9 monthsApril 28, 2025 ago

Podcast

Working Together for Long-Term Change

Working Together for Long-Term Change Turahn Dorsey joins the Cultivating Connections podcast to discuss his extensive work in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors to promote economic mobility and equity. He outlines the Eastern Bank Foundation’s mission to bridge gaps in prosperity by investing in small business ecosystems, early childhood Read more…

By Leah Mulrenan, 9 monthsApril 23, 2025 ago

Civic Engagement

2025 SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest Recap

15 Youth Teams Awarded $20,000 from SCI’s Youth Pitch Event The 4th year of SCI Social Capital Inc.’s Youth Grant Pitch Contest wrapped up at La Colaborativa’s Survival & Economic Development Center with a Pitch Event on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Fifteen student teams from nonprofits, schools, and community programs Read more…

By Leah Mulrenan, 9 monthsApril 10, 2025 ago

Podcast

Advancing Equitable Education for All Boston Students

Advancing Equitable Education for All Boston Students Marinell Rousmaniere, CEO of EdVestors, discusses the work of this Boston-based nonprofit focused on systemic improvements in public education. EdVestors works on arts education, math education, and career pathways for secondary school students. The organization emphasizes racial equity and highlights success stories through Read more…

By Leah Mulrenan, 10 monthsMarch 31, 2025 ago