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…
Bridging Divides through National Service In the latest episode of the Cultivating Connections podcast, guests Jennifer Leshnower and Tony Lucero engage in an informative discussion about “bridging work” intended to bring people of diverse views and backgrounds together. The conversation centers on how national service programs like AmeriCorps can serve Read more…
From Service to Success: AmeriCorps and the Power of Community Engagement Today’s episode is a special re-release from a series we did in 2022 to celebrate our 20th anniversary! In a conversation celebrating SCI’s 20th anniversary, host David welcomes Roger Wong, the first AmeriCorps member with SCI. They discuss his Read more…
