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
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
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
Turning Neighbors Into Changemakers ServeNatick is a new initiative to inspire meaningful service and community engagement, turning neighbors into changemakers. Kabir Anand, ServeNatick’s co-founder and president, joins the Cultivating Connections podcast to share how the initiative started and how it has evolved. The project began as part of a competition Read more
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