Thriving, Inclusive Communities – The Work Ahead At SCI, we are deeply passionate about cultivating authentic connections among ALL community members. Our work is all the more important as we move past election day in our deeply divided country. Millions of words will be shared in the coming days analyzing 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…
This summer, Social Capital Inc. partnered with the North Suburban YMCA and the James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn in their summer camp programs to foster safe spaces and growth opportunities for the migrant youth in Woburn, thanks to the tireless efforts of Vitalie Memeus.
While SCI’s Leaders for an Equitable Tomorrow (LET) interns Jacoby Altman, Luke Sheldon, and Valery Verdier strategized program plans for the upcoming school year, activities related to mental health and social justice were also sprinkled throughout their summer.
With their SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest (YGPC) grant award of $1,200, the Intrepid Keystone Club launched their Bridging the Gap Fair on June 8, 2024. The Intrepid Keystone Club is a team of youth leaders at the JLM Boys & Girls Club of Woburn that aims to provide leadership development opportunities for high school teens through academic success, career preparation, and community service.
This Cultivating Connections podcast episode explores how a local farmers market can build community. Guest Fred Yen discusses his journey and involvement in the Winchester Farmers Market and related community initiatives. He shares how his passion for community building and social justice led to the market’s inception, inspired by his Read more…
Intergenerational engagement was evident through the You, Me & AI: A Multigenerational Conversation On Mental Health, Bias & Digital Inclusion workshop on Wednesday, May 22nd, at the Woburn Public Library. The public workshop was offered through the Leaders for an Equitable Tomorrow (LET) program and hosted by Social Capital Inc., the Network For Social Justice, Joint Family, and the Woburn Public Library.
Join SCI for a lunch event where you will gain insights from our panelists, celebrate a community, and of course, make connections! The event will feature the SCI Connect for Community Impact Award presentation, sponsored by Eastern Bank. This year’s award will be given to the Quincy community, with Tim Read more…
In this episode of the Cultivating Connections podcast, host David Crowley engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Sulagna (Dia) Ghosh, the founder of Joint Family, a social initiative aimed at bridging generational gaps to address pressing social issues. Dia explains the core principles of Joint Family, which include community engagement, Read more…
