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SCI Connect for Community Impact: Panel & Award Presentation

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…

By Leah Mulrenan, 11 monthsMay 20, 2024 ago

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Bridging the Generational and Digital Divide with Dia Ghosh

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…

By Leah Mulrenan, 11 monthsMay 16, 2024 ago

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You, Me & AI: A Multigenerational Conversation On Mental Health, Bias & Digital Inclusion

Are you curious about Generative AI (GenAI) and how this new technology may affect you or your community? Join the Leaders for an Equitable Tomorrow program (LET) and Joint Family at the Woburn Public Library on Wednesday, May 22 from 6-8 PM for their workshop called You, Me & AI: A Multigenerational Conversation On Mental Health, Bias & Digital Inclusion.

By Nicole Osborne, 11 monthsMay 14, 2024 ago

podcast cover art for Cultivating Connections guest Gail O'Rourke

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Enhancing Philanthropic Engagement and Collective Impact

In this episode of Cultivating Connections, host David Crowley engages in a lively conversation with Gail O’Rourke, a seasoned entrepreneur and the driving force behind the innovative mobile application, Benefact4. Drawing from her rich entrepreneurial journey in cabinetmaking and construction, Gail shares insights into her transition into the tech industry Read more…

By Leah Mulrenan, 12 monthsApril 18, 2024 ago

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SCI Idealist Celebration: May 2nd

Don’t miss out on the SCI Idealist Event on May 2nd! We invite you to join us at the SCI Idealist Event to connect, inspire, and be inspired! Take advantage of the 2-for-1 ticket offer before it ends. This unique event allows you (and a friend, partner, or colleague!) to Read more…

By Leah Mulrenan, 12 monthsApril 9, 2024 ago

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Social Capital for Youth Educational Opportunities

In episode 5 of the Cultivating Connections podcast, host David Crowley talks with Ayele Shakur, President of the Redstone Family Foundation. Ayele talks about how she centers relationship building in her work. Throughout her career, she has focused on helping young people develop the social capital they need to flourish Read more…

By Leah Mulrenan, 12 monthsApril 5, 2024 ago

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Meet the Team: Harvest Hope Foundation

Meet the 2024 YGPC Harvest Hope Foundation team and their two volunteer coaches, Anil Persaud and Ezana Dawit! The Harvest Hope Foundation Youth Team wants to create a supportive environment that empowers youth to overcome challenges related to food scarcity. They aim to establish community fridges stocked with fresh produce Read more…

By Leah Mulrenan, 12 monthsApril 1, 2024 ago

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Meet the Team: Inclusive Eats

Meet the 2024 YGPC Inclusive Eats team and their three volunteer coaches, Kristen Risley, John Madondo, and Michael Hart. The Inclusive Eats Youth team aims to combat food insecurity by providing food pantries with healthy, nourishing, and culturally relevant foods in order to assist these younger people who might struggle Read more…

By Leah Mulrenan, 12 monthsApril 1, 2024 ago

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LET Healthy Approaches to Post-High School Pathways Panel

On Monday, March 25th, the Leaders for an Equitable Tomorrow (LET) program welcomed teens, parents, and community members from Woburn and Winchester to a panel discussion on Healthy Approaches to Post-High School Pathways. Hosted at the James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club in Woburn, the panel provided valuable insights Read more…

By Leah Mulrenan, 12 monthsApril 1, 2024 ago

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Meet the Team: Intrepid Keystone Club

Meet the 2024 YGPC Intrepid Keystone Club youth team from the Woburn Boys & Girls Club and their three volunteer coaches, Shafiq Ssemwogerere, Chester Nielsen, and Andres Cuartas. The Intrepid Keystone Club team plans to host a panel of guest speakers who will share their experiences, whether it is advocating Read more…

By Leah Mulrenan, 1 yearMarch 22, 2024 ago