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Civic Engagement

In the News: Over 100 Volunteers Rake Leaves for Seniors- Including 50 Migrant Volunteers!

This past weekend, over 100 volunteers raked leaves for senior citizens around Woburn. The group included some 50 Haitian migrants staying in local hotels who volunteered as part of the effort. This was the second and final SCI Volunteers for Seniors raking day, that saw over 200 volunteers of all Read more…

By Leah Mulrenan, 2 yearsNovember 27, 2023 ago

Civic Engagement

SCI and Other Local Groups Supporting Migrants

As part of a large community effort, SCI is proud to be one of the many Woburn organizations, churches, and volunteers playing a role in providing food, clothing, and care to refugee families who are currently being housed by the state in our community. This is in keeping with SCI’s Read more…

By David Crowley, 2 yearsSeptember 10, 2023 ago

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SCI Team Update

Over the past few months, SCI has been able to add new positions to our team that will allow us to advance our mission. As we begin to build our team, some familiar faces will be taking on new roles and responsibilities. As an organization with a far reach and Read more…

By Social Capital Inc., 4 yearsAugust 26, 2021 ago

2021 Cummings Grant Celebration

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Social Capital Inc. awarded $350,000 Cummings grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Crowley, President, Social Capital Inc., 339-227-2146, dcrowley@socialcapitalinc.orgContact: Alison Harding, Cummings Foundation, 781-932-7093, aeh@cummings.com Social Capital Inc. awarded $350,000 Cummings grant Woburn nonprofit receives 10 years of funding from Cummings Foundation Woburn, May 29, 2021 – Social Capital Inc. (SCI) is one of 140 local nonprofits Read more…

By Social Capital Inc., 4 yearsMay 29, 2021 ago

Woburn Unites AAPI Vigil

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SCI Helps to Organize Woburn Vigil For Atlanta Spa Shooting Victims

On Friday, March 24, the Woburn community came together to honor the victims of the Atlanta spa shooting and to stand in solidarity with the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community members. There was a speaking program with voices from local leaders, the AAPI community and allies. BIPOC community members Read more…

By Social Capital Inc., 4 yearsMarch 31, 2021 ago

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SCI AmeriCorps Alumni Honored

SCI AmeriCorps Alumni and Milford host site partner Jennifer Ward has been selected by MyFM Media to be the recipient of the 2021 Butch Moore “You Touched Upon My Life” Award. From MyFM1013’s website: Jen Ward, a Stonehill College graduate began her journey in Milford as an AmeriCorps member in 2009, Read more…

By Social Capital Inc., 4 yearsMarch 4, 2021 ago

Antiracism Resources

Disrupting Racism Learning Series

Combining the efforts of two local nonprofits whose missions focus on deepening community civic engagement, Woburn’s Social Capital Inc and Winchester’s Network for Social Justice are proud to announce the upcoming Disrupting Racism Three-Part Learning Series. The series, created by the Network for Social Justice and first offered in Fall Read more…

By Social Capital Inc., 4 yearsJanuary 22, 2021 ago

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Volunteers Needed for Food Drive

Social Capital Inc. (SCI) is seeking volunteers to help with the Woburn Neighborhood Food Drive on Saturday, October 24. Volunteers are also needed to distribute fliers about the food drive in their neighborhood this coming weekend, October 17 & 18. The October postal food drive has historically provided a significant Read more…

By Liandra Reyes, 5 yearsOctober 16, 2020 ago

Paloma Suarez and a Youth Volunteer

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Highlighting Service during COVID-19

With the onset of COVID-19 back in March, our SCI AmeriCorps member serving at the South End Community Health Center , Paloma Suarez, quickly adapted her service activities in order to assist local residents. Her service was recently highlighted in a WBUR 90.9 FM article and radio story about how Read more…

By David Crowley, 5 yearsJuly 22, 2020 ago