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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
