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From Service to Success: AmeriCorps and the Power of Community Engagement
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…
Community Connections
Empowering Migrant Youth Through Summer Programs
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.
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Embracing a Mindful Summer with LET
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.
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Celebrating Cultures, Nurturing Neighbors
Celebrating Cultures, Nurturing Neighbors In this episode of the Cultivating Connections podcast, Woburn Memorial High School rising senior Luke Sheldon discusses the inspiring work of Inclusive Eats, an organization dedicated to advocating for cultural relevancy in food aid programs. Luke shares how Inclusive Eats addresses the traditional shortcomings of food Read more…
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2024 YGPC Team Aims to Bridge Community Gaps
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.
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Building Bridges and Developing Leaders – Social Capital in 2024
Building Bridges and Developing Leaders – Social Capital in 2024 In this episode of the “SCI Cultivating Connections” podcast, SCI Development & Program Manager Leah Mulrenan interviews David Crowley, President & Founder of SCI Social Capital Inc.. David shares about the origins of SCI, which formed to foster intentional community Read more…
Community Connections
Building Community at the Farmer’s Market with Fred Yen
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…
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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…
Community Connections
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…