In this October Connection Corner roundup, we explore ways to strengthen social connection, from rebuilding social capital and creating opportunities for community engagement to getting to know our neighbors. Along the way, we reflect on the importance of listening, service, and shared interests in building meaningful relationships.
SCI Social Capital Inc. is seeking 15 youth teams with students in grades 9-12 from Greater Boston to apply for the 2027 SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest – our annual program that provides youth with access to adult-mentoring relationships, financial support, and network-building for their own social connection impact projects, while bridging communities across Greater Boston. SCI is also actively recruiting 30 volunteers to mentor youth teams from February through April 2027.
Young leaders from Soley put their 2026 SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest project into action with a cultural celebration for Boston youth to learn about and embrace multiple cultures.
David’s new monthly Connection Corner rounds up the ideas and research shaping his thinking on social connection. This month: podcast takeaways, the importance of developing local leaders, and a remembrance of Dr. Robert Coles.
I was honored to be invited to be one of eight speakers offering “Nuggets of Wisdom” at my 35th Harvard reunion recently. My talk, “Better Get Yourself Connected,” drew upon our work here at SCI and offered practical tips for building social connection into your daily life. I’ve been very Read more
99 Greater Boston Youth Pitched Community-Changing Ideas in Arts & Culture, Bridge-Building, and Mental Health on April 11th.
100+ Greater Boston Youth to Pitch Community-Changing Ideas in Arts & Culture, Bridge-Building, and Mental Health on April 11, 2026 at Roxbury Community College.
M. Scott Knox Executive Director, The Equality Fund, The Boston Foundation Scott is the Executive Director of the Equality Fund, a permanent fund at the Boston Foundation established in 2012 to advance the equitable treatment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) individuals and their families. Prior to joining Read more
Elsa Gomes Bondlow Founder, Ripple Acts • Co-Founder, HALO Initiatives Philanthropic Strategist & Social Impact Leader Elsa Gomes Bondlow is a philanthropic strategist, global speaker, and social impact connector committed to building systems where generosity is shared, power is redistributed, and communities most impacted lead the way. As Founder of Read more