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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
As spring continues to unfold, this week we’re joining the nation in celebrating National Public Health Week (April 1-7). Public health is more than just doctor visits and medications – it’s the foundation for thriving communities, where clean air, safe food, and strong social connections all play a vital role. Read more…
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…
In this Cultivating Connections podcast episode, guest Guy Ben-Aharon joins host David Crowley to discuss the mission and unique approach of “The Jar,” an organization fostering connections among diverse Bostonians through shared cultural experiences. The jar’s unique Convener Model™ model, encourages participants to bring diverse groups together to share art, Read more…