Turning Neighbors Into Changemakers ServeNatick is a new initiative to inspire meaningful service and community engagement, turning neighbors into changemakers. Kabir Anand, ServeNatick’s co-founder and president, joins the Cultivating Connections podcast to share how the initiative started and how it has evolved. The project began as part of a competition Read more
Don’t miss the 2025 SCI Idealist Celebration! Feeling like you could use some inspiration? At our SCI Idealist Celebration, you are guaranteed to leave inspired. At a time when connections are limited and our differences can appear to be overwhelming, our mission at SCI feels more important than ever. We Read more
2025 SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest kicks off with 15 Teams! Two youth teams in the SCI 2025 Youth Grant Pitch Contest, Soley (Mattapan) and Resilience for Refugees (Willmington) connect through the bingo ice-breaker activity. The 2025 SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest is officially underway, featuring a record number of Read more
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
