Today's Boston Globe features 4 local restaurants worthy of Michelin consideration. We have a fundraiser at one of them, Gustazos Waltham, to support SCI on 10/14 featuring some great food & wine. Great chance to check out the restaurant and support the cause! www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/01/l...

We’re sunsetting our SCI AmeriCorps federal grant after 18 years to stay true to our values & invest in new ways of building social connection. As our fiscal year ends, help us finish strong and grow the next chapter of impact. Give now: socialcapitalinc.org/donate/ #socialconnection #democracy

We had a wonderful #Juneteenth Woburn Celebration earlier this month, hosted by the Woburn Public Library! Read about it here on our website. #Woburn #community #history socialcapitalinc.org/juneteenth-2...

Need a little morning inspiration? Hear from our Leaders for an Equitable Tomorrow participants about what they have gotten from this youth #mentalhealth program! www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb-s...

Congrats to SCI #AmeriCorps alum Christian Soto for being recognized as one of the 2025 Service Year Alums award winners! Thanks Service Year for highlighting Christian and others who have made amazing impact through national service. www.serviceyearalliance.org/2025_awardees

Thank you to the Woburn Chamber of Commerce for stopping by the SCI office this week to deliver a donation check! The funds were raised through the annual golf tournament earlier this month. We appreciate all that the Chamber does to support & connect local businesses...and build #socialcapital!

Porch Fest events are a great #socialcapital builder! Check out today's DorchFest if you are in the #Boston area.

I appreciate the support from Senator Markey & are entire Mass. delations for the AmeriCorps program. In this MassLive article, I had a chance to talk about the impact of the cuts for the @socialcapitalinc.org #AmeriCorps program and our partners. www.masslive.com/politics/202... #DOGEcuts

Good article about one of our successful SCI Youth Pitch contest programs! The group is starting an intergenerational community garden. winchesternews.org/20250509_win... #teenleaders #intergenerational #cultivatingconnections

What an inspiring night! 🌟 With the state of things, I know we were all ready for an uplifting event, and the 2025 @socialcapitalinc.org Idealist Celebration definitely delivered. Honorees Marinell Rousmaniere, Turahn Dorsey, and Kabir Anand delivered heartfelt, compelling remarks. #nonprofits

We are getting excited for the 2025 SCI Idealist Celebration coming up on Wednesday! Join us to honor Rahn Dorsey, Marinell Rousmaniere & Kabir Anand. Details & ticket info here: socialcapitalinc.org/sci-idealist... #Boston #Idealists #socialcapital #nonprofits

Over the weekend, over 1,000 #AmeriCorps federal grants across the country were abruptly terminated for no valid reason, including ours. Our statement on this devastating action impacting so many in the middle of their term of service to local communities. socialcapitalinc.org/sci-americor...

Great example of an intentional approach to building social connection!

Last day for early bird pricing for the SCI Idealist event! Join us in celebrating Marinell Rousmaniere, CEO at @edvestors.bsky.social, & Turahn Dorsey, Chief Impact Officer with the Eastern Bank Foundation! Info and tickets here: socialcapitalinc.org/sci-idealist... #Boston #Idealists

Today SCI Deputy Director Philip Gordon will be presenting at the America's Service Commissions national training event! Great opportunity to showcase the cutting-edge work the SCI #AmeriCorps staff team has been doing to "Cultivate Community Through Intentional Program Design". #nonprofit

The findings of this @commonsensemedia.bsky.social study on "Teen Grind Culture" match what we hear in the youth #mentalhealth work we do at @socialcapitalinc.org. e.g. the sources of pressure for teens, and how social media exacerbates it. www.commonsensemedia.org/research/unp... #teens

Our latest Cultivating Connections podcast is a great way to learn more about the work Marinell Rousmiere and the EdVestors team are doing to promote equitable educational opportunities for all #Boston students. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! #education socialcapitalinc.org/podcast/

David Crowley will be on the Wicked Connected #podcast this afternoon, talking about SCI and the importance of social networks. Live at 4:10 p.m. Monday or catch the recording later. #networking #Boston

Do you know an emerging leader making a difference in the Boston area? Nominate them for the 2025 SCI Rising Idealist Award! Deadline is next Friday, 3/14. socialcapitalinc.org/sci-rising-i... @bostonfdn.bsky.social Appreciate your support of this event!

Good reminder of ways to stay #healthy this winter!

When our national leadership looks like chaos, doing something positive and local feels so good. I am proud to be working with @socialcapitalinc.org

Great day yesterday kicking of the 2025 SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest! Over 100 people spent their Saturday with us for the orientation & kickoff in Downtown #Boston. Including the #volunteer coaches shown below, and teens from across the region who will be working on #communityimpact projects.

Congrats to Michelle Perez Vichot on her appointment as 'Quinn House Impact Fund Director! As noted in this story, we honored Michelle with one of our Social Capitalist Awards back in 2012. #socialimpact #philanthropy #Boston beaconhilltimes.com/2025/01/29/t...

We are two Spanish speaking volunteers to coach a team of young people in East Boston! Weekly commitment in Feb + March. SCI is committed to continuing inclusive practices! #Boston #volunteer #Spanish socialcapitalinc.org/ygpc

Channel your energies & talents into making a difference - join SCI as a volunteer pitch coach to mentor a team of youth working on a community impact project! We still need a few more coaches. socialcapitalinc.org/ygpc #volunteer #mentoring #Boston

Shortly after the November election, SCI President & Founder @davidbcrowley.bsky.social wrote this piece about how we see SCI's work ahead as we work to create thriving, inclusive communities. A relevant read today! socialcapitalinc.org/thriving-inc... #MLKDay #Inauguration #peacefultransfer

Free admission to the Museum of Fine Arts in honor of Dr. King's birthday on Monday! #MLKDay #Boston

New SCI Cultivating Connections #podcast episode out today! Featuring Justin (JP) Pasquariello, East #Boston Social Centers ED. Great conversation about their work to promote #community joy and the important place that relationships play toward that goal. socialcapitalinc.org/community-joy/

Volunteering as an SCI Pitch Contest Coach is a great way to make a difference in 2025! #Boston #volunteer #mentoring

When our differences can seem overwhelming, our mission at SCI feels more vital than ever. By supporting emerging leaders, SCI tackles the pressing issue of social disconnection and cultivates the skills to bridge divides. Support our mission with a gift in 2024! ✨ socialcapitalinc.org/giving-2024/

Thanks to SCI Pitch Contest funding, the Lynn Lady Leaders have launched an amazing new, youth-led program focused on self-care and empowerment! 💪✨ The 6-week initiative aimed at boosting self-esteem, confidence, #leadership, compassion, and healthy lifestyles. It's now become a year-round program!

Important to highlight some good news! Violent crimes down significantly in 2024. City leaders credit community policing & #collaboration among the reasons. Thanks @dotnews.bsky.social for highlighting this progress! #Boston #publicsafety

The City of Woburn, where were are based, is opening a new community resource center in 2025. Space donated by Cummings Properties. Actually, in the same building where we are located. We look forward to collaborating! woburnma.gov/news/2024/12... #Woburn #community

Join SCI as we develop leaders who can bridge divides and help create vibrant, inclusive communities! Thanks to all who have contributed to our year-end fundraiser so far! You can join us with a donation here: socialcapitalinc.org/donate/ #Boston #socialcapital #charity

The latest SCI Cultivating Connections podcast is out this morning! Today we hear from Katrina Shaw and Lindsay Mason about the community engagement work of Liberty Mutual Insurance. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or here on the SCI website: socialcapitalinc.org/community-re... #Boston

Great example of a school @bostonschools.boston.gov designing its programming to help all students thrive! Including the large number of Haitian students served by the Mattahunt School. @dotnews.bsky.social story h/t Marinell Rousmaniere, EdVestors CEO. #education www.dotnews.com/2024/mattahu...

Great to hear of the success of a recent teen clothing swap at the Woburn Public Library! Organized by one of our SCI #AmeriCorps Fellows. Extra clothing was donated to local Haitian families we've been supporting. #WoburnMA #communitybuilding #welcomingcommunity #libraries

You can also catch our latest #podcast interview with George Greenidge on YouTube. Lots of insights on how relationship build a strong foundation for nonprofit programming & #philanthropy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekVC... #mentoring #boston

Want to feel good about the future? Take a listen to our Leaders for an Equitable Tomorrow youth talking about their experience in this youth mental health program! #youthleaders #youthmentalhealth #nonprofit youtu.be/sb-svlvOk_s?...

THE DEADLINE IS APPROACHING to sign up for the rewarding experience of coaching young leaders during the 2025 SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest. Initial deadline to apply is Mon, 12/16, after which any additional openings will be filled on a rolling basis. More at socialcapitalinc.org/ygpc. #Boston

The latest SCI Cultivating Connections #podcast is out! Great conversation with George "Chip" Greenidge, Jr. about the power of relationships and promoting access to local education institutions. #socialcapital #cultivatingconnections

Here's a piece from SCI President @davidbcrowley.bsky.social about how we see the work ahead, in this post-election context. The work of inclusive community building is needed now more than ever! socialcapitalinc.org/thriving-inc... #communitybuilding #welcomingcommunities #socialcapital

Wow, 50 year! That's an impressive legacy that Bill Walczak and other created! We enjoyed partnering with the Codman Square Health Center for many years. #Dorchester #healthcenters #Boston

SCI President & Founder David Crowley was a guest this week on the "Drinks in the Library" podcast. He spoke about the book "The Good Life", based on the multigenerational study demonstrating the importance of relationships for long-term well-being. #socialconnection #books #podcasts

The SCI team had fun last night connecting with people looking to get more involved in the community! At The Expo hosted by the City of Woburn to help people connect to resources and volunteer opportunities. #community #socialcapital #volunteering #Woburn

Civic Studies call for papers for APSA 2025 in Vancouver: peterlevine.ws?p=33036 "Civic studies [involves] interdisciplinary research, theory, and practice in support of civic renewal: the strengthening of civic politics, initiatives, institutions, and culture."

Do you know some young people in the Greater #Boston area who want to make a difference? We are looking for youth passionate about supporting their community for the 2025 Youth Grant Pitch Contest! Deadline 12/9! Apply at: bit.ly/2025scipitch or visit socialcapitalinc.org/ygpc to learn more.

Good opportunity to shop local tomorrow! Local businesses definitely build social capital! #Boston #shoplocal #Dorchester

Immigrant families we are supporting in local hotels are experiencing high levels of stress, unsure of what might happen with the change of administration as well as recent state policy changes. We're putting together care packages to show our support. #Boston secure.qgiv.com/for/newarriv...

What are you #thankful for? At SCI, we are always thankful for the connections that happen because of our programs and events! At a time when connections are limited and our differences can appear to be overwhelming, our mission at SCI feels more important than ever. #socialcapital #connections