Read more about Faces of SCC: Danyal Najmi

Our amazing Real Estate intern Connor spent the summer helping to improve the energy efficiency of buildings in the 100 Homes program. This is his report: Read more about Energy Efficiency in the 100 Homes Program

Read more about Social Equity Campaign and SCC’s 50th Anniversary*

Read more about Social Equity Campaign and SCC’s 50th Anniversary*

As the national affordable housing crisis continues, organizations like SCC working together with their communities and municipal leaders are confronting the challenge head-on.

1. Extremely low-income renter households, defined as those with incomes under 30% of the area median income, make up what percentage of renters in the U.S.?

A. 16%

B. 26%

C. 30% Read more about Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Affordable Housing?

SCC invites you on an interactive journey to Somerville 2069...

As part of our 50th Anniversary, join SCC and local students,
artists, kids, leaders, thinkers, and makers as we journey fifty years into
the Future through 14 interactive stations featuring art,
video, performance, interactive displays, installations, games,
and more!!

Don't miss this free, immersive experience for the whole
family! All are welcome!! Read more about Somerville 2069: Imagine the Future

SCC is seeking an intern to work in our First Source Jobs Program as part of the Economic Opportunity team. The intern will work to support two primary areas of programming: Read more about First Source Internship Opportunity!

SCC is seeking an intern to work in our First Source Jobs Program as part of the Economic Opportunity team. The intern will work to support two primary areas of programming: Read more about First Source Internship Opportunity!

Read more about Anniversary Breakfast Pictures!

It was a marvelous morning, despite a little drizzle, to kick off SCC's 50th. The rocket theme was in full effect as our emcee, Libby Mahaffy, stepped out in an astronaut suit, complete with helmet and jet pack. As guests enjoyed the delicious food catered by Jules Catering, Mayor Curtatone gave a wonderful welcome and promised to fulfill his pledge to jump into the Mystic River and Danny LeBlanc reminisced about SCC's beginnings.  Read more about 50th Anniversary Launches!!

SCC firmly supports the community’s hard work to reach an agreement between US2 and the Union Square Neighborhood Council for a CBA (Community Benefits Agreement).  SCC’s top priorities through the CBA are:  1) to make sure the new development in Union Square includes timely and ample affordable housing, and 2) that the development provides quality jobs and career growth opportunities for low income residents in Somerville. Read more about SCC's Position on D2 and the Union Square CBA

On June 25, 1969, around a dozen local activists gathered at the home of Carla Johnston in Davis Square to officially incorporate The Somerville Corporation as a new organization dedicated to helping meet the social needs of Somerville’s residents. Shortly after, the Somerville Corporation hired Paul Duhamel, a young ordained UCC minister originally from Providence, as its first executive director. Read more about Snapshot from the Past - SCC's Beginnings