More than 250 SCC members, board, staff and friends came together on March 8 at the SCC 2017 Annual Meeting and Dinner to celebrate the organization's 47th year of working for a diverse, sustainable Somerville. Read more about SCC's 2017 Annual Meeting
The City of Somerville has the opportunity to establish a municipal system in 2017 that has the ability to fully commit to and support workforce development in a sustainable way. Read more about Jobs for Somerville Creating Change
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on January 5, 2017, for the Union Square Apartments at 181 Washington Street, Somerville, where construction was recently completed on 35 new affordable, energy efficient units. Read more about New Apartments Celebrated in Union Square
The First Source Jobs Program is undergoing program restructuring. We will maintain active files with all of our program participants, and will resume our coaching and case management services in February/March 2017.
For emergencies, please contact: Thais DeMarco, Director of Economic Opportunity, 617.776.5931
Dirce Silva is the owner of Union Square Tailoring, which has been in the neighborhood for 11 years. She is also a member of Union United. Here is her testimony about why a CBA, or Community Benefits Agreement, is critical for Union Square. Read more about Union Square Business Owner Backs CBA
As a board member for the Somerville Community Corporation, I often make a case for supporting the organization.
Despite the fact that it has been a trying year for everyone – perhaps precisely because it has been such a difficult year – supporting SCC is even more important.
At Somerville Community Corporation we received a sort of holiday present when we were issued our Certificate of Occupancy for the 35 new affordable apartments at 181 Washington Street the day before Thanksgiving. Read more about Home for the Holidays
Somerville Community Corporation is moving forward with our partners Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) and Gate Residential in planning for the potential redevelopment of the Clarendon Hill/North Street public housing in West Somerville. Read more about Clarendon Hill/North Street Update
On November 29, the Raise Up Massachusetts coalition announced that it will be introducing legislation next year to raise the state minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2021. Read more about Raise Up MA and the Fight for $15
