We are in the final stretch of our 2018 Social Equity Campaign through the Community Investment Tax Credit program. We still have 2018 tax credits to distribute, so if you are able to donate $1000 or more, you'll be able to get a 50% credit against your tax liability, or a refund for that amount if you don't have a tax liability.  Just make sure to make your donation by  December 31st, 2018 to get the 2018 tax credit. We'll be here to greet you at the office, or you can send by mail.  It's like a holiday every day as donations come in! Read more about Social Equity Campaign Full Speed Ahead

In late September, the SCC Board of Directors adopted a new 5-year strategic plan for SCC’s work to cover the years 2019-2023. This reflects a year of work in various committees, task forces, and communication with stakeholders. Meant to be a “living document” rather than a plan that gathers dust on the shelf, SCC’s strategic plan charts a bold vision for the next 5 years – not really a departure, but rather building on our work of the last several years. Read more about SCC Adopts its 5 Year Strategic Plan

This May marked the completion of the culinary job training program Read more about SCC and BHCC graduate culinary students!

Read more about Thank You Summer Interns

Join us on Tuesday, September 18^th for two SCC events—please come to one or both!  Our Annual Picnic and our first ever PechaKucha Night. Read more about Mark your calendar for a back to back night of End of Summer FUN.

When we describe what SCC does, we say our overarching goal is to preserve and enhance the remaining economic, racial and ethnic diversity of our Somerville population in the face of strong market forces that have displaced many of our neighbors and threaten to displace many more. Read more about Why Policy Work is Crucial for SCC to Meet Its Mission

On June 28^th Governor Baker signed into law the $15 Minimum Wage Law and the Paid Family Medical Leave law that we worked so hard to get passed. Read more about RAISE UP! efforts result in $15 minimum wage

In Massachusetts, cities have limited powers under state law. A Home Rule Petition is a request from a city for a new type of power from the state legislature—for example, the power to enact a new tax or regulation, or an exemption from an aspect of state law. Read more about What is a Home Rule Petition?

On the last day of the State Legislature’s Formal Session, the Legislation passed two home rule petitions that allow for the plans to redevelop the Clarendon:  H4580 provides authorization for the Somerville Housing Authority to engage with a private development partner to redevelop the Clarendon property; and H4856 allows for a land swap between Somerville Housing Authority and the State Department of Conservation and Recreation that will allow for the replacement of the rotary at Powder House and Alewife with a fully signaled T-intersection. Read more about Clarendon Redevelopment Gets State Approval

SCC is pleased to announce an exciting contract award from Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experience (SCALE) to establish a job-sector preparation program targeted primarily for SCALE students interested in career growth.  Read more about First Source Jobs Program Expands!