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

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

We are in the final stretch of our 2016 Social Equity Campaign, getting closer to our $300,000 goal. But we still need your support by 12/31/16 to get there! Consider a Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) eligible donation!  Read more about Give a Gift, Get a Gift with CITC

Check out the new SCC video series, #succeedtogether, three separate, yet related, vignettes that illustrate the power of community. They can be viewed  – and shared – separately. The first one can be viewed also on the SCC Facebook page. Read more about Watch the New SCC Video