The Affordable Housing Organizing Committee (AHOC) is a group of Somerville tenants, homeowners, and community members who are devoted to preserving and increasing affordable housing opportunities and stabilizing existing communities in Somerville.

We meet on the third Thursday of every month. Interpretation and dinner are always provided.

If you want to get involved, contact René at 617-776-5931 x226 or rmardones@somervillecdc.org.

Following up on a successful rally last week, Union United's monthly meeting will be focused on the figuring out our winning strategy, how and when to negotiate our CBA, and making sure to set-up meeting with key individuals at the City. Please let us know if you can make it!

Contact Mashael at 617-776-5931 x228 or mmajid@somervillecdc.org 

SCC members are invited to join us for an informal conversation with our legislators to discuss issues and priorities for 2015. We will be serving Union Square Donuts(!) and coffee. Not to be missed!

If you’d like to come, please RSVP to Meridith at mlevy@somervillecdc.org or 617-776-5931 x242

Read more about First Source Recruitment Session with Chipotle

Do you have a hard time getting ready for a job interview? Is it difficult for you to answer the interview questions with confidence and assertiveness? The workshops offered by a professional in career development will help you to feel more prepared. Join us! Registration is required Read more about First Source Interviewing Skills Workshop

The Job Seekers Support Group is a space for job seekers to share their experiences in the job search process and networking with other job seekers.  This will also be a time for non-native English speakers to practice their language skills in a safe and comfortable environment.

This is a drop in event, no registration required.  Read more about First Source Job Seekers Support Group

After wrapping up the visioning meetings, the City, US2 and the designers will set up temporary office space in the old Post Office at 237 Washington Street from Monday, March 9th through Wednesday, March 11th. You can “drop in” at any time that works for your schedule between 10am and 8pm. You can chat with our project team, you can watch our designers sketch a hundred different ideas for new public spaces, transportation solutions, and office and housing development. Read more about Somerville By Design -- Union Square Charrette

Learn about the role that community organizing has played in creating the First Source Program. Members of Jobs for Somerville will talk about our history and the campaigns we have led for good local jobs that bring the benefits of development back to our community. We hope that members of the the First Source Program will join Jobs for Somerville! Read more about Jobs for Somerville Orientation

The next CAC meeting will be on Tuesday, February 24 from 6-8 pm at the Argenziano School (290 Washington St.) to discuss jobs and the local economy.

Learn more about the Union Square CAC at http://www.unionsquarefutures.org/home

Four workshops will be held to gain insight into key development issues such as traffic and parking, project financing, architectural possibilities, and market conditions. These workshops area all open to the public and will be lead jointly by the City and the US2 consultant team. Workshops will take place every Wednesday in February at 6:30 PM, including February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th.\

For more information, visit http://www.somervillebydesign.com/planning/union-square/

Four workshops will be held to gain insight into key development issues such as traffic and parking, project financing, architectural possibilities, and market conditions. These workshops area all open to the public and will be lead jointly by the City and the US2 consultant team. Workshops will take place every Wednesday in February at 6:30 PM, including February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th.

For more information, visit http://www.somervillebydesign.com/planning/union-square/ Read more about Somerville by Design Workshop - Project Realities: Traffic, Parking and Brownfields

We'll be holding our coalition meeting on the first Wednesday this month (rather than the first Thursday as previously discussed) due to the fact there is an important zoning hearing hosted by the City on Thursday, March 5th which we hope some of you can attend.

The March 4th Union United Coalition meeting will include updates from the working groups and planning a possible action for March.

If you have any questions, contact Mashael at mmajid@somervillecdc.org or (617) 776-5931 x228.

Come to Union United’s MEPA 101 Workshop on Monday, February 23rd to learn about how the environmental review process works for major development projects, including for Union Square’s redevelopment. This is a free event open to the public and we highly encourage you to invite others. Interpretation and childcare is available upon request

RSVP
Email unionunited2014@gmail.com or call 617-776-5931 x 228 with any questions and to register. Read more about Union United's MEPA Workshop