This is an absolutely critical moment for the future of Union Square. Union United had a powerful turnout at two public hearings this month.* Read more about Critical Moment for Somerville’s Union Square

There are two sides of Somerville Community Corporation’s anti-displacement work: affordable housing and good jobs. Without a job that provides a living wage and good benefits, Somerville residents can’t afford the high cost of living in Somerville. Read more about Somerville Jobs Linkage Update: March 2017

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

We couldn’t be prouder to announce that Somerville Community Corporation raised $386,000 through our Social Equity Campaign this year, far surpassing our goal to raise $300,000 for an increase of 193% over our 2015 total of $200,000. Read more about 2016 Social Equity Campaign Surpasses Goal

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

For the last three years, Somerville Community Corporation has been part of the Union United coalition, fighting for development without displacement in Union Square. Read more about Development Without Displacement in Union Square

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