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The days of finding cheap apartments on the private market in Somerville are over, as is evidenced by the thousands of people who keep trying to remain in the community -- and cannot.
Jun 22

Free Financial Literacy Classes at SCC

Repeats every week every Wednesday and every Thursday until Wed Jul 13 2016 .
9:15am to 12:00pm

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Do you live, work or study in Somerville? Do you sometimes feels as if there’s no way you can ever save any money? This fun and engaging class could be for you!

If you can commit to seven class sessions, beginning on Wednesday, June 22, you will learn by working with other members in the same situation to:

Community News

As part of the Somerville community, we try to keep our members and other community members aware of what is going on in the city from fun family events to important organizing meetings. Let us know about activities, events, meetings and more that you hear about, and we will try to share that information. 

May 03

Ask the BOA to Support 20% Inclusionary Zoning!

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Location: 

Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, Somerville

Last year, more than 500 Somerville residents submitted a petition created by the Affordable Housing Organizing Committee to require more affordable housing, also called inclusionary zoning, in new developments. The Board of Aldermen's Land Use Committee is preparing to vote on the proposal. 

Come to City Hall on May 3 at 6:00pm to make sure the aldermen act now to approve 20% inclusionary zoning!

May 18

First Time Homebuyers Class

Repeats every week every Wednesday and every Thursday until Thu May 26 2016 .
6:00pm to 9:00pm

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Location: 

Somerville Community Corporation, 337 Somerville Ave, Somerville

Are you considering purchasing your first home, but feeling overwhelmed by the process involved? This four-session, 12-hour class will feature presentations by a real estate agent, a lender, a home inspector, a real estate attorney and an insurance agent, in addition to SCC staff, and it will teach you everything you need to know before you start the process of buying your first home. Upon completion of the course, participants receive a certificate that enables them to access products geared specifically towards first-time homebuyers such as the ONE and MassHousing loans.

Apr 14

Info Session for Union Square Apartments Application Process

6:00pm to 7:00pm

Location: 

Somerville Community Corporation, 337 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

SCC and Winn Residential are pleased to announce that rental applications for the upcoming Union Square Apartments development are now available, and due May 5th.

Details about the process can be found here, but please attend this information session if you would like to gather more information and get answers to your questions.

Mar 23

Info Session for Union Square Apartments Application Process

6:00pm to 7:00pm

Location: 

Somerville Community Corporation, 337 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

SCC and Winn Residential are pleased to announce that rental applications for the upcoming Union Square Apartments development are now available, and due May 5th.

Details about the process can be found here, but please attend this information session if you would like to gather more information and get answers to your questions.

Apr 13

First Time Homebuyers Class

Repeats every week every Wednesday and every Thursday until Thu Apr 21 2016 .
6:00pm to 9:00pm

6:00pm to 9:00pm
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Location: 

Somerville Community Corporation, 337 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
Apr 14

First Source CPR/First Aid Training

9:30am to 4:30pm

The First Source Jobs Program will be offering a CPR/First Aid Training on Thursday, April 14th. Instruction will be provided by CPR Boston who is affiliated with the American Heart Association. Whether you work with children, seniors or anyone in between, you should be prepared for any situation. CPR Boston can give you the tools that could one day save a life. 

Cost: $60.00 

Registration Required 

From Vision to Action: SCC's 46th Annual Meeting

From Vision to Action: SCC's 46th Annual Meeting

February 18, 2016

Celebrating the theme " From Vision to Action ," more than 150 SCC members and supporters celebrated at SCC's 46th Annual Meeting and Dinner on February 9th at the Armory. With displays ranging from hanging clouds to statements of support from donors to SCC's logo in 3D glasses, the assembled members were treated to music and a program celebrating SCC's accomplishments over the past year.

Mar 09

Jobs for Somerville Meeting

Repeats every month on March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December on the second Wednesday 10 times .
6:00pm to 8:00pm

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Location: 

Somerville CommunityCorporation, 337 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

Jobs for Somerville was formed by community members in response to the need for good local jobs. Come to the committee meeting to learn how you can get involved.

Food, childcare, and interpretation will be provided.

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