A group of eight seriously-focused students received their diplomas in a mid-October ceremony after completing the most recent multi-week Financial Literacy class class. Read more about Financial Literacy Graduation

SCC’s First Source Jobs Program is happy to share that we now have computer stations with internet and printers available for job seekers in the program to use. Read more about Onsite Computer Stations Available. Seeking Donations for More.

Danyal Najmi is the new job coach in the First Source Jobs Program. “I am so excited to be joining the SCC team,” shares Danyal. “I have strong ties to Somerville, having graduated from Tufts, lived in Somerville for several years and worked at the Welcome Project.  Read more about Danyal Najmi Joins SCC's First Source Jobs Program

Do you want to eat, drink, talk with neighbors, and learn more about SCC’s Social Equity Campaign and the Community Investment Tax Credit program? Then join us for a fall house party. Read more about Fall House Parties for the Social Equity Campaign

On Tuesday, October 10, 80 community members assembled to hear from the Somerville aldermanic candidates at a forum on affordability and development. Sponsored by SCC’s Affordable Housing Organizing Committee, the Union United Coalition and the Winter Hill Neighborhood Association, the forum was an opportunity for candidates to discuss their positions on inclusionary zoning, job linkage, off-site affordable housing, and city services to support tenants. Read more about Somerville Aldermanic Candidates Address Affordability

Part of the First Source Jobs Program, SCC’s new five-month culinary training program prepares graduates for career-building jobs as line cooks, prep cooks, restaurant chefs, grill cooks, assistant cooks and other culinary service positions. Program participants also have the opportunity to earn college credit at Bunker Hill Community College.  Read more about New Culinary Training Program at SCC

Members of the Somerville Community Corporation family, supporters and friends gathered on the sprawling front lawn of Saint Polycarp Village on Mystic Avenue, Somerville in late August for the SCC 2017 Member Picnic.  Read more about 2017 Summer Member Picnic

This is the time to make your pledge to SCC through the Social Equity Campaign in order to be eligible for the 2017 Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC). You’ll get 50% of your donation back as a state tax refund or credit (plus the deduction from your federal taxes).  Read more about SCC’s Social Equity Campaign Is in Full Swing

CEO Daniel LeBlanc, Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone, Lionel Romain of the Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation, and Dan May, vice president, East Boston Savings Bank were joined by a crowd of neighbors, city officials and members of the SCC community on Saturday, September 9, 2017, to break ground for new construction of affordable condominiums at 163 Glen Street, East Somerville. Read more about SCC Breaks Ground for Glen Street Affordable Condos

What it is, why we need it, and how you can get involved Read more about Somerville’s Union Square Neighborhood Council

Somerville Community Corporation has partnered with the Somerville Housing Authority to help public housing residents meet education, employment, and asset-building goals through an initiative called LEAP (Learning, Employment, Asset-Building Program). Read more about Partnership Serves Public Housing Residents

With its small staff, SCC is able to “lift above its weight” thanks to a dedicated, hard-working board; member-led initiatives; collaborative projects with partner organizations; and bright, energetic interns. This summer, our Organizing Department has had three interns working on various projects, and another intern is supporting the First Source Jobs Program. Read more about Spotlight: SCC Summer 2017 Interns