SCC is honored to be recognized by Shelterforce this month as part of their Immigration series. Titled "Serving the Community, In Their Language," this article discusses why language justice is critical for community-based organizations. Read more about SCC Featured in Shelterforce: "Serving the Community, In Their Language"

SCC staff members have had a rich spring working with people from across the region on a variety of topics near and dear to our own values and priorities, both as participants and as trainers. In addition to our annual Leadership Development Institute, we have offered the following workshops and training courses: Read more about SCC Staff Out on the Town -- Teaching. Learning. Collaborating.

Spring has arrived! Unfortunately, that also means everyone's favorite time is here - tax day! Was your return lower than you anticipated? Worse yet, did you have to cut a check to the state this year? To reduce your state tax burden moving forward, we encourage you to join SCC's Social Equity Campaign to take advantage of the state's Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) program, and get a 50% refundable tax credit on your investment! Read more about Tax Day Blues? Get a 50% Refundable Tax Credit for your Next Return with SCC Donation

On April 4th, SCC welcomed a new group of community leaders to its ranks as our 8th annual Leadership Development Institute (LDI) concluded. Read more about New Cohort Completes SCC's Leadership Development Institute

With a crowd of over 45 members and supporters, Union United held a successful rally and press conference on March 11th to say loud and clear: this community deserves better! Read more about Union United Steps Up Message: Holds Rally for Community Benefits

By Dan Atkinson - Printed in Somerville Journal, March 10, 2015 Read more about Union United Continues Fighting for Community

The Somerville First Source Jobs Initiative is thrilled to bring on a new volunteer to support job seekers and grow the program in 2015! Read more about First Source Welcomes New Volunteer Jobs Coach to Grow Program

On February 11, 2015, SCC hosted its 45th Annual Meeting and Dinner Celebration at Somerville's Arts at the Armory, an evening to celebrate our accomplishments and pave the way for our work in 2015.

  Read more about Over 200 Fill the Room for SCC's 45th Annual Meeting

Throughout the month of February, the Somerville First Source Jobs Initiative will be hosting a series of workshops and trainings to help you find the position you're looking for, and build the hard and soft skills to be successful on the job. Read more about First Source Jobs Hosts February Workshop Series

Join us for our 45th Annual Meeting Celebration  “DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT DISPLACEMENT”

Wednesday February 11, 2015 | 6:00–8:30 pm 

Center for the Arts at the Armory 
191 Highland Avenue, Somerville  Read more about SCC's 45th Annual Meeting set for February 11th

On January 13th, SCC had the pleasure of welcoming former Transportation Secretary, Richard Davey (left), and the newly appointed Transportation Secretary, Stephanie Pollack (center), to a special SCC event promoting social equity in Somerville. Read more about Transportation Secretaries, New and Old, Join SCC to Promote Social Equity

SCC is thrilled to announce that we have successfully reached our Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) program goal of $80,000 for 2014! This would not be possible without the generous support of our donors, many of whom were able to receive 50% refundable state tax credits. Thank you!
Read more about SCC Hits $80,000 CITC Year-End Fundraising Goal

On Thursday, December 11, the Somerville Board of Aldermen unanimously approved an ordinance amending the zoning code, adding new provisions to promote and protect the City's stock of affordable housing for low-and moderate-income residents.  Read more about AHOC Wins Consideration of Affordable Housing During Permitting Process