Local Initiatives Support Corporation and Somerville Community Corporation are seeking a full-time AmeriCorps member to serve as a First Source Program Case Manager.  The ideal candidate will begin service on October 1, 2015 and serve a minimum of 1700 hours though the end of his/her term on July 31, 2016. Read more about SCC is Hiring: LISC AmeriCorps First Source Program Case Manager

It's a busy month ahead for the Somerville First Source Jobs Initiative. Take a look at the calendar for information on Workers' Rights Training, building Interviewing Skills, Job Seekers Support, and much more. 

Questions?
Contact firstsourcejobs@somervillecdc.org or 617-776-5931 x233. Read more about Your First Source for First Source Jobs - July 2015 Opportunities

On June 6, SCC held a block party at our Linden Street properties. Tenants and neighbors enjoyed a relaxing afternoon of games, fun activities, and food.  We followed up by hosting a community design workshop in Union Square East, where people shared what they want to see in their neighborhood around connectivity, density, and benefits as new development occurs. Read more about Summertime Fun! Union Square East Block Party & Planning Session

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