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

As the end of the year approaches, we take the time not only to reflect on accomplishments we have made, but the strides we have taken to prepare ourselves for the challenges that lie ahead.

2014 has been a momentous year for SCC... Read more about SCC Launches Year End Appeal. 50% Tax Rebates Available through CITC

Earlier this month, the City released a new Comprehensive Affordable Housing Program to address the crisis of affordability in Somerville. Read more about City Releases Affordable Housing Plan. AHOC Priorities Included

In addition to candidates for state office, voters on November 4^th will have a chance to make decisions on 4 ballot questions affecting the entire state. Read more about Educate Yourself on Critical Nov. 4th Ballot Questions

On October 8th, Union United was invited to present on Community Benefit Agreements (CBA's) to the Union Square Civic Advisory Committee. This milestone event comes after months of hard work researching examples of successful CBA's across the country, meeting to discuss Union United's priorities, drafting our own CBA, and raising our voices to insist on a collaborative participatory planning process for the Union Square area. Read more about Union United Presents on Community Benefits at CAC Meeting

SCC is thrilled to report that on July 7 Governor Patrick announced funding and tax credit allocations to 24 affordable housing projects across the state, including SCC’s 181 Washington Street project.  SCC is very grateful to Representative Michael E. Capuano, 7^th District, MA;  Senator Patricia Jehlen, 2^nd Middlesex District; Representative Denise Provost, 27^th Middlesex District; and Mayor Joseph A. Read more about 181 Washington Street: Full Speed Ahead!

SCC submitted a Special Permit Application to the ZBA for a hearing on July 16 to adaptively re-use the former East Somerville American Legion Post building as 11 homeownership units, 8 of which will be restricted as affordable homeownership opportunities and 3 of which will be market rate homeownership opportunities. The affordable units will target to both low- and middle income households. Read more about 163 Glen Street Homeownership Project