Somerville Needs a Real Estate Transfer Fee
On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, a public hearing was held to advocate with the Board of Aldermen to pass legislation to create…
SCC/Housing Authority Partnership Fosters Self-Sufficiency
SCC has worked collaboratively with the Somerville Housing Authority on many projects over the years.One that stands out because of…
100 Homes Nears Half-Way Point
SCC has now purchased 45 units in 10 properties ranging in size from two-family properties to a 16-unit property. These…
First Source Builds Community Among Job Seekers
SCC’s First Source program has used the old adage “It’s not what you know; it’s who you know” as a…
Next Phase Begins for SCC Culinary Training Program
With the Wynn Casino in Everett scheduled to open next year, approximately 4,000 new jobs are expected to be created in…
What a Party, What a Year!
2017 Annual FUNd SCC held its first-ever Annual FUNd Open House and Cake Party in December. Fifty adults and children…
Volunteers Needed: Help Job Seekers Prep for Interviews
The First Source Jobs Program is looking for volunteers to help job seekers practice interviewing skills and prepare for job interviews. The…
House Parties: The SCC Way
One of our most cherished strategies for our Social Equity Campaign is the famous “house party.” These are events hosted by SCC…
Citizen’s Petition to Implement a Jobs Linkage Fee
On Monday November 27th more than 50 people went to Somerville City Hall to participate in the public hearing on the…
Social Services That Make the Holiday Season Bright
We like to think of the holiday season as a time of joy and celebration. Sometimes, it is. Sometimes, though,…
Reading Recommendations on Economic Development
When we asked for recommendations for good reads on economic development issues earlier this fall, we were not sure what…