Thank You Summer Interns
Devon Chodzin, a native of Lakewood, Ohio, is a rising senior at Kenyon College in Ohio, where he studies Economics…
SCC and BHCC graduate culinary students!
This May marked the completion of the culinary job training program, a partnership between SCC and Bunker Hill Community College. …
First Source Jobs Program Expands!
SCC is pleased to announce an exciting contract award from Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experience (SCALE) to establish a…
Clarendon Redevelopment Gets State Approval
On the last day of the State Legislature’s Formal Session, the Legislation passed two home rule petitions that allow for…
What is a Home Rule Petition?
In Massachusetts, cities have limited powers under state law. A Home Rule Petition is a request from a city for a…
RAISE UP! efforts result in $15 minimum wage
On June 28th Governor Baker signed into law the $15 Minimum Wage Law and the Paid Family Medical Leave law that…
Why Policy Work is Crucial for SCC to Meet Its Mission
When we describe what SCC does, we say our overarching goal is to preserve and enhance the remaining economic, racial…
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…
How We Roll: SCC’s Breed of Donor Development
Warmth, sense of welcome, generosity of spirit, tasty food . . . this is the common denominator of words describing…
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…