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Each year we honor individuals that exemplify our mission by presenting them with an SCI Idealist Award. This year's Idealist Award winners, Saskia & Paul Epstein, & Susan Musinsky, will be honored at the 2010 Social Capitalist Luncheon.

The SCI Social Capitalist Luncheon will be held on April 7th in the Grand Carver Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel, located on 200 Stuart Street in Boston. The Luncheon will start promptly at 12:00, so arrive at 11:30 for check in and networking. For more information and to purchase your ticket, please visit our luncheon page or email krice@socialcapitalinc.org

SCI Youth Councils show their commitment, even when times are tough!  Pictured to the left SCI AmeriCorps Youth Leadership Coordinator, Jennifer Ward from the SCI Milford Youth Council and Jim Sanchioni, Director of Milford Youth Center, delivered nearly 300 pairs of children's pajamas to BJ's Wholesale Club, General Manager, Joe Reardon.  BJ's, in collaboration with the Boston Bruins, has been collecting children's new and unused pajamas to give to nonprofit organization, Cradles to Crayons.  SCI Youth Council collections have been extremely successful in helping meet the basic needs of struggling community members; such as SCI Woburn Youth Council’s Jeans for Teens initiative, SCI Lynn’s canned food collection in conjunction with Compare Supermarket, and the Winter Coat Drive in Dorchester.  read more »

One of our AmeriCorps members, Kevin McGravey, was mentioned he'd been hearing several reports of former SCI Youth Council members who have attributed their success in college in part to the leadership experience they gained on the Youth Council. Sounds like this is an avenue we should think about for future impact evaluation. Meanwhile, this anecdote he relayed from a parent is compelling:

"My child was one of the first group of youth council members and just finished her second year of college. Her youth council experience gave her the skills she needed to succeed. When she was part of youth council I always thought it was a nice way for her to give back to the community but after a few years of youth council I noticed she was more independent, able to speak her mind and lead her peers. Those qualities have so helpful for her inside and outside of the classroom."

On a Saturday in mid-March SCI Youth Councils from Dorchester, Lynn and Woburn came together to discuss community needs and create a plan to help. Youth discussed issues ranging from the economy to homelessness to hunger before eventually deciding to create a "Speak Up! campaign to promote Healthy Teen Relationships.  read more »

Local kids have the chance to boost their leadership skills, participate in civic life and make a direct positive impact on their community, thanks to $25,000 grant from the Comcast Foundation.

Comcast, the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications, awarded the grant to SCI Social Capital Inc. to bring their youth council program to Milford and create a new opportunity for children between the ages of 12 and 18.

Kids selected as members of the council will administer an annual mini-grant program that will fund community projects proposed by other Milford youth through the Juvenile Advocacy Group (JAG).

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It's Better to Give and Receive

"One of the most satisfying experiences of this year was having the opportunity to connect Carol, a community member, with resources that enrich her life.  Carol is a vivacious woman who is active with her local neighborhood association, Greater Four Corners, and she also volunteers her time to give free piano lessons to community members in the building where I serve.    read more »