SCC News
Wish the Mayor a Happy Valentines Day
Can YOU call the Mayor this Valentine’s Day asking him to pass the Local Hiring Ordinance now? Click here to make a pledge to use your voice to spread some Somerville love this Valentine’s Day.
Help Support SCC during our 2011 Annual Appeal
We have officially kicked of our 2011 Annual Appeal! We are working towards a goal of $50,000 and we hope that you are able to kick-in and help us get there, any amount large or small gets us closer to our goal and helps! You can donate via our website or if you would like more information please feel free to contact Shannon at sleblanc@somervillecdc.org or 617-776-5931 x238.
Save the Date: SCC's 42nd Annual Meeting
Calling all Somerville supporters! Save the Date for the 42nd Annual Meeting!
Date: Thursday February 9, 2012
Location: Holiday Inn, 30 Washington St Somerville, MA 02145
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
While we are grateful for donations for this event for those who can pay, the event is open and free of charge. We will have dinner, entertainment, and a dynamic presentation of our highlights for the year. If you have any questions please contact Shannon at sleblanc@somervillecdc.org or 617-776-5931 x238.
New Financial Education Class
We are excited to announce our next financial education class at SCC! Over the course of six weeks, participants will gain important information and skills to help them navigate their financial lives more successfully. The class will meet on Monday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m., and a support group will be offered after graduation so participants can continue to hone the knowledge and skills acquired in the class. Graduates will receive a $200 stipend to get them started on a successful financial path! The class is only open to people who live and/or work in Somerville, and the dates are 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, and 4/9. For more information, contact Blyss Cleveland at (617) 776-5931 x239. Space is limited!
5th Annual Leadership Development Insitute
SCC will hold its 5th Annual Leadership Development Institute this spring for emerging leaders eager to gain new skills and build new relationships with peers from the community. Topics will include: what is leadership, telling your story, relationship building, building power for change, power in Somerville, and building a grassroots movement. We ask all participants to attend half day sessions on 4 designated Saturdays, beginning on March 3rd and taking place over four Saturdays in March. Applications are due February 17th. For application materials or other information, please contact: Cecily at charwitt@somervillecdc.org or call: 617-776-5931 x226
Saint Polycarp Village Phase II Comes to Life
SCC is pleased to announce that the construction of Saint Polycarp Village Phase II is complete, and the first group of families and individuals have begun to move in! SPV II adds 29 units of 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom affordable rental housing to the original 24 units in Phase I. SPV II is an energy efficient, green building and includes a courtyard with grills, a community room and a natural playground. 1055 people applied for the units at SPV II. While we truly wish we could provide housing for all of them (and are working as fast as we can to build more) we are happy to provide an affordable, healthy and green home for these 29 households.
Community-Wide Assembly for CCP
Community Corridor Planning (CCP) invites you to join us for our 2012 Community –Wide Assembly on Wednesday, February 29th as we track our goals from last year’s Action Agenda on topics ranging from local jobs, land use, affordable housing, transit accessibility, and green space and come together to build a movement toward greater equity and affordability in Somerville! The assembly will be held at the Michael E. Capuano Early Childhood Center (150 Glen Street, Somerville MA 02145) from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. This will be an interactive, strategic meeting and we are eager to hear from all of you! For more information, please contact Mashael Majid at 617-776-5931 ext. 228 or mmajid@somervillecdc.org.
MBTA Fare Hike Community Meeting
The MBTA recently announced that it plans to potentially cut major bus routes in Somerville (including the 95, 80, 85, 90, 92, and 96) and raise fares by up to 30%! Join us to learn about what you can do to STOP the fare hikes and service cuts! SCC and CCP is part of a coalition that will be holding a community meeting on this urgent issue on Tuesday, February 7th at the Mystic Activity Center (530 Mystic Ave.) from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Food, child care, and interpretation will be provided. For more information, please contact our Community Planning Coordinator Mashael Majid at 617-776-5931 ext. 228 or our Community Organizer Cecily Harwitt at 617-776-5931 ext. 226.