SCI Community Highlights

Leaf Raking For Seniors Recap

Our annual Leaf Raking for Seniors event was an inspiring success, and we owe it all to our diligent and dedicated volunteers! On November 10th and November 25th, 210 volunteers served 21 Seniors across Woburn. Among the volunteers, there were 58 Haitian migrants who wanted to give back to the community. Throughout the two leaf raking days, hundreds of bags were filled with leaves. One of the houses had as many as 65 leaf bags!

SCI organizes this annual leaf raking project in partnership with the Woburn Council On Aging and Woburn Senior Center. A diverse range of Woburn residents participate. Volunteers are drawn from school clubs, youth sports teams, scouting groups, and local businesses. Many families with young children volunteer, providing a chance to teach their kids about the importance of service. The project began in 2015.

To read more visit:

In the News: Over 100 Volunteers Rake Leaves for Seniors- Including 50 Migrant Volunteers!

It's Giving Season!

At SCI, we know relationships and a sense of belonging are crucial to developing stronger, healthier, more inclusive communities. Founded in Woburn in 2002, SCI’s purpose is to bring people together and cultivate connections.

From mentorship programs to community events , and much in between, you can be a part of our commitment to connections in Woburn and beyond with a gift to SCI this giving season!

What does it mean to give to SCI? With a donation of any amount, you are...

Empowering Young Leaders like those involved in our Leaders for an Equitable Tomorrow Program and the SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest.

Growing Community Events like Juneteenth that educate, connect, and celebrate all members of the community.

Supporting Volunteer Initiatives like our annual Leaf Raking for Seniors!

Making Community Response Possible and enabling SCI to respond with volunteer coordination and other crucial support, like when Haitian migrants found themselves in Woburn hotels late this summer.

Investing in the Impact of National Service in Woburn! SCI AmeriCorps supports youth success, starting here in Woburn with members placed at SCI and the James L. McKeown Boys and Girls Club … and now also with the Woburn Public Library!

Give to SCI Today!

Last year, 71 individuals helped us raise over $25,000 during these final weeks of the year. This year, we have a goal of over 100 people giving by the end of the year! So we're asking for your help!

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Leaders For An Equitable Tomorrow (LET) December Holiday Social

It was a festive evening at the Woburn Public Library's teen room, where the SCI Leaders For An Equitable Tomorrow (LET) hosted their December Holiday Social! Teens enjoyed a variety of local Woburn food and were grouped into teams for a 30-minute gingerbread house competition. From Santa stuck on the gingerbread roof to a gingerbread campsite, each team was very creative and resourceful!

Everyone received SCI swag as prizes and left the event with wellness goodie bags featuring fidget toys and resources promoting positive mental health.

The LET program is a joint initiative of SCI and Network for Social Justice (NFSJ) that seeks to advance mental health awareness and engagement among youth within, and beyond, Winchester and Woburn through a focus on the intersection of mental health, race, and identity. Funding for LET is provided by Winchester Hospital Community Benefits.

To learn more about LET, visit:

Middlesex 4 Mental Health

SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest

SCI is excited to announce that the SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest will be happening in 2024! Applications are open to middle school and high school youth groups throughout the Greater Boston area, with a special interest in youth teams from Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, and Woburn based on SCI’s current service area.

Youth groups in schools, youth programs, and youth-serving nonprofits are encouraged to apply. Rolling applications are due on January 19, 2024. Up to 12 selected youth teams will be matched with volunteer coaches from the business and nonprofit sectors. Volunteer coaches will mentor each youth team in the development of their project idea into a pitch presentation over the course of six sessions from February to March 2024. The program will culminate at the in-person pitch event on Saturday, April 6th, 2024.

Youth Groups: Apply Here!

Not ready to apply yet? Fill out our Interest Form

To learn more about this event (and volunteer opportunities!) visit:

SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest

Calls To Action!

Snow Shoveling For Seniors

As the weather gets colder and our days get shorter, we eagerly anticipate the fall of snow. SCI is excited to announce that we will be hosting our annual Snow Shoveling for Seniors event this winter! Many of our local Woburn Seniors will need help clearing the snow from their walkways for safe passage to and from their homes. We are seeking volunteers of all ages to come together to aid our local Seniors and make their winter season a little brighter. Not only is this an excellent opportunity to actively contribute to our Woburn community, but you can also earn YES hours!

Volunteers will be on-call to serve their Senior neighbors within 24 hours of snowfall. We kindly request that you complete our i n terest for m.

Interest Form

Woburn Inauguration Day

Congratulations to the winners of the City of Woburn 2023 elections. SCI extends their appreciation to those who ran! To learn more about the Inauguration Day, visit the City of Woburn for more information to come.

Woburn Community Calendar

12/24 - 4:00 PM Family Worship at the First Lutheran Church, Malden
12/24 - 8:00 PM Candlelight Worship at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Woburn
12/25 - 9:30 AM Church Service at the First Lutheran Church, Malden
12/27 - Hip Hop Dance Class (for Teens) at the Woburn Public Library
12/30 - Board Game Cafe at the Woburn Public Library
1/5 - Family Game Night at the North Suburban YMCA
1/8 - Brian Rose Presents: Elvis in Hollywood at the Woburn Public Library
1/14 - MLK program at St. John's Baptist Church starting at 3PM
1/15 - SCI MLK Day program at St. John's Baptist Church
1/15 - Family Obstacle Course at the North Suburban YMCA
1/22 - What is Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture at the Woburn Public Library
1/22 - Artificial Intelligence Workshop with Therapy Gardens at the Woburn Public Library
1/27 - Snowman Freeze Family Swim at the North Suburban YMCA

If you have items for the community calendar, let us know! You can send your calendar events to Serey Kremer at skremer@socialcapitalinc.org.

Support local community initiatives by sponsoring SCI! We'll feature your business here as well as on SCIWoburn.org. For more information email Leah at lmulrenan@socialcapitalinc.org.

SCI Woburn's mission is to strengthen the Woburn community by connecting diverse individuals and organizations through civic engagement initiatives. We envision a community where individuals are strongly connected to their neighbors and play an active role in shaping the destiny of our community. This increase in 'social capital' will result in a community that is safer, healthier and more vital. For more information click here!

Major support for SCI Woburn provided by Cummings Properties.

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