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SCI’s Mission

• SCI’s nonprofit mission is to strengthen communities by connecting diverse individuals and organizations through civic engagement initiatives. 

SCI’s Vision

We envision a nation where individuals are strongly connected to their neighbors and play an active role in shaping the destiny of their communities.  This increase in ‘social capital’ will result in communities that are safer, healthier and more vital.

What SCI does

We provide communities with skills and tools to engage citizens to make a difference. Current serving 12 Eastern Mass. communities.

SCI priority areas

Connecting citizens to Promote youth success. Foster health & wellness. Support economic development.

Social Capital Action Plans

Youth Leadership Curriculum

Working with 9 youth councils.

Led by AmeriCorps & other adult advisors

Provide “train the trainers” and direct youth training.

213 youth demonstrated leadership skills last yr.

Adult Community Leadership

Partnering with local community groups

SCI partners with local community groups who have an interest in connecting people to address local issues.

SCI has 20 full-time AmeriCorps members placed across the region, but we are currently focusing our growth on providing training and tools for partners’ staff and volunteers.

Typically start with a project covered by local budgets; joint planning and fundraising for larger initiatives.

Online Community Engagement

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Online Engagement

Web portals along with outreach strategy. Blending online & offline relationships. Regular civic “eblasts” and active social

media presence helps drive portal traffic.

Online engagement results

Over 15,000 unique monthly visitors to SCI portals in 6 communities.

60+ Dorchester orgs have reported increased participation.

75% of users say they are more civically active and ½ have met someone new in the community

Leveraging tech to address pressing needs: Haiti relief, job seekers, connecting neighbors, info re public meetings, starting emergency fuel assistance program.

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SCI helps people connect to resources for getting

healthy

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