The mission of SCI Woburn is to strengthen the community by connecting diverse individuals and organizations through civic engagement initiatives. The SCI Woburn website serves as a community resource connecting residents to volunteer opportunities, community events and resources.
On Sunday, February 13th, SCI and the Network for Social Justice hosted a virtual career panel for middle and high school students through the Leaders for an Equitable Tomorrow (LET) program, which is funded through CHNA15 DoN funds from Lahey Hospital and Medical Center and Winchester Hospital.
The panel focused on youth activism, and our panelists were: Sam Gerry (WMHS ‘20) – Mental health advocate and co-founder of Kick It for a Cause, Sophia Ichizawa – Housing Equity VISTA AmeriCorps Member at The Neighborhood Developers, Philmore Philip – Activist and Founding Director of CATO:The Coalition of Us in Reading, and Sam Wilson – Director of Youth Ministries at Winchester Unitarian Society.
Grants of up to $1,000 are available for groups of teens to develop an awareness campaign to encourage more of their peers to get vaccinated; with a priority on population groups with low vaccination rates. With changes to masking policies, all the more reason to make sure as many people as possible are protected by the vaccine!
The Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Festival will be held May 7th at the Maria Hastings Elementary School cafeteria in Lexington.
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month is a celebration of a diverse group of ethnic heritage within the Asian community who bring a wealth of enriched culture to our society. This celebration will endeavor to build awareness and educate our community on the various cultures and contributions these different Asian ethnic groups have brought to enrich our American Story.
