SCI to Hold Potluck Dinner Sunday for New Woburn Families

Social Capital Inc. (SCI) is holding a potluck dinner for new Woburn families interested in connecting with the Woburn Ambassadors, volunteers who are helping welcome newcomers in Woburn. They are holding their first ambassadors program event on Sunday, March 11th from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at the James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club (1 Charles Gardner Ln, Woburn, MA 01801). Families new to Woburn and those who are interested in becoming ambassadors are all welcome to attend! RSVP to this event by emailing krusso@socialcapitalinc.org.

The overall program, being developed by SCI and the Woburn Public Schools, will involve a combination of group activities along with developing a sustained one on one connection with another family. It hopes to connect those who may consider themselves unfamiliar with the various organizations and services offered throughout the community with individuals who have gained a more in-depth knowledge through their years of residing in Woburn. Potential ambassadors portray an interest in sharing their enthusiasm for the Woburn community with newcomers, a strong knowledge of the community, and a commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment in Woburn.

Ambassadors will be able to provide answers regardings topics like navigating the school system and connecting to extracurricular activities. The meetings may also simply serve as a way for participants to get to know more people who are living in their new community.

Those interested in becoming ambassadors are encouraged to fill out a quick application form found at sciwoburn.org/node/6341 and to attend the information session that SCI will be holding for potential volunteers on Thursday, March, 8 at 6:30 p.m., RSVP for the meeting by contacting Katie Russo.

Anyone who has been in Woburn for less than a year or so who or feels like they could benefit from this program are welcome. Newcomers interested in joining the program may also sign up by following the link at sciwoburn.org/node/6341 and are encouraged to learn more at the potluck dinner. For more information or questions please contact krusso@socialcapitalinc.org.

This is a #WoburnUnites program for supporting all students funded through CHNA 15 DoN funds from Lahey Hospital and Medical Center and Winchester Hospital.
The mission of SCI is to strengthen communities by connecting diverse individuals and organizations through civic engagement initiatives. Founded in 2002 in Woburn, SCI has grown to serve 20 Eastern Massachusetts communities while continuing to make a difference in Woburn. 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. For more information about SCI, please visit http://sciwoburn.org.