Dr. Mary Bourque, a Chelsea native serving as superintendent of Chelsea Public Schools, will receive recognition as a Community Social Capitalist at the Social Capitalist Luncheon on April 2. The event, organized by Social Capital Inc. (SCI), takes place at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. Two other honorees will be recognized alongside her: Frances Martinez of Lynn and Martin Fantozzi of Newton. The nomination for Superintendent Bourque came from former City Manager Jay Ash and Stop & Compare Supermarket.
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David Crowley, president of SCI, remarked,
“We are pleased to shine a spotlight on these very worthy individuals who are making a difference in local communities. Holding up such stellar examples of active citizenship is one way we encourage others to participate in their communities.”
The luncheon agenda will also include presentations honoring 2015 SCI Idealist recipients Benjamin Zander, conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, and Eric Schwarz, co-founder of Citizen Schools.
Each year, the event attracts more than 350 participants, including community leaders, business owners, and philanthropists from throughout Massachusetts.
For additional information regarding honorees, ticket purchases, table reservations, and sponsorship options, visit: http://www.socialcapitalinc.org/luncheon
Social Capital Inc. works to strengthen communities by bringing together diverse populations through civic engagement programs. Since its founding in 2002, SCI has cultivated Social Capitalists who bridge differences and mobilize community members and volunteers. Operating across 17 Massachusetts communities, SCI initiatives encompass youth-led campaigns promoting physical activity and nutrition; community web-portals and e-newsletters providing civic information; cultural events; neighborhood meetings; and resident-driven approaches to addressing community challenges.
Over the past two years, Social Capital Inc. has collaborated with the Healthy Chelsea Coalition, which operates from Chelsea MGH, to help residents access health resources and information. Additional details are available at: http://www.ourchelseama.org