With the holidays just around the corner, it’s an important time to consider giving back. In this episode of Transaction Talk, we sit down with David Crowley, founder of Social Capital Inc. (SCI), to explore how small acts of service can make a big impact. With the tagline “cultivating connections,” SCI’s mission is all about building local connections through leadership programs and volunteer opportunities. David shares the highlights of SCI’s work, from the Youth Grant Pitch Contest where teens create community improvement projects with the help of professional mentors to seasonal volunteer activities like leaf raking and snow shoveling for seniors to fight social isolation. SCI also focuses on building leadership skills to organize grassroots initiatives, as well as developing scalable models that can work in diverse neighborhoods. Efforts like these not only tackle immediate challenges but empower local leaders to create lasting change. Tune in to learn how you can make a difference in your community this holiday season and beyond!

Key Points From This Episode:

• An introduction to David, SCI, and their mission to cultivate connections.
• Encouraging community participation through leadership development and volunteering.
• Opportunities to volunteer, such as leaf raking to reduce social isolation among seniors.
• How you can get involved in community programs like the Youth Grant Pitch Contest.
• A strategic approach to scale initiatives by empowering local leaders to organize projects.
• The value of bridging generational and cultural divides to build inclusive communities.
• Seasonal programs to engage young volunteers and address specific community needs.
• Cultivating connections to combat loneliness and foster collaboration in divided times.
• The importance of getting involved: a recap of the key takeaways from today’s episode.

Tip of the Day: Find an opportunity to cultivate connections and strengthen your community in a grassroots way, either through SCI or by creating similar initiatives locally!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Social Capital Inc.

David Crowley

David Crowley on LinkedIn

David Crowley on X

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Youth Grant Pitch Contest

Transaction Talk

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