On Wednesday, November 12, the Network for Social Justice hosted a program at the Sanborn House of structured small-group discussions on the topic of “community” in Winchester. According to Rebecca Slisz, Executive Director, the program had a number of purposes. “Our goals were to enable people to connect in-person with community members who are not … Read more
Join us for the celebration at our Third Annual Pride Party for Adults — the theme is PRIDEtoberfest! — and enjoy a fun filled evening of dancing, laughing, being in community and supporting our LGBTQ selves, friends, family and neighbors! This October 4th event is a fundraiser for the Network for Social Justice. Tickets are … Read more
The Network for Social Justice is proud to announce that it was recently awarded a three-year, $120,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation as part of its highly competitive $30 Million Grant Program. The Network is one of 125 Massachusetts-based nonprofits selected to receive a three-year grant. An additional 25 organizations received 10-year grants. This new … Read more
On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Winchester High School will host an evening of cultural celebration, community, and connection for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This event invites students, families, and community members to experience the rich diversity of Asian cultures through food, performances, and hands-on activities. … Read more
Rawan is a certified math educator and professor with extensive training in finance and economics. She is deeply committed to improving students’ lives and is invested in re-examining and reinventing learning methods and assessments to make sure they are accessible to all learners. Coming from a large family of mathematicians, Rawan’s professional interests lie in … Read more
Fuxin Shi, a resident of Winchester for the past six years, has built a career in biomedical research and drug development. Her love of the sciences started at a young age due to a curriculum in China that heavily featured STEM topics; this interest deepened as Fuxin started her journey into medicine. Women’s History Month … Read more
Girls Who Code is a national nonprofit committed to closing the gender gap in technology by empowering young girls to pursue careers in computer science. Through programs like coding clubs and summer immersion experiences, they teach coding, ignite creativity, and foster a strong sense of community for girls of all backgrounds. By equipping the next generation … Read more
Maggie Jackson has been teaching in the Winchester Public Schools since 2008. She has led both 4th and 5th grade classrooms while also delving into Lego robotics programs at Tufts University and incorporating her knowledge into after-school programming here in our schools. Women’s History Month 2025 Interview I began teaching 4th grade at Ambrose in … Read more
Meredith has been a resident of Winchester since 2002. She is a STEM advocate and has had many roles including project manager, research scientist, and community organizer. What sparked your interest in STEM? My dad is a cardiologist and did a lot of clinical research – he always had large NIH grants that he was … Read more
Gratitude. Exuberance. Community. These are just a few words that encapsulate the feeling inside Metcalf Hall at the Winchester Unitarian Society on Monday, October 14th, as an estimated 300 people from Winchester and many surrounding towns gathered for a two-hour celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Volunteers kept kids engaged making corn husk dolls, talking feathers (to encourage … Read more
