Members and participants in the Social Capital Inc. organization celebrated the work of this year's volunteers at the 8th annual Social Capitalist Luncheon held at the Sheraton Boston on April 2, 2015 where funds were raised to continue efforts to connect for community impact. The SCI Idealist Awards, presented each year to leaders who dedicate their lives and engage their social capital to address some of the most pressing community needs, were given this year to Eric Schwarz, author and Co-Founder of Citizen Schools and nationally recognized social entrepreneur and Benjamin Zander, world-renowned conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. Annually, the luncheon draws over 350 attendees, including community leaders, local business owners, and philanthropists from around the state. Fall River SCI Volunteers Sophie Fierst and Micah Savitzky were recognized along with others from across the Commonwealth. Click here for a 14-minute video of NECN Primetime Anchor, Latoyia Edwards' opening remarks and comments by SCI President and Founder David Crowley. Click here for photos of last year's luncheon. For more information, contact Wendy Garf-Lipp at 508-324-7900.

(Top row, left and right) Partners School Wellness Coordinator Marcia Picard chats with SCI Volunteer Sophie Fierst and Partners Community Outreach Manager Brian Moses while Stacie Molrenan and Deirdre Healey sign people in at the registration table. (Row two) Micah Savitzky and Sophie Fierst chat with South Coast Serves SCI volunteer Ashley Nunez before the luncheon begins. (Row three) NECN Primetime Anchor, Latoyia Edward describes how participants can begin tweeting before Micah Savitzky is applauded by Cassie Walke of Lowell and Marlyn Semexant of Mattapan during the program. (Bottom row) Author and Co-Founder of Citizen Schools Eric Schwarz poses for a photo with Rick Metters of Woburn and SCI President and Founder David Crowley before Sophie, Marcia, Brian and Fall River Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Peter McCarthy try their hand at tweeting their donation amounts which are toted immediately on the screen for all to see.