East Boston Social Centers and Neighborhood Villages Partnership Aims to Reform Local Early Education in Boston

Originally Appeared in the Boston Business Journal

By PNC Bank

September 22, 2025

In this episode of PNC C-Speak, Justin Pasquariello, president and CEO of East Boston Social Centers, and Sarah Siegel Muncey, co-president of Neighborhood Villages, delve into the missions of their organizations and their impactful partnership.

Muncey highlights Neighborhood Villages’ mission to establish a structured child care system and details their collaborative approach to support schools and care providers. Pasquariello shares his journey into early childhood and community work, emphasizing the importance of addressing foundational social issues and building resilient, joy-filled communities.

Listen to hear more about:

  • Why Sarah Siegel Munsey started Neighborhood Villages (00:32)

  • The partnership between East Boston Social Centers and Neighborhood Villages (4:09)

  • How Pasquariello leads successful programs while working to change the early childhood system (11:17)

  • Key accomplishments of each organization (22:34)

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