THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 1, 2024 Page 7 Everett Citizens Foundation now accepting grant applications Organizations in the community that did not receive any amount of funding in year 5, Round 1 can apply for this round of funding set at $10,000 The Everett Citizens Foundation presented grants to 26 deserving organizations during the most recent round of funding – Year 5, Round 1 – back in November 2023. Special to Th e Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the Everett Citizens Foundation (ECF) grant application for Year 5, Round 2 is now available. The request limit for this round of funding is set at $10,000. All applications are due Monday, April 1. Any organization that received any amount of funding from the ECF in Year 5, Round 1 shall be ineligible for funding in Year 5, Round 2. Through Mayor DeMaria’s Host Community Agreement with Wynn Resorts, which was approved by voters in 2013, the ECF was established. The Foundation, which consists of members appointed by Mayor DeArt Classes Being Offered at the Connolly Center City of Everett partners with the Everett Arts Association to offer a spring semester E VERETT, MA – Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett has partnered with the Everett Arts Association to begin offering art classes for the spring semester. The classes will begin Tuesday, March 5, from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.). The 12-week semester will be guided by an instructor and culminate with an art show in the late fall. Individuals of all skill levels are welcome to participate. For more information, please call Ann at 617-387-7797. Council on Aging Announces Road Trip for Older Adults This day trip includes a day at the Venezia, entertainment and a delicious lunch E VERETT, MA – Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett’s Council on Aging is hosting the fi rst day trip for older adults in the new year. On Thursday, April 18, at 11 a.m., the luxury coach will arrive to begin the trip to a beautiful waterfront restaurant called the Venezia in Boston. Upon arrival, a delicious lunch will be served that includes a choice of baked haddock or chicken parmesan. After lunch, sit back and enjoy a show featuring Johnny Cash tribute band, “Ca$h Only.” Johnny Cash was a singer, guitarist and songwriter whose music innovatively mixed country, rock, blues and gospel. For more information, please call 617-394-2270 to be connected to the Connolly Center or dial directly at 617-3942323. Maria, the Everett City Council, State Senator Sal DiDomenico, and State Representative Joe McGonagle, is charged with supporting and promoting local groups, associations and programs with important city initiatives that provide a direct benefit to Everett residents. To date, the ECF has distributed over $1 million in grants to local organizations that provide a myriad of services to Everett residents. “This has been and continues to be a great opportunity for organizations to receive additional funding,” said Mayor DeMaria. “The Everett Citizens Foundation seeks to assist organizations that positively impact the residents of Everett, and I encourage all organizations in the community to apply.” Any organization in the community may apply. Applications can be found online by visiting cityofeverett.com/our-city/#EverettCitizensFoundation. For questions or concerns regarding the application or eligibility, please email ECFoundation@ ci.everett.ma.us.
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