THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 8, 2024 Page 3 Eight Cities and Towns Join Forces to Address Homelessness F Special to Th e Advocate or the fi rst time, eight communities north of Boston will launch a joint program to provide supportive services and outreach to those who are homeless, at-risk of becoming homeless, or fl eeing domestic violence. The new program will serve Malden, Arlington, Chelsea, Everett, Medford, Melrose, Revere, and Winthrop and will respond to incidents of homelessness and provide basic necessities like food and water as well as dedicated case management, housing problem solving, and more to help get people transition from homelessness to stable housing. “None of our cities would be able to provide these services on our own,” said Mayor Gary Christenson of Malden, who announced the ini8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Monday & Tuesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 tiative today during his annual State of the City address. “Only together can we respond with the care, compassion, and capacity that these most vulnerable residents need. I’m grateful to the mayors and managers of our partner cities for their continued commitment to this vital work.” The services will be available in Malden, Arlington, Chelsea, Everett, Medford, Melrose, Revere, and Winthrop, which are funding the effort with approximately $1.8 million over four years with federal HOMEARP funds that the cities collectively receive. The program is being managed by the City JOIN FORCES | SEE PAGE 9 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM Subscribe to the Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s SHOP LOCAL & DROP BY FOR DINNER! www.eight10barandgrille.com
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