Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2020 Everett to receive part of $1.6M COVID relief grant By Christopher Roberson A lthough the exact amount remains unclear, Everett is slated to receive a portion of the $1.6 million grant that was recently awarded to The Boston Foundation by the state for COVID-19 relief. The money will be used for expenses related to housing, utilities, food security, technology and transportation. “At this time, we are quickly working out specifics of how the grant received by The Foundation will be allocated, but there is no question that it will be used in part to support Lawrence A. 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Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS BUDGET | FROM PAGE 2 and foster care and adopted fee waivers ● $30M in emergency food assistance ● $13M for the Healthy Incentives Program Keeping in mind those affected by domestic violence, the House budget establishes a grant program to provide domestic violence advocate services across the state to connect survivors with essential services. In order to support programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the House budget increases funding for developmental services to $2.1 billion and includes $264M for community day and work programs across the Commonwealth. The House budget also includes the following investments: ● $236M for state-operated residential services ● $78M for family respite services ● $39M for autism omnibus services The budget furthers the House’s ongoing commitment to fi ght the opioid epidemic. To help those who are battling substance addiction, the budget increases funding for the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services to $162M while off ering continued support for stepdown recovery services, jail diversion programs, and expansion of access to life-saving medication. The House budget includes funding for the judiciary and ongoing criminal justice reform, including a $761M investment in the trial court and $20M to implement criminal justice reform. The budget also includes: ● $24M for civil legal aid to provide representation for low-income individuals via the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation ● $9.6M for a new, community-based reentry program ● $4M for a pre- and post-release services grant program The House calls for $302M in spending for environmental programs, which aims to protect the Commonwealth’s natural resources. These investments include: ● $50M for state parks and recreation ● $40M for the Department of Environmental Protection ● $16M for fi sheries and wildlife protection ● $8.1M for agricultural resources ● $2.1M for ecological restoration ● $500,000 for the Commonwealth’s endangered species program On November 12 the House passed the FY21 budget, 14314. On November 18 the Senate passed its version of the budget, 39-0. On November 23 the House appointed a Conference Committee to reconcile the differences between the Senate budget and the version passed by the House of Representatives. some of the remarkable organizations based in and serving the people of Everett,” said Ted McEnroe, spokesperson for The Boston Foundation. “To date, The Boston Foundation has awarded at least $400,000 from our COVID-19 Response Fund to Everett-based organizations – more if you include organizations that may be based in other communities but include Everett in their service area.” The $1.6 million is a part of an overall $10 million thrust from the state’s Community Foundations Grant Program for COVID-19 Relief. In addition to The Boston Foundation, grants were awarded to 13 other organizations throughout Massachusetts. “Since the onset of the pandemic, the House has worked to provide relief to the most vulnerable among us with funding for housing, food security, unemployment benefi ts and economic development,” said House Speaker Robert DeLeo. “Our communities need support during these unprecedented times, and these investments will go into the hands of groups that directly serve those in need across the Commonwealth.” Senate President Karen Spilka said the timing is crucial as the state faces a new wave of COVID-19 cases. “As Massachusetts experiences a second COVID-19 surge, there are so many people suff ering and in need of help,” she said. “Our priorities in the Senate have been to provide immediate access to emergency food support, mental health support, rental and utility assistance, emergency childcare, educational support, and emergency fi - nancial support for individuals with COVID. We are fortunate to be able to work with outstanding community partners, such as Foundation for MetroWest, to provide these critical resources in a timely and eff ective manner.” In addition to the Community Foundations Grant Program for COVID-19 Relief, the Baker-Polito Administration launched the Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program in May to combat food insecurity. Since then, more than $17.7 million has been awarded to support the state’s fi shermen and farmers. Prices subject to change HAPPY FALL! Y FLEET
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