Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 10, 2025 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net HUD Invests $8.3 Million to Support Families Achieving Economic SelfSufficiency in Massachusetts F unding through the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program empowers families in Massachusetts to build savings, gain employment, and achieve financial independence. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced over $140 million in funding to 836 existing grantees through the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program. These awards will fund 1,537 service coordinator positions across the Celebrating 51 Years! Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS! Four-Year-Old Tobacco * 100% Long Filler * Cellophane $49.95 STORE HOURS: OPEN DAILY Monday thru Sunday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! Humidor Special! Model A holds up to 25 cigars incl. ash tray, humidifier, hygrometer, cigar cutter and leather pocket holder! Special Price! $99.95 WE MAKE HOUSE KEYS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 country. Throughout the State of Massachusetts, housing authorities received $8,334,489 in funding. The FSS program provides grants to public housing agencies and multifamily property owners to support the salary of program coordinators. These coordinators assist participating families to capitalize on their housing assistance by connecting them with training and services to improve their economic self-sufficiency. “This investment in the family self-sufficiency program reaffirms HUD’s commitment to empowering families to achieve lasting economic independence,” said HUD Agency Head, The Honorable Adrianne Todman. “This funding helps us provide the tools and resources families need to build a brighter future – one where stable housing, financial security, and upward mobility are within reach.” The FSS program is offered to families in HUD-assisted housing. FSS Program Coordinators provide coaching and develop local strategies to connect participating families with public and private resources aimed at increasing their earned income and financial empowerment. These efforts also seek to reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistance and facilitate progress toward economic independence and self-sufficiency. FSS funding play a pivotal role in helping families achieve economic independence and enhance their quality of life. By offering comprehensive support services such as job training, financial literacy education, and health and wellness programs, these initiatives provide families with the tools they need to overcome barriers and pursue their goals. Through personalized case management and the innovative escrow savings account, FSS funding helps participants build financial security and plan for their future. FSS is not just assistance programs; it is a powerful catalyst for transformation and autonomy in our communities. HUD New England FSS Awards: Malden Housing Authority $262,080 Revere Housing Authority $29,000 Chelsea Housing Authority $89,198 Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development $438,510 Local student makes UWMadison fall Dean’s List T he University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized Malden student Marcus Handojo, School of Business. Handojo was named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 20242025 academic year. Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Each university school or college sets its own GPA requirements for students to be eligible to receive the distinction. Most call the honor “dean’s list,” but some grant the “Dean’s Honor List” and “Dean’s High Honor List.” Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
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