Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 28, 2020 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Kitchen Hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-10pm Fri-Sat: 12-11pm Sunday: 1pm-10pm www.eight10barandgrille.com State Senator Jason Lewis attend announcement of MassMakers Act O n February 24, State Senator Jason Lewis attendCelebrate St. Paddy’s Day! Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner Served All Day Tues., March 17 Where everyone’s Irish for a Day! Try our $12 LUNCH Menu - 16 ITEMS SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available ed the announcement of Senate Bill S.2564, An Act to support MassMakers – comprehensive new legislation designed to assist small businesses by recognizing their unique challenges and providing tools to help them succeed. “When I was growing up, my father owned and operated a small wholesale and retail chocolate business, and I saw firsthand the challenges that small business owners face in starting and running their businesses,” said Lewis. “Small businesses need our support because they lead the way in revitalizing our downtowns H ousing Families Inc. (HFI) will host its annual Legislative Breakfast on Wednesday, March 25 from 8:30–10:00 a.m. to raise awareness of family homelessness in Greater Boston and cities like Malden, Medford, Everett, Chelsea and Revere. This event provides families with a platform to share their stories and advocate for policy change. HFI’s Legislative Breakfast is a free event open to all at the Irish American Club (177 West St., Malden). A complimentary light breakfast will be served starting at 8:30 a.m., and the program will run from 9:00– 10:00 a.m. Each year, state and local elected officials are invited to the Legislative Breakfast to hear constituents speak about their experiences with homelessness and housing insecurity. To date, state and city officials scheduled to attend this year’s breakfast are Senators Jason Lewis and Sal DiDomenico, Representatives Christine Barber, Joseph McGonagle, Paul Donato and Steve Ultrino, MalShown from left to right are Jon B. Hurst, president of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts; Dougan Sherwood, president of the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce; State Senator Jason Lewis; and State Senator Diana DiZoglio, chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business. (Courtesy Photo) and invigorating our local economies. I’m excited to support the MassMakers Act and pleased that the bill includes legislation that I filed to creHousing Families’ 18th den Mayor Gary Christenson and Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn. Other elected officials are expected to attend. HFI CEO Laura Rosi said, “In Massachusetts, the cost of housing is rising significantly faster than wages. Coupled with the scarcity of housing, many families are being displaced, changing the landscape of entire communities. Our focus must be on stabilizing these communities. This event is an opportunity for families who have experienced homelessness to share their stories and educate others about the issue. This is an opportunity to hear about state and local efforts to combat housing instability and learn about ways they can get involved.” The Legislative Breakfast is presented by Bank of America. HFI is also grateful to its sponsors for making this event possible: United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, Cummings Foundation, Eagle Bank, Kelliher & Callaghan, Lucey Insurance Agency and the ate the Massachusetts Office of Main Streets, which will coordinate local, state and federal efforts to support and promote our local downtowns.” Annual Legislative Breakfast Mass Cultural Council. For more information and tickets visit https://hfi2020legislativebreakfast.eventbrite.com. About Housing Families Inc. In 1986, HFI was founded by community members concerned about the growing crisis of homelessness of Greater Boston families. Since then HFI has grown into one of the largest providers of family shelter in Massachusetts and has served over 5,000 families in it’s over 30-year history. Currently HFI provides shelter to 100 homeless families each night; manages permanent housing for 68 families in Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford and Revere; serves 120 young homeless children each year in its therapeutic afterschool GREAT Youth and Families Program; and prevents eviction and homelessness for over 550 families each year through its Pro Bono Legal Services program. To learn more about HFI, visit www.housingfamilies.org. http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
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