Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 8, 2024 HOMELESSNESS | FROM PAGE 5 The services will be available in Malden, Arlington, Chelsea, Everett, Medford, Melrose, Revere, and Winthrop, which are funding the eff ort with approximately $1.8 million over four years with federal HOME-ARP funds that the cities collectively receive. The program is being managed by the City of Malden through its Offi ce of Strategic Planning and Community Development, with service delivery from Housing Families and their partner The Neighborhood Developers. “We are proud to be a part of this collaborative eff ort as it underscores our commitment and dedication to providing vital services and support to individuals and families most in need,” said Jim Feeney, Arlington’s Town Manager. “Through joint eff orts like this, we are not only off ering a lifeline to those in crisis but also building a stronger community where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.” “Vulnerable populations are experiencing unprecedented diffi culties when it comes to accessing social services that help them overcome the hardships they are going through,” said Fidel Maltez, Chelsea’s City Manager. “Unfortunately, this reality exceeds cities borders, so I am proud of Chelsea for joining this collaborative eff ort to serve the most in need in our region.” “As government officials, it is our duty to respond to the needs of all residents,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria of Everett. “Far too often, it is those with the greatest need for support that are overlooked in the allocation of resources. I am proud to support this initiative to provide wrap-around services for our most-vulnerable populations and I greatly appreciate the collaboration and partnership between the participating municipalities, Housing Families, and The Neighborhood Developers to address such a critical need.” “No one should be questioning where they will be sleeping at night, yet too many people throughout our region are forced into this situation regularly,” said Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn of Medford. “Thanks to this joint partnership led by Mayor Christenson, we’ll be able to better support those in need and get them the services and resources they need.” “The City of Melrose is grateful for this regional partnership which will provide critical services to residents in our comDINNER | FROM PAGE 4 of main dishes. All dishes can be prepared gluten-free, and vegetarian options will be available. The restaurant is fully accessible; questions about accessibility can be directed to 110 Grill. The cost of the evening is $28, including appetizers, a main dish, tax and tip. Drinks and dessert may be purchased individually. Reservations must be made and paid for no later than March 18 by directly contacting 110 Grill at 781-605-2172. Please tell them you are with the Malden Reads dinner on March 20. You can provide your credit card number by phone or prepay with cash by visiting the restaurant in person. When you arrive for the event, you will be given a gift card to use to pay for your dinner. munity and in our neighboring communities,” said Mayor Jen Grigoraitis of Melrose. “Supporting our most vulnerable residents doesn’t end at our city line, and my staff and I look forward to working with Housing Families and their partner The Neighborhood Developers.” “We look forward to expanding on the continued partnership that we have cultivated with Housing Families in this new iteration of homelessness support,” said Mayor Patrick Keefe of Revere. “We are confi - dent that this program will mesh well into each community’s existing infrastructure and fi ll in the gaps we know are still occurring. Homelessness and domestic violence don’t recognize traditional city borders, and with this regional approach, we can tackle these issues more collaboratively.” “Housing Families is very excited to broaden the scope of services we are able to off er in our communities for those who are experiencing or at-risk of experiencing homelessness,” said Housing Families, Inc. CEO Laura Rosi. “This program will complement the work we do with both our Homelessness Prevention and Individual Homelessness teams.The street outreach component fi lls an especially critical area of service in our region.” The program is scheduled to launch in April. All are welcome! “We hope you have read the book but it is not required to attend. Being Heumann highlights the history of the disability rights movement in this country, and is available in book, e-book, and other formats at the Malden Public Library and for purchase at The Gallery@57 on Pleasant Street.” Through informal conversation, there will be an opportunity to discuss themes from the book, including disability awareness, hidden disabilities, the benefi ts of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to non-disabled people, civil rights and human rights and the power of one person working in collaboration with a team to create change. For more information about Malden Reads and to see what other events are coming up, see MaldenReads.org. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
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