Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 9, 2023 Chinese Culture Connection awarded $105K Cummings Foundation grant Malden-based nonprofi t receives 3 years of funding T he Chinese Culture Connection (CCC) is one of 150 local nonprofi ts that will receive a share of $30 million through the Cummings Foundation’s major annual grants program. The Malden-based organization was selected from a total of 630 applicants during a competitive review process. CCC will receive $105,000 over three years. With this grant, CCC will hire a project manager, whose responsibilities will include recruiting, training and supervising site coordinators, developing activities to engage youth leaders, planning overall curriculum, and scheduling. The project manager will conduct training workshops on topics like leadership skills, communication, teamwork and bullying prevention. The project manager will support the site coordinators and will work closely with the youth leaders to create mentoring activities to engage mentees. Through diverse educational programs, cross-cultural dialogues, and special events, CCC empowers Chinese immigrants and Chinese descendants of the Greater Boston area to appreciate and retain their heritage, develop bicultural fl uency and enrich others with a deeper understanding of Chinese language and culture. CCC aims to reconLaw Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee IT’S TIME FOR A ROSIER OUTLOOK! ONLY $500 MINIMUM Visit massbaycu.org for branch locations and hours, and to see all our great rates. 5.00% massbaycu.org *APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Minimum balance to open and earn APY is $500. Maximum deposit $250,000. The APY for all Certificates assumes the dividends will remain in the account until maturity. Withdrawal of dividends prior to maturity will reduce earnings. Certificates are subject to penalty for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings. Rate is effective 6/1/23. This is a limited time offer and is subject to change without notice. Other rates and terms available. Subject to membership eligibility, see our website for details. APY* 10-Month Certificate Youth Leadership and Mentoring Program: Malden High Schoolers mentor fourth- and fi fth-grader English Language Learner (ELL) students about collaboration through a hands-on activity at Malden’s Beebe School. cile cultural diff erences and addresses the needs of the Asian American community, reducing education, health and income disparities by off ering free and low-cost educational programs and acculturation services for immigrant families, elders and youth. The Cummings Foundation grant will support expansion of CCC’s Youth Leadership and Mentoring Program (YLMP), fostering self-confi dence and enhancing self-worth among high school students from Asian immigrant families and other backgrounds. Through leadership training and engagement as mentors to Malden English Language Learner (ELL) students in grades four and fi ve, these high schoolers gain compassion, social responsibility, collaboration and public speaking skills. The CCC anticipates that an additional 200 students will participate in YLMP by the end of the third year. The high schoolers will gain an understanding of the American educational system, their role within it and avenues for helping others navigate it successfully. They will form a united and resilient cohort capable of withstanding academic pressures and the negative impacts of anti-Asian sentiment in the broader society. As they advance, they will emerge as leaders, discovering their unique voices and leveraging themselves to bring about positive transformations in their lives, community and mentees. The Cummings $30 Million Grant Program primarily supports Massachusetts nonprofits that are based in and serve Middlesex, Essex and Suffolk Counties. Established in 1986 by Joyce and Bill Cummings, the Cummings Foundation has grown to be one of the largest private foundations in New England. Additional information is available at www.CummingsFoundation.org. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Youth Leadership and Mentoring Program: Malden High Schoolers mentor fourth- and fi fth-grader English Language Learner (ELL) students through an interactive activity at Malden’s Salemwood School.
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