THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 9, 2023 Page 19 Malden High School Boys Lacrosse program Honors Seniors T he Malden High School Boys Lacrosse Senior Night was recently held at Macdonald Stadium before the team’s fi nal regular-season home game versus Mystic Valley Regional Charter School. In addition to celebrating the seniors’ achievements, the team celebrated a 14-4 victory. Honored that day were Captains Christian Taipe and Isaac Geren along with Adam Khalki and Simon Pham. (Advocate Photos) Malden Public Library hosts networking program for people 50 years and older. Forestdale Park Senior Living celebrates 5-year anniversary M ayor Gary Christenson congratulated Forestdale Park Senior Living on their fi ve-year anniversary of operating in Malden! Located at 341 Forest St., the former site of the longtime vacant City of Malden–run nursing home known as McFadden Manor, Forestdale Park offers units of housing needing memory support as well as units that off er varied levels of independent and assisted care. Congratulations! Mayor Gary Christenson is shown with residents of Forestdale Park Senior Living. (Photo courtesy of City of Malden) Teamsters Local 25 awards $12,500 grant to District 12 Challengers Little League 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group info B Funds part of $400K that was dispersed to 14 organizations providing critical services for people affected by autism Sign up dates OSTON – The Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund provided $400,000 in grants to organizations that support individuals and families aff ected by autism. The funds were raised at the 2023 Teamsters Local 25 Gala for Autism, which was the union’s most successful autism fundraiser yet. Among the benefi - ciaries is The District 12 Challengers Little League, which received a $12,500 grant to support its mission. The Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund hosts the largest annual autism fundraiser of its kind in New England, having raised more than $7 million to support autism organizations since it was founded in 2006. District 12 Challenger Division, based in Malden, is made for players with physical and mental disabilities and gives them a chance to play regardless of their abilities or limitations. “Teamsters Local 25 is pleased to support organizations who are doing the important work necessary to help people living with autism. Our mission is to break down the barriers that can prevent people having access to support services, employment and training opportunities, educational resources, and so much more. I am extremely proud that the Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund and our team that makes it all happen had its most successful year ever, providing critical funds to enhance the quality of life for people and families aff ected by autism,” said Teamsters Local 25 President Thomas G. Mari. The Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund has supported nearly 100 organizations and projects since its inception. The goal of the Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund is to improve the quality of life for people and families affected by autism. Local 25 is dedicated to increasing awareness of autism and the unique challenges of families who live with it every day. The Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund is committed to supporting these families by helping them fi nd the resources they need and by funding advocacy programs, as well as educational, therapeutic, and recreational opportunities. To learn more about the Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund, please visit www.TeamstersLocal25autism.com
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