Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 9, 2023 Recovery Employment Services initiative successful M ayor Gary Christenson is pleased to announce that the City of Malden’s fi rst Recovery Employment Services initiative proved to be a tremendous success! This program is designed to provide job life skills and soft skills pre-employment training (such as mock interviews, resume assistance, interview etiquette, etc.) with the main focus being to reintroduce individuals back into the workforce. The program consisted of an eight-week Training Certifi cate course followed by job placement and additional training programs as needed. The Recovery Employment Services Program (RESP) is a pilot created through the collaboration of Mayor’s Offi ce Director of Career Services Kashawna Harling; Health & Human Services Department Community Communication and Outreach Specialist Tamerlie Roc, Malden Warming Center ExPictured from left to right: RESP participants, local business owners, Career Services Coordinator Kashawna Harling (far left) and Mayor Gary Christenson (third from right). (Photo courtesy of the City of Malden) ecutive Director Pastor Gerry Whetstone, City of Malden Recovery Coach Paul Bell, Ruth’s Way for Women Founding Executive Director Nicole O’Brien, Life Coach Nicole Balkissoon and Paul T. Murphy Insurance Agency Owner/President Paul Murphy. The participants were congratulated for completing the program at a recent ceremony. “Thank you to everyone that made this initiative possible,” said Mayor Christenson. “The program provides much needed resources and support to individuals facing barriers in re-entering the workforce. It was a true collaboration, and I am especially grateful to Paul Murphy for his help in including the business community.” Longtime Malden Housing Authority employee retires M 9 ayor Gary Christenson congratulated Debbie Lungo, Malden Housing Authority Executive Assistant to Director Steve Finn, on 15 years of service. Debbie will always be remembered for cheerfully serving Malden’s elderly residents for most of her career and mak5.0 %APY* INSURED 9 Month CD Your nest egg just got an upgrade. A GREAT RATE AND INSURANCE? NO WAY. YES WAY! Here’s your chance to reach your savings goal faster than ever. Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD with an amazing 5.0% APY* gets you closer to those financial goals much faster. Easily calculate better earnings with Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD. Go to everettbank.com to easily open your account on-line in just minutes. Pictured from left to right: Mayor Gary Christenson, Debbie Lungo and Malden Housing Authority Director Steve Finn. *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes that interest remains on deposit until maturity. A withdrawal will reduce earnings. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. Member FDIC | Member DIF All Deposits Are Insured In Full. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 orInfo@advocatenews.net ing a positive diff erence in their lives. Mayor Christenson presented her with a citation and thanked her for her invaluable service, commitment and contributions.
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