Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, February 1, 2019 RCN Boston makes food donation to Bridge Over Troubled Waters Donates over 200 food items B OSTON – RCN Boston recently made food donations to Bridge Over Troubled Waters, a Boston-based nonprofit that provides services for homeless and struggling youths at the most defining time in their lives. With the help of employees, RCN Boston was able to donate over 200 food items. This food will be distributed to the runaway, homeless and at-risk youths that Bridge Over Troubled Waters provides services for. “The generosity of the RCN AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Are You Cold Weather Ready! OIL CHANGE SPECIAL Up to 5 Qts. of Oil (Most vehicles) Includes FREE 29 Point Inspection & Safety Check! Only $24.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! 2010 FORD F-150 XLT 2013 CHEVROLET SONIC LTZ Turbo, Six-Speed, Moon Roof, Leather, LOADED! 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The Revere Police Department is one of over 235 car seat inspection sites in Massachusetts with a certified technician available to ensure children’s seats are installed correctly. Nationwide, traffic crashes www.reverealuminumwindow.com are a leading cause of death for children of all ages. Properly installed car and booster seats have been proven to reduce the risk of death and injury to children involved in crashes, yet the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that nearly 60 percent of all car seats are installed incorrectly. State law requires all children riding in passenger motor vehicles to be in a federally approved child passenger restraint that is properly fastened and secured according to the manufacturer’s instructions until they are eight years old or over 57 inches tall. “This grant helps us better serve families who find it difficult to afford car and booster seats to protect their children,” said Guido. “We can also assist parents and caregivers with the proper installation of their child’s seats. If you would like to schedule an appointment for inspection to ensure your seat is properly installed in your vehicle or for installation of a new seat, please call Revere Police Sgt. Christopher Giannino at 781-284-1212 extension 60055.” For a full listing of organizations being awarded this grant, please visit www.mass. gov/service-details/grantaward-notifications-highwaysafety-division. For a listing of car seat inspection sites statewide, please visit www.mass. gov/carseats. Boston employees in collecting and donating food to Bridge Over Troubled Waters will help support the services provided by Bridge,” said RCN Boston VP and General Manager Jeff Carlson. “We are continually inspired by the work that Bridge does to help at-risk youth turnaround their lives.” RCN has been a longtime supporter of Bridge Over Troubled Waters. For the last four years, RCN Boston’s annual golf tournament in June has raised thousands of dollars to support Bridge’s programs and services, including Street Outreach, Mobile Medical Van, Counseling, Education and Career Development, Transitional Day Program, Emergency and Transitional Residences, Welcome Center and the new Cooperative Apartments. “We are very thankful for RCN Boston’s continued support, especially from this latest supply drive from its employees,” said Bridge Over Troubled Waters Executive Director Elisabeth Jackson. “Having partners in the community like RCN Boston gives us the ability to help more youth establish their own futures beyond our services to full independence.” About Bridge Over Troubled Waters Founded in 1970, Bridge Over Troubled Waters is Boston’s foremost agency providing supportive services to homeless, runaway and at-risk youths ages 14-24. Bridge’s proven and innovative services are delivered through an effective continuum of care model, ranging from shortterm survival aid services to long-term life-skill building residential programming that recognizes past trauma and prepares youths to become independent adults. For more information, visit www.BridgeOTW.org. About RCN Boston RCN in Boston serves the communities of Allston, Arlington, Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Burlington, Charlestown, Dedham, Dorchester, Everett, Framingham, Hyde Park, Lexington, Milton, Natick, Needham, Newton, Revere, Roslindale, Somerville, Stoneham, Wakefield, Waltham, Watertown, West Roxbury and Woburn.
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