Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2021 Attorneys at Law 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. J& $45 yd. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $4 yd. $40 yd. $3 yd. Schissler finalist for Nonprofit Excellence Award T he Massachusetts Nonprofit Network (MNN) recently announced that Revere resident Briana Schissler, clinical supervisor at St. Francis House in Boston, has been selected as a fi nalist for the 2021 Nonprofi t Excellence Award for a Young Professional. The winners of MNN’s Nonprofit Excellence Awards will be announced at a virtual awards ceremony – MNN’s 2021 Nonprofi t Excellence Awards: Celebrating Idealism and Achievement – presented by Citizens on Wednesday, June 23. “We are excited to recognize Briana for her invaluable contributions to the Commonwealth,” said MNN CEO James Klocke. “We look forward to recognizing her and the other Excellence Award fi nalists and announcing the six winners on June 23.” The Young Professional Excellence Award recognizes an emerging nonprofi t professional who has made a signifi cant contribution to an organization through vision, innovation, interpersonal skills and hard work. This professional may work in any role within a nonprofi t. This award is for professionals 35 years of age or younger. Founded in 1984, to meet the needs of the poor and homeless, St. Francis House is now the largest day shelter in Massachusetts, providing refuge and pathways to stability for more than 6,000 adults experiencing homelessness and poverty each ment to this philosophy every day with great patience. In the case of one particular guest who expresses repeated paranoid and sometimes frightening delusions, Briana meets with him consistently to try and fi nd concrete goals to support him in fi nding greater peace in his own life. She explores conversations with him that are challenging and could be overwhelming for many, making him feel supported and heard. The Nonprofi t Excellence BRIANA SCHISSLER year. Briana provides intensive case management services for guests at the shelter on a oneon-one basis, including support with housing, mental health and substance use needs. As a Case Manager of the Day, she triages the needs of guests who are searching for services as they come through the door. Having previously worked at St. Francis House, Briana came back on as a clinical supervisor in the summer of 2020 at the height of pandemic-related challenges. St. Francis House is driven by the idea of second chances and everyone’s capacity to change, and Briana shows her commitAwards will highlight the work of the nonprofi t sector and raise awareness of important causes throughout Massachusetts. The Awards will be presented to one fi - nalist in each of the following six categories: Advocacy, Innovation, Leadership, Small Nonprofi t, Young Professional, and new this year, Resilience. This year, an independent panel of judges reviewed over 180 nominations for the Nonprofit Excellence Awards. The 29 fi nalists represent organizations that range from large innovative social enterprises to a small rural family support group and represent diff erent regions of Massachusetts. In the weeks leading up to the 2021 Nonprofi t Excellence Awards, nonprofi ts across the state are engaging in a social media campaign with the hashtag #MAkingadiff erence to raise public awareness of nonprofi ts’ important contributions to Massachusetts. SKATING CENTER www.Roller-World.com 781-231-1111 HELP WANTED Skate Guards • Snack Bar Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma Adults Prefered - Hours Can Be Arranged Open 7 Days Per Week Call Jerry at 617-620-9201 or Michelle at 781-233-9507 Located at 425R Broadway (Route 1 South), Saugus MBTA Bus Route 429
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