THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2024 Page 21 Jack Satter House to receive up to $20M HUD Grant to support energy efficiency and climate resilience efforts H ebrew SeniorLife’s Jack Satter House held ceremonies on June 10 to announce the receipt of an up to $20 million grant to its Revere supportive housing community to provide effi ciency and climate resilience improvements. Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development New England Regional Administrator Juana B. Matias and other offi cials attended the grant announcement at the aff ordable senior living site. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded this grant in December as part of its Green and Resilient Retrofi t Program (GRRP). About the Grant As part of President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda, HUD announced in December $173.9 million in new loans and grants under GRRP Comprehensive and Elements categories. The awards will support energy effi ciency, electrifi cation, clean energy, low-embodied carbon materials, and climate resilience improvements in 30 HUD-assisted multifamily properties, including 3,070 rental homes for lowincome individuals and families. These investments will help tackle the climate crisis and support equitable economic development in American communities as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and historic environmental justice agenda. GRRP grant and loan funding will improve residents’ quality of life by expanding energy effi ciency, reducing climate pollution, generating renewable energy, promoting the use of green building materials, improving indoor air quality and enhancing climate resilience. These awards include the fi rst set of awards made under the GRRP’s Comprehensive category, which provides funding to properties with the highest need for climate resilience and energy effi - RevereTV Spotlight R evereTV has a few ICYMI (in case you missed it) moments this week. Watch replays of two major June events: the Revere High School Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony and the Pride Month Flag Raising Ceremony. You can see the RHS graduating seniors walk the stage on the Community Channel over the next few weeks as the recording replays at various times every day. In honor of Pride Month, the el of energy-effi cient construction standards and to renovating our existing infrastructure to mitigate the impacts of climate change and plan for future generations of residents in our communities,” said Hebrew SeniorLife Executive Vice President of Senior Living Kim Brooks.“Receiving the Green and Resiliency Retrofi t Program grant ensures that our Revere community can continue to evolve to meet the needs of today and tomorrow.” “Jack Satter House is a vibrant, Shown from left to right: Hebrew SeniorLife Board Chair Richard J. Henken, Regional Assistant for U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey Mark Lannigan, Hebrew SeniorLife Executive Vice President of Senior Living Kim Brooks, Revere City Council Vice President Ira Novoselsky, State Representative Jeff rey Turco, Revere Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Democratic Whip/U.S. Congresswoman Katherine Clark, Jack Satter House Executive Director Steve Post, Revere Councillor-atLarge Robert J. Haas III, HUD New England Regional Administrator Juana B. Matias, Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr., Acting Secretary of Executive Offi ce of Elder Aff airs Robin Lipson and State Representative Jessica Giannino (Courtesy photo) ciency upgrades. All 19 properties receiving Comprehensive awards serve low-income residents, and roughly half serve seniors. For more information about the grant, visit the HUD press release: https://www.hud.gov/press/press_ releases_media_advisories/HUD_ No_23_284 Some speakers/attendees at the event: • Democratic Whip Katherine Clark • U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey’s Regional Assistant, Mark Lannigan • HUD New England Regional Administrator Juana B. Matias • State Representative Jessica Giannino • State Representative Jeffrey Turco • Acting Secretary of Executive Office of Elder Affairs Robin Lipson • Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr. • Revere City Council Vice President Ira Novoselsky • Revere Councilor-at-Large Robert J. Haas III • Revere Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya fl ag raising ceremony from last week will be playing multiple times daily through June. The event mentioned at the end of the fl ag ceremony is Revere Beach Pride, which is happening on June 23 at Waterfront Square from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Look for the fl ier and for more information about this event on next week’s “In the Loop” PSA on RevereTV, or on the city events calendar on revere.org. Victoria Fabbo recorded another episode of “Fabulous Foods with Victoria Fabbo” to get in the spirit of summer. In this episode, Victoria is joined by special guests Sadie and Ariana. Togeth• Hebrew SeniorLife Board Chair Richard J. Henken “For nearly five decades, the Jack Satter House has been a beacon of hope and belonging for so many of our seniors,” said Congresswoman Clark. “This funding represents an investment in the future of this community and a commitment to ensuring its services continue for many more years to come. I remain committed to bringing home the resources we need to support our seniors, clean up our air, and brace our homes against the impacts of climate change.” “I am thrilled to announce the award for the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program Grant award that HUD is presenting to Jack Satter House for $20 million,” said HUD Administrator Matias. “This program will support projects that reduce carbon emissions, improve utility effi ciency, enhance indoor air quality, and otherwise improve the climate resilience of this building and many other HUD-assisted properties throughout the country.” “For years the Jack Satter House er, they delve into the art of gardening; Victoria demonstrates how to craft personalized mocktails. Although this was recorded with summer in mind, the drinks are suitable for any time of year. Tune in to “Fabulous Foods” on the Community Channel and YouTube to follow along. RevereTV covered the red carpet introductions of Revere High School Junior Prom last week. The prom was held at the Venezia Waterfront Boston and the video is hosted by teachers Jilian Roebuck and Jason Torrey with an appearance from Assistant Principal Julianne Falzarano. The teachers got to ask stuhas provided seniors along Revere Beach the opportunity to live and age in a community, affordably and with dignity. Now they are demonstrating how senior housing can be resilient and sustainable,” said Senator Markey (via Regional Assistant Lannigan). “Jack Satter House is very important to the City of Revere. Therefore, it’s important its residents have everything they need to make sure that their quality of life is the best it can be,” said Representative Giannino. “Today is a great day for the City of Revere, and it’s an unbelievable day for the residents of Hebrew SeniorLife’s Jack Satter House,” said Mayor Keefe. “I am proud to see Hebrew SeniorLife not only grow its aff ordable housing portfolio but also fi nd ways to partner with HUD to invest in critical greening initiatives like this,” said Board Chair Henken. “Jack Satter House and its residents will benefi t from this grant for years to come.” “Hebrew SeniorLife is committed to creating new aff ordable housing with the highest levdents about their prom preparation and special shout-outs and they banter about some of their favorite things. Watch the RHS Junior Prom Arrivals on YouTube or on the Community Channel at various times over the next few weeks. RevereTV is covering all Boston Renegades home games this season at Harry Della Russo Stadium. The Boston Renegades is the local team for professional women’s professional football. Their latest home game versus the New York Wolves is now replaying on the Community Channel on weekend nights, and it is posted to YouTube. These games active, thriving community where our residents can age with programs and services to meet their needs,” said Jack Satter House Executive Director Steve Post. “Thank you to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for your partnership to allow Jack Satter House to make the necessary improvements for our current and future residents.” About Jack Satter House Jack Satter House, which is located at 420 Revere Beach Blvd. in Revere, Mass., is a HUD-subsidized senior supportive housing community with 266 apartments. Residency is open to all age and income-qualifi ed persons in accordance with the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability or familial status. Bostonbased Jack Satter, who made a gift that named the community, introduced “Fenway Franks” and “Yankee Franks,” and was a limited partner in the New York Yankees and a philanthropist who died in 2014. About Hebrew SeniorLife Hebrew SeniorLife, an affi liate of Harvard Medical School, is a national senior services leader uniquely dedicated to rethinking, researching and redefi ning the possibilities of aging. For more info, access https://www.hebrewseniorlife.org/ stream live on RTV so be sure to check out the next game on Saturday at 6 p.m.! RTV GOV is scheduled with all local government meetings. This week’s replay rotation includes the latest from various subcommittees, Revere City Council, School Committee of the Whole, Revere Housing Production Community Forum, Conservation Commission, Aff ordable Housing Trust Fund Committee, the Ways and Means Budget Hearings and the Commission on Disabilities. All meetings play live on RTV GOV and on YouTube and then replay on television in the following weeks.
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