THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 Page 7 Revere groups receive $19,500 in community grants for free beach programs O n Saturday, June 10, 2023, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay awarded $19,500 to Revere organizations to fund free beach events as part of Save the Harbor’s Better Beaches program partnership with the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). This year’s Revere grant recipients are Revere Beach Partnership, City of Revere Parks & Recreation Department, Next Stop Revere, Masjid Al-Quran and Haus of Threes. Events this year will include free movie nights, DJ sets, circus performances, bike rides, Asian, Latin-American and AfSave the Harbor Executive Director Chris Mancini, Donnie Todd from JetBlue and costumed performers joined Better Beaches grant recipients Revere Beach Partnership, Namastay Sober, City of Revere Parks & Recreation Department, Next Stop Revere, Masjid Al-Quran and Haus of Threes. (Courtesy of Save the Harbor) of free events and programs for our families on our DCR beaches from Nahant to Nantasket.” In total, the Better Beaches Program is awarding $317,500 in grants to 92 organizations from Nahant to Nantasket. Some of the events scheduled by Revere organizations this summer: June 23: The World Music Concert Series; July 20: Movie Night – “Jumanji”; July 28-30: International Sand Sculpting Festival; August 1: Paddle Boarding. Representatives of more than 90 area organizations received grants to fund programs on the region’s public beaches in Lynn, Nahant, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy and Hull. (Courtesy of Save the Harbor) ro-Arabian cultural nights, physical and mental wellness workshops, beach parties for kids and teens, beach wheelchairs, mobility mats and grants to organizations that promote racial justice, access for people with disabilities, language accessibility, public safety and swimming safety. “It’s going to be a terrific summer, with more free events and programs than ever before,” said Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Executive Director Chris Mancini. “Working with our program partners, we intend to highlight the racial and cultural diversity of our region and amplify our core messages of public safety, inclusion and fun. Above all, we want our beaches to be safe and healthy places for everyone to enjoy. Diverse and welcoming programming is a key piece of that effort.” This follows the recommendation from the recently released report by the Metropolitan Beaches Commission (MBC). “Equity, inclusion, and diversity are critically important to our communities,” said MBC Co-Chair State Representative Adrian Madaro of East Boston. “We heard loud and clear from residents, visitors and neighbors alike that investing in free, culturally relevant programming is one of the best ways to support everyone in our community, so that’s what we’ll continue to do.” “The Better Beaches Program has been improving beach access for everyone since 2008, bringing our beaches to life, connecting kids and families from across our diverse community to each other and Boston Harbor,” said MBC Co-Chair State Senator Brendan Crighton of Lynn. “I’m proud to see participation increase and become more diverse each year thanks to the efforts of Save the Harbor’s dedicated staff.” “Free programming and events on our public beaches for all means a safer summer for kids, teens and families who want to experience these spectacular urban natural resources that truly belong to all of us and our community,” said MBC Commissioner State Representative Jessica Giannino. “It is a priority to ensure that when visiting our beaches, people feel safe, welcome and most of all, have fun and make memories.” Funds to support the program came from DCR, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the annual Harpoon Shamrock Splash, which was held on March 12 at Constitution Beach. “DCR is committed to working with our partners like Save the Harbor/Save the Bay to ensure that our beautiful beaches are welcoming and inclusive places for residents of all abilities, races, incomes, and language capabilities,” said DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo. “We are looking forward to another great summer “Thanks to all of our partners and event sponsors for making the Better Beaches Program possible, especially the DCR and the Healey/Driscoll Administration,” said Mancini. “Thanks to the Metropolitan Beaches Commission Co-Chairs Senator Brendan Crighton of Lynn, and Representative Adrian Madaro of East Boston and the legislative and community members of the Commission as well as Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Ron Mariano for their support for our GRANTS | SEE Page 18 t. nthony s hur h a ar a aar Sa ur a June 17 rom 8 00 A - 2 00 P a ring ra i a S r ! i i n n y r in a in a All proceeds benefit St. Anthony’s Church n
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