Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020 LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. J& $45 yd. 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. S In Partnership with United Way, Mayor Arrigo Launches Raise Up Revere Fund to Support Families and Businesses through Ongoing COVID-19 Recovery REVERE, MA — Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo and the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley today announced the launch of the Raise Up Revere Fund, focused on meeting the immediate needs of Revere families and small businesses that have been most severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as longer-term strategies and innovative ideas that continue to move Revere forward as a community. Seeded with $75,000 from the United Way and $250,000 from an anonymous benefactor, the Fund will collaborate closely with new and existing nonprofi t partners in their ongoing work to provide emergency aid, support Revere's cultural and small business communities, and engage Revere youth and families. Existing partners include The Neighborhood Developers (TND), Moroccan American Connections in Revere (MACIR), Women Encouraging Empowerment (WEE) Revere, and The First CongressioFESTIVAL | FROM PAGE 1 cations to this event that traditionally draws over one million people, could be held in any way that was consistent with the current health safety guidelines of the CDC. We know that families from across New England and from around the globe look forward to attending the event each year. Although we are disappointed that we will have to wait until 2021 to welcome our international master sculptors back to Revere Beach, we look nal Church of Revere Food Pantry. “Revere has always been a resilient city of hard working people who take care of each other. As we face unprecedented times, I’m asking our partners, residents and neighbors to rally together and donate to help those in our community who are facing serious and urgent needs,” Mayor Arrigo said. Immediate needs include but are not limited to housing, food insecurity, utilities support, internet connectivity for families with school-aged children, child care, and other basic needs, as well as support for small businesses with a goal of getting people back to work in a safe environment. “It’s been three months since COVID-19 changed nearly every aspect of daily life for our communities, and this pandemic continues to take a heavy toll on Revere families and businesses,” said Michael K. Durkin, President and Chief Executive Offi cer at United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley. “The people of forward to seeing you all at the event next year. In the meantime, the Revere Beach Partnership has shifted all its attention to fi nding ways to promote and enhance safe and healthy recreation along Revere Beach this summer. We hope to engage with our corporate partners in this eff ort as we implement several programs over the coming months. Businesses interested in helping can learn more by contacting the Revere Beach Partnership at 781902-9742 or emailing info@reverebeachpartnerhsip.com Revere have continued to come together to get through one of the most challenging times in their city’s history, and the Raise Up Revere Fund will help meet the immediate needs of Revere youth, families and small businesses, and support new and innovative solutions to meet the city's longer-term challenges and opportunities.” All gifts are tax-deductible and 100% of the proceeds (net credit card fees) will go to individuals supported by nonprofi ts already working in Revere. Donations to the fund can be made online or via your Donor Advised Fund by including “The Raise Up Revere Fund” in your recommendation details. Our tax ID number is 042382233. You can also send a check to the following address: United Way of Massachusetts Bay, PO Box 51381, Boston, MA 02205-1381. Please make checks out to “United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley” and include “The Raise Up Revere Fund” in the memo of your check. About the Revere Beach Partnership: The mission of the Revere Beach Partnership is to continue the heritage of Revere Beach as a nearby retreat for New England families, to preserve the beach’s unique historic and natural assets; strengthen the beach as an asset to our community by the development of programs and partnerships that further this goal and the overall well-being of our community, and to plan and oversee the continued improvement of Revere Beach.
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