Page 16 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026 FUN-damental Basketball Camp Open to Boys and Girls in Local Area T he FUN-damental Basketball camp, open to boys and girls in local area cities and towns, will be held July 20-24, 2026, at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, located at 51 Summer Street in Everett. The camp will take place between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for boys and girls entering grades 3 through 8 as of September 2026. The cost of the camp is $125.00. Tony Ferullo, boys’ varsity basketball coach at Mystic Valley Reginal Charter Schol in Malden, will be the Camp Director. The purpose of the camp is to: provide all campers with the fundamental tools to help them become better basketball players; create a positive atmosphere where the camper will learn and have fun at the same time; instill the spirit of the game into all campers; and inspire them to continue playing the game either competitively or just for fun. Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt and certificate, and participate in various drills, scrimmages, and individual contests. Special guests will speak and share their personal basketball tips and experiences. An awards ceremony will take place on the last day of camp, and parents and friends are welcome to attend. For more information about the FUN-damental Basketball Camp, please contact, Camp Director Tony Ferullo at 857-312-7002 or tferullo099@gmail.com. HUD and VA Announce Funding to Support Over 2,500 Homeless Veterans W ASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. Department of Veterans Aff airs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins recently announced $33 million in funding for the HUD—Veterans Aff airs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. The funds will support 2,532 new HUD-VASH vouchers for homeless Veterans across 265 Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in 44 states. In addition, HUD is awarding $10 million in administrative fees across 289 PHAs in 46 states that currently administer the program. These funds will support activities that assist in leasing HUD-VASH vouchers and improving program delivery. “The Trump administration is committed to ending Veteran homelessness across America. HUD is pleased to work alongside the VA to serve a vulnerable population that honorably served us,” said Secretary Turner. “Today’s investment will help provide resources to support more than 2,500 homeless Veterans in achieving stable housing and self-suffi ciency.” “No one who served their country should face homelessness,” said Secretary Collins. “This funding will help us deliver critical support to thousands of Veterans across the nation, and builds on the progress made last year when VA housed more than 51,000 homeless Veterans.” Since 2010, Veteran homelessness has declined by 56.1% nationwide, with HUD-VASH playing a signifi cant role in that reduction. With today’s awards, the total number of active HUD-VASH RevereTV Spotlight t’s that time of year again. The Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival is back this upcoming weekend! From July 17th to the 19th, this free three-day event will feature world-class sand sculptors, live entertainment, over 75 food vendors, and more! If you’re planning to attend, taking the MBTA is the easiest option, so just hop off at Wonderland or Revere Beach station. If you’re driving, the Wonderland Station Parking Garage is the closest and most affordable parking option. RevereTV will be covering the competition, starting with festival preparations which begin Wednesday when the sand drops, and daily updates will be posted through the awards ceremony on Saturday night. Follow @RevereTV on Facebook and Instagram to get a fi rst look at the sculptures this year. A full coverage video of this year’s festival will be posted to the RTV Community Channel after the competition is over. Summer is here and there’s no better place to shop than the Revere Beach Farmer’s MarI ket where you’ll fi nd fresh local produce, baked goods, honey, and handcrafted items. The market opens on July 25th and runs every Saturday through the end of September from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the green space across from 382 Ocean Ave. The market also accepts SNAP and HIP benefi ts, as well as a new program available to all shoppers. To learn more visit, revere.org. This announcement was recorded in fi ve languages and is posted to all RTV outlets. On the newest episode of “Fabulous Foods,” chef Victoria Fabbo is joined by her sister-in-law and mother-in-law for a fun family-fi lled cooking session celebrating all things green and fresh. Together, they walk viewers through a delicious homemade salmon marinade served with roasted asparagus and a healthy potato salad. This recipe is perfect for summer entertaining! Watch “Fabulous Foods” on the RevereTV Community Channel all month. The team behind “Revere Rocks Live!” met at the RTV vouchers exceeds 118,000 nationwide. Since 2008, more than 250,000 Veterans have obtained safe, stable, and affordable housing through HUD-VASH. The HUD-VASH program provides critical rental assistance and supportive services to help Veterans experiencing homelessness across the nation. The program is a joint initiative between HUD and the VA, combining HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance for homeless Veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the VA. These services are delivered through VA medical centers (VAMCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), VA contractors, and other designated VA entities. HUD-VASH operates in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. studio to talk about this exciting upcoming benefit event in September. They share stories about the rich history of rock music, Revere’s own musical legacy, and the mission of the Revere History Museum to preserve the stories that shaped the city. Mayor Patrick Keefe also joined the conversation to highlight the importance of celebrating Revere’s history, culture, and the community coming together to support this special cause. This program is now playing on the Community Channel and YouTube. All proceeds from tickets benefi t the Revere History Museum and the Revere Society for Cultural and Historic Preservation. For tickets and information call 781-244-7430 or email rschpmuseum@comcast.net. RTV GOV is scheduled as usual with the latest city meetings. The current replay rotation includes the July meetings of the Conservation Commission, Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee, Cultural Council, Zoning Sub-Committee, Revere City Council, License Commission, and Traffi c Commission. RTV GOV is channel 9 on Comcast and channels 13 and 613 on RCN.
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