Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 Reptiles, police canines and more at Those Who Can, For Those In Need Resource Fair L ocal resource organizations, a canine demonstration, rainforest reptiles and face painting highlighted the annual Those Who Can, For Those In Need Resource Fair on Saturday at Immaculate Conception Parish School. The organization aims to support the elderly, children, low-income families, the homeless and those grieving, while also fostering local volunteerism. Rainforest Reptile Shows Herpetologist Kristen Wendling-Bryan and Dominic Turco held Gandolf, a Savannah monitor lizard. Grace Turco and Julianna Carbone made a kindness kit, called Connor’s Kindness Project, for children in hospitals and shelters. Meghan Rappa, Chloe Calder and Benny Souza got face paint. Princess Merida from the movie “Brave” and Charlie Souza Shown from left to right, are: Offi cer Derek Vecchia, Those Who Can, For Those In Need President Judie VanKooiman, Offi cer Johan Taborda and Lt. John Azzari during Saturday’s 13th Annual Resource Fair at Immaculate Conception Parish School. City of Revere Community Liaison Coordinator Maddy Alvarez and Careforth Account Manager Norma Jaramillo gave out sunglasses. The crowd watched the canine evidence recovery demonstration — fi nding his handler’s cell phone in a tree. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino)
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