Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2021 City awards $660K of CDBG public service funding to organizations that supported low-to-moderate income Revere residents during pandemic M ayor Brian Arrigo and the Department of Planning & Community Development awarded Revere community organizations and municipal agencies a total of $660,000 through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. Each awarded organization successfully demonstrates an ability to prevent, prepare for, and/or respond to the pandemic as well as service predominantly low- to moderateincome Revere residents. “The pandemic has heightened the need for collaborative approaches to economic recovery,” said Arrigo. “The CDBG program is an incredible opportunity for community partners and organizations. I am thankful for all the work they have done throughout the pandemic and know they will use this grant to better our community.” The following nonprofit organizations and City of Revere departments will receive CDBG funding: • Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA): CHA will establish a CaRevere Community School Director Fatou Drammeh and ESOL Teacher Fatimaezzahrae Harrouchi (fi fth and sixth from left) accept the check. For Kids Only Afterschool Executive Director Deborah Kneeland Keegan (fi fth from left) accepts the check. CAPIC, Inc. Executive Director Richelle Cromwell (fourth from left) accepts the check. Attorneys at Law 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. reer Pathways program for Revere youths and young adults. The program will focus on exploring healthcare-related career pathways and leadership development. A Youth Advisory Board will also be created to help guide curriculum development, overall structure and supportive services. In addition, CHA will enroll 15 Revere residents in its Community Health Worker Training Program. • Community Action Programs Inter-City (CAPIC): CAPIC will provide rental or mortgage assistance to Revere households that are facing evicRevere Farmers’ Market Manager Britney Sao (fi fth from left) accepts the check. tion or housing displacement. • CONNECT: In partnership with Revere Works, CONNECT will hire a bilingual job navigator to provide one-on-one job navigation services, including resume editing, interview preparation, application guidance and soft skills training. • For Kids Only: For Kids Only will provide health and wellness-focused services to Revere youths aff ected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes the addition of an Inclusion Specialist and one-to-one aides to work with children in small group settings, train staff on therapeutic techniques and communicate with families about support and additional resources. • HarborCOV: HarborCOV will hire a bilingual Domestic Violence Case Manager to provide intensive case management for survivors of domestic violence, hotline and on-call coverage and comprehensive referrals to community resources. • Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES): MVES will provide transportation to Revere elders and a congregate meal program in partnership with the Revere Senior Center. Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 63 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
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