Special to the Independent
The Everett Citizens Foundation hosted the Year 5, Round 1 Grant Distribution event on Monday, November 20, in the City Council Chambers at Everett City Hall to award $150,000 to 26 local organizations.
This was the most competitive round yet, as the Foundation received the highest number of applications for a single round so far. To date, the Foundation has awarded over $1 million in grants to local organizations which provide meaningful support and resources to Everett residents.
In its contract with Wynn, the City negotiated that they would provide $250,000 worth of grants to organizations that benefit Everett residents yearly. This round was the first of two rounds that will be held this year.
The following is a list of the organizations that received a grant for Year 5, Round 1:
• ABCD Mystic Valley Opportunity Center – $4,928
• Art Lab Everett – $5,084
• Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) – $5,163
• Church at the Well, Everett – $5,163
• Everett Arts Association – $4,000
• E Club of Everett – $5,182
• Everett Girls Softball – $5,084
• Everett High School STEM – $4,928
• Everett Little League – $5,084
• Everett Recreation Center – $5,240
• Everett/Revere Youth Hockey – $5,084
• First Baptist Church – $4,928
• The Food Drive – $10,000
• For Kids Only Afterschool – $10,000
• Glendale Christian Lighthouse Church – $4,693
• Grace Food Pantry – $5,084
• Joint Committee for Childrens Healthcare in Everett – $10,000
• Malden Warming Center, Inc. – $5,163
• Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) – $5,006
• Mystic Valley Elder Services – $5,000
• Mystic Valley YMCA – $5,240
• Pop Warner – $4,928
• Read to a Child – $5,006
• Sober Shuttle – $10,000
• Youth Power Group – $4,928
• Zion Human Services Corp. – $5,084