City of Everett offering holiday assistance to low-income Everett residents

Mayor Carlo DeMaria, along with the Office of Human Services, is pleased to announce that the City of Everett will once again be offering the Holiday Assistance Program to low-income Everett residents this holiday season. Everett residents are encouraged to submit an application in person beginning Monday, Oct. 16, and the deadline to submit an application is Thursday, Nov. 16. Applications will be accepted at either the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.) or Everett City Hall (484 Broadway) during the following times:

Connolly Center – Mondays: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesdays: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Fridays: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Everett City Hall – Mondays and Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

If you think you will be unable to submit the application during these time frames, additional times may be available by appointment only. Applications will not be taken over the phone. Before arriving to submit your application, you must have:

• Proof of residence in the City of Everett
• Income verification
• Birth certificates for children under the age of 18
• Please wear a mask

For more information, please call 617-394-2270 or email Director of Elder Services Dale Palma at Dale.Palma@ci.everett.ma.us or Health and Human Services Equity Access Officer Antoinette Octave Blanchard at Antoinette.Octave.Blanchard@ci.everett.ma.us.