Everett Citizens Foundation presents $100,000 worth of grants to 17 local organizations

The check presentation was hosted in the City Council Chamber at Everett City Hall

Special to The Advocate

The Everett Citizens Foundation (ECF) hosted the Year 6, Round 2 grant distribution event on Monday, May 19, in the City Council Chamber at Everett City Hall to award $100,000 to 17 local organizations. Through the City of Everett’s Host Community Agreement with Encore Boston Harbor, which was approved by voters in 2013, the ECF was established. The Foundation, which consists of members appointed by Mayor Carlo DeMaria, the Everett City Council, State Senator Sal DiDomenico and State Representative Joe McGonagle, is charged with supporting and promoting local groups, associations and programs with important City initiatives that provide a direct benefit to Everett residents. To date, the ECF has awarded over $1 million in grants to local organizations that provide meaningful support and resources to Everett residents.

Following is a list of the organizations that received a grant for Year 6, Round 2:

• Adams School PTO — $4,850
• Budo Karate Dojo — $4,622
• Community League Basketball Organization (CLBO) — $4,622
• Evelyn’s Free Library Network — $4,547
• Everett Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Program — $10,000
• Everett Food Policy Council (EFPC) — $4,622
• Everett Historic Commission — $4,850
• Glendale Christian Lighthouse Church — $4,547
• Housing Families Inc. — $10,000
• Kiwanis Club of Everett — $10,000
• Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) — $4,850
• Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) — $4,000
• Roadmap to Recovery — $4,698
• Save Life Boston — $4,698
• STEAM City Corporation — $4,547
• The Well Coffee House — $4,547
• Tobin Bridge Chabad — $10,000