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Community Development Block Grants fund provide cool down spaces for students with socio-emotional needs at FKO

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 City and state officials did a walk-through at For Kids Only in Revere of rooms such as cool down spaces and reflection rooms that were made possible by Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) at For Kids Only on Wednesday.

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In the classroom are: Youth In Motion Program Director Nicholas Baptiste, For Kids Only Executive Director Deborah Kneeland, HUD Regional Administrator Juana Mattias and group leader Keila Zepina.
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Shown touring FKO’s new spaces were Community Development Director Tech Leng, Community Development Program Manager Danielle Osterman, For Kids Only Executive Director Deborah Kneeland, State Rep. Jessica Giannino, HUD Regional Administrator Juana Mattias, Mayor Brian Arrigo and Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky.
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State Representative Jeff Turco said education is the great equalizer.
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State Representative Jessica Giannino said children who grew up in the Coronavirus pandemic may have lingering trauma from childhood that organizations like For Kids Only can help.
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HUD Regional Administrator Juana Mattias received a warm welcome to her first week of employment in Revere.
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Youth In Motion Program Director Nicholas Baptiste said the CDBG grant money will help to build additional cool down corners and reflection rooms for high needs students with socio-emotional needs.
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Mayor Brian Arrigo said CDBG grants fund programs such as: Youth In Motion, small business grants, and sidewalk improvements during CDBG Week program at For Kids Only on Wednesday.
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For Kids Only Development Director Nicole Preston gave a guided tour to city and state officials on Wednesday.
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For Kids Only Executive Director Deborah Kneeland said CDBG grant money will help the organization to buy curriculum for children who need more support and staffing.

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