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Free COVID-19 Rapid Test

January 20, 2022 by

Photo by David Dermer /AP

Residents from the City of Chelsea have received early access to free COVID-19 rapid tests that the federal government is distributing nationwide.

To order these free tests, residents can utilize one of two options:

– Visit https://nachw.org/covidtests/ , input your zip code, and complete a short form to have four free tests mailed to your residence. This website is also available in Spanish here: https://nachw.org/covidtests-es/

– Call the CDC Call Center at 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489). Operators will be prepared to help you through the process of receiving four free rapid COVID-19 tests.

These rapid tests will remain available to Chelsea residents after today, but the opportunity to receive these tests will expand to United States residents nationwide beginning tomorrow.

Los residentes de la ciudad de Chelsea han recibido acceso anticipado a las pruebas rápidas gratuitas de COVID-19 que el gobierno federal está distribuyendo en todo el país.

Para solicitar estas pruebas gratuitas, los residentes pueden utilizar una de dos opciones:

– Visite https://nachw.org/covidtests-es/, ingrese su código postal y complete un breve formulario para que le envíen cuatro pruebas gratuitas a su residencia.

Este sitio web también está disponible en inglés aquí: https://nachw.org/covidtests/

– Llame a la línea de asistencia de los CDC al 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489). Los operadores estarán preparados para ayudarlo durante el proceso de recibir cuatro pruebas rápidas gratuitas de COVID-19.

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Chelsea Kiwanis Diaper Drive

January 13, 2022 by

Join Us As We Work With Our Partners At Chelsea Community Connections & Harbor COV

Everyday families struggle with basic needs, including the need for diapers for children. The demand can be overwhelming for families, and so we wanted to help. Our community partners need diapers in sizes 4, 5 & 6.

We have Two ways to help:

You can donate direct to us at the link below and 100% of your funds your donate in January will go to purchase diapers for our drive. You can DONATE HERE

You can also purchase diapers direct and have them shipped to our Diaper Drive Warehouse @ Kayem Foods.

The Delivery address is :

Kayem Foods

75 Arlington Street

Chelsea, MA 02150

Attn: Tricia Williams

You can order online through some of these great vendors

Amazon

BJs

Costco

Target

Walmart

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MBTA Youth Pass Program

January 13, 2022 by

The T’s Youth Pass offers half-priced fares for young people between the ages of 18 and 25. This includes $30 monthly LinkPasses! If you’re a Chelsea resident, please email us at youthpass@greenrootschelsea.org to see if you qualify.

 

The Youth Pass Program offers reduced fares on bus, subway, Commuter Rail, Express Bus, and ferry to young adults with low income. The program is a partnership between the T and participating cities and towns.

Youth Pass CharlieCards can be loaded with cash value for roughly 50% reduced one-way fares, or $30 monthly LinkPasses for unlimited bus, subway, and Fairmount Line Zone 1A travel. You can also use your card for reduced one-way fares on Commuter Rail and ferry.

Youth Pass Eligibility and Application

You may be eligible for a Youth Pass if you meet these requirements:

  • You live in a participating city or town.
  • You are between 18 and 25 and are enrolled in a Youth Pass partner program, such as MassHealth, SNAP, Year Up, public housing, etc.
  • You are between 12 and 17 and are unable to get a Student CharlieCard through your middle or high school.

Youth Passes for the 2022 program year are valid from November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2022. You can now apply online.

Apply for a 2022 Youth Pass

Note: Youth Pass CharlieCards expire on November 1 each year, regardless of when they were received. You’ll need to re-apply each year to get a new card.

How to Use Your Youth Pass

Use your Youth Pass CharlieCard for reduced one-way fares and monthly passes on bus and subway, or for reduced one-way fares on Commuter Rail and ferry.

Youth Pass riders should always keep their Youth Pass CharlieCard with them when they ride the T to present as proof of program membership.

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility

First, check to make sure you live in a participating city or town, then, review the eligibility criteria to see if you qualify.

Application

Locations

Youth Pass CharlieCard

Contact

Please contact your city or town for more information about eligibility and how to apply to the Youth Pass program.

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