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Chelsea Volunteer Opportunity

July 20, 2020 by

Hi All,

 

I am reaching out to let you know about a new volunteer opportunity in Chelsea.  With increased testing in the city over the next 4 weeks they are looking for volunteers to show up at the busier testing sites to help with translation at registration, help folks in line social distance, make sure everyone has a mask, etc.

 

While bilingual volunteers are needed they welcome assistance from anyone. Busy days have been Monday- Wednesday at Chelsea Square, starting at 10am.  Volunteers are welcome for any amount of time.

 

If you or anyone you know is able to help out at Chelsea’s testing sites please contact Cate Fox-Lent at cfox@chelseama.gov.

Best,

Leslie

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Important information for families about P-EBT cards / Información importante para familias sobre la tarjeta P-EBT

July 16, 2020 by

At the end of June, an additional $199.50 was automatically added to each P-EBT card. Families DO NOT need a new P-EBT card to use these extra funds. Families DO NOT need to reactivate their cards again, either.

If you did not activate your child’s P-EBT card yet, do it today! Learn how to activate your P-EBT card by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-7Nb_2oq4Y

If you still have questions, call the FoodSource Hotline: 800-645-8333 Monday-Friday 8am-7 pm and Saturdays 10 am-2 pm.

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A fines de junio, se agregaron automáticamente $199.50 adicionales a cada tarjeta P-EBT. Las familias NO necesitan una nueva tarjeta para usar estos fondos adicionales ni tampoco necesitan reactivar sus tarjetas nuevamente.

Si aún no activó la tarjeta P-EBT de su hijo/a, ¡hágalo hoy! Sepa cómo activar la tarjeta P-EBT viendo este video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-7Nb_2oq4Y

Si aún tiene preguntas, llame a la línea directa de FoodSource: 800-645-8333 de lunes a viernes de 8 am a 7 pm y los sábados de 10 am a 2 pm.

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Free Job Training Programs

July 16, 2020 by
We still have spots available for the first cohort of our virtual job readiness training in partnership with the International Institute of New England (IINE), which is starting next Monday, July 20th! The class is entirely free, fully virtual and is for 2.5 hours M-F for 3 weeks. 
The class will provide training for the following professional skills, among others: developing customer service skills, basic computer practice, practicing interviewing, creating resumes, completing job applications. These skills will help prepare participants prepare to re-enter and thrive in the workforce, across various sectors.
There are only a few spots left, so make sure to tell those interested to call the number listed ASAP!

 

Only a few spots left!

Classes start on Monday, July 20th!
Call 617-279-0545 TODAY to register for this incredible professional development opportunity!

 

 

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MA Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program

July 16, 2020 by
Financing Food and Farm Businesses
MA Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program
Grant Opportunity!
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has launched a grant program to support farms and other food businesses and institutions that have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. This grant program is accepting applications on a rolling basis until September 15th, 2020. The RFR includes many examples of projects that are eligible.
Grant funding will be allocated on a reimbursement basis, and the the PVGrows Investment Fund and Mass Food Trust Program are offering short-term or ‘bridge’ loans to food and farm businesses to cover the upfront costs. Keep reading to learn more about options for bridge financing.
Understanding What MFTP + PVGIF Finance
PVGrows Investment Fund: Bridge Financing
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The PVGrows Investment Fund is offering bridge loans (short-term upfront funding) to awardees of the MA Food Security Infrastructure Grant (FSIG) Program who meet our mission to grow the local food system. Since the FSIG program is a reimbursable program, we have bridge financing available for awardees at zero-interest with deferred payments for the first three-months. For more information, visit pvgrows.net/investment and to submit the PVGIF Inquiry Form. These bridge loans for the FSIG program are available for all farm and food businesses that meet the mission of PVGIF throughout the Commonwealth. We also have a streamlined process available for new HIP vendors that need to purchase new equipment.
The PVGrows Investment Fund’s mission is to strengthen the local food system through community investments. PVGIF provides the capital and business assistance that is needed for strengthening our local food system through farms, distributors, aggregators, food processors, restaurants and more.
Visit pvgrows.org/investment for more information or contact Rebecca Busansky with any questions.
Mass Food Trust Program: Bridge Financing
Click here to learn more about MFTP bridge financing
Article ImageGrantees who meet the mission of the  the Massachusetts Food Trust Program (MFTP), can qualify for a bridge loan so that they can access funding to complete their infrastructure project before receiving reimbursement through the Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program.
The mission of the MFTP is to increase access to healthy, affordable food in low-income, underserved areas.
Learn more about MFTP here, or contact Rebecca Busansky with any questions.

Useful information for businesses and entrepreneurs who are increasing access to healthy food. Retailers, farmers, processors, aggregators, distributors and more — join us! Learn more about financing, grants and technical assistance that is available now through the Mass Food Trust Program and PVGrows Investment Fund.
The next info session is on Wednesday, July 15th @ 2pm. Info sessions are held on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 11am and 2pm, respectively.
Register to receive the meeting invite and password to join the info session.
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