IMPORTANT / THIS WEEK:

• COVID-19 UPDATES: Cases are rising in Revere & the state.
  • Jan 16, 2022: CDC recommends that everyone 5 years and older get their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines and receive a booster dose when eligible. Read more about it here. 
• ATTN Small Business Owners! 
  • A 16-week program to help early-stage women, people of color, and immigrant entrepreneurs build & sustain their food-related businesses – application here.
    • DEADLINE TO APPLY: JAN 28
• Revere Senior Center Reopening Feb 1st
  • Location:  25 Winthrop Ave, Revere
  • Events coming up / January update
• Free 2021 Tax Preparation
  • Tax prep. assistance in English & Spanish. Income restrictions apply.
    • More info here / Flyers here
• FREE AT-HOME COVID TESTS AVAILABLE
  • Find out how to order them HERE!
  • (info in English, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese)

City / ROTM Updates 

• COVID-19 PCR Testing Option
  • Appointment only: Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays @ 12 – 4 PM
  • For city employees / Revere residents ONLY — details here.
  • NEW: Order free at-home tests! 
• Wednesday Night Food Pantry 6:15 – 8 PM
  • Location: 200 Winthrop Ave, Revere
  • OPEN TO ALL, translated flyer here.
• Food for Free Thursdays  
  • every Thursday, 3 – 6 PM (while supplies last)
  • Location: 200 Winthrop Ave, Revere
  • NOTE: Must meet Federal 2021 Household Income Guidelines.
• Revere Farmers Market 2022
  • Join us every Friday from June 3 – Oct 28!
  • Want to become a vendor? More info here.

Other City Departments 

• PARKS & REC – Main page
  • Updates to come!
• Revere Public Library Resources & Events
  • Main webpage here.
• Revere Public Schools
  • Main webpage here.
  • Updated COVID-19 Protocols
    • Find info here (English, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese)

COVID-19 Resources 

• City Updates / Vaccination & Testing info
• How To Use COVID-19 Self – Test Kits
• COVID-19 Booster FAQ
  • Info here in English, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese.
• Food Resource Hotline – Translated flyers here.
• SNAP Food Assistance Benefits
  • What is SNAP? Translated info here.
  • For help with SNAP applications, email Britney at bsao@revere.org
• Housing / Workforce Development:
  • NEW: Get free help finding a job!
    • Details here in English & Spanish.
  • Housing Assistance Resources found here.
  • Low Income Landlords Financial/Legal Assistance here.
  • Mortgage Assistance Application here.
  • Want to volunteer?  Click here!
  •  Open jobs / work opportunities here.
• VaxAbilities offers disability-friendly vaccination events – please share!

Learning Share 

• New Business: Rincon Limeno on Broadway Holds Grand Opening​​​​​​​
• Arrigo Announces Expanded Accessibility to City Hall Constituent Services
• Free N95 masks are arriving at pharmacies & grocery stores: here’s how to get yours!
• Health Centers are Improving COVID-19 Vaccine Equity among POC

Community Happenings

• ESOL Classes for Adults
  • English language classes, Feb 28 – May 12
  • Classes will be online via Zoom & in-person! Details here.
• FREE Citizenship Classes
  • Open to any lawful permanent resident who wants to become a US citizen.
  • Classes will be online via Zoom, Feb 14 – April 4, details here.
• Conversational Spanish Classes 
  • Virtual classes via Zoom, Feb 7 – April 6
  • Levels 1 & 2 available: details & register here.
• ATTN Small Businesses – Grant Program
  • Microenterprises eligible: applications due by Feb 8
  • Application and details here.
• SNAP Awareness Week!
  • SNAP helps low income families and individuals access healthy and culturally appropriate food. See if you qualify for food assistance benefits here & find flyers for social media here.
• Neighborhood Pods / Ward Groups 
  • Are you interested in getting to know your neighbors?
  • Want to get connected to local events & resources?
  • Join on Facebook!