Boston (March 25, 2024) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today applauded their successful efforts to secure more than $11 million in additional federal funding for community-based projects across Greater Boston, bringing total direct funding secured by the Senators to more than $26 million. 

“Community and civic leaders are dedicated to making the state a healthier, cleaner, safer, and more just place to live. I am proud to work with Senator Warren to bring important investments directly to the City of Boston and local initiatives to further their goals,” said Senator Markey. “These investments in early education, workforce development, health care services and equipment, climate and coastal resiliency, port and municipal infrastructure, youth and community development, affordable and veteran housing, and addiction recovery and treatment services will make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents.” 

“Boston is one of the beating hearts of our Commonwealth, and I am glad to have helped secure more than $26 million in federal funding to bolster Boston communities,” said Senator Warren. “It’s important that we invest in families who are struggling to make ends meet or recovering from substance use – and a new park and soccer field for our kids is always great news to me. Funding like this makes a real difference in Massachusetts communities, which is why I’ll continue fighting to ensure the federal government is a strong partner to our Commonwealth.”
 
Additional projects include:  

  • $1,635,000 for Arc Massachusetts Inc. to address the shortage of direct support staff to assist persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  
  • $100,000 for Food Link, Inc. to create a more equitable food system throughout Greater Boston by rescuing and distributing high-quality, customized food to under-resourced communities.
  • $300,000 for Journey into Education & Teaching (JET) to recruit and mentor paraeducators in urban school districts, who want to earn college degrees and become teachers in their own communities.
  • $1,150,000 for the City of Boston to support climate resiliency and park improvements at Christopher Columbus Park and Long Wharf and reduce flooding in Downtown Boston. 
  • $270,000 for Cradles to Crayons (C2C) to support the addition of 20 new collection bins to increase C2C's distributions by 11 percent to further meet kids’ needs. 
  • $179,000 for Codman Square Health Center to replace and upgrade dental equipment. 
  • $400,000 for Walker, Inc. to launch an early childhood mental health center to provide comprehensive services to children, families, and early education and care providers. 
  • $400,000 for Boston Plan for Excellence to support high-quality PreK-16 STEM Career Pathways in Nubian Square. 
  • $150,000 for Cambridge Local First to provide one-on-one technical assistance to businesses disproportionately impacted by the pandemic in the Boston metropolitan area. 
  • $496,000 for William James College to support their Center for Behavioral Health, Equity and Leadership in Schools program to create a K-12 workforce equipped to address the behavioral health challenges and divisive school culture that teachers and youth face. 
  • $125,000 for the USS Constitution Museum to expand access to onsite STEM, civics, and history programs for under-resourced students in Boston. 
  • $1,000,000 for The Latina Circle, Inc., to support strategic business planning, education, technical assistance, and mentorship for Latinx small businesses, entrepreneurs, and micro-businesses.  
  • $627,000 for Quincy Asian Resources, Inc.’s Immigrant Workforce Initiative to provide social support services to immigrants and refugees at the workplace and promotes entry-level employment pathways for new immigrants and refugees. 
  • $600,000 for Native H.E.A.L’s Native American LifeLines initiative to provide behavioral health services and culturally informed education on opioids to Native Americans living in urban environments.   
  • $1,000,000 for the City of Chelsea the development of new open space, green infrastructure, and coastal infrastructure to promote community resilience in Chelsea and Revere. 
  • $850,000 for The Pryde to provide affordable senior housing development in Massachusetts. 
  • $630,000 for La Colaborativa to provide equitable access to career pathways in the green economy for more Latino residents in Massachusetts. 
  • $750,000 for the City of Chelsea, North Suffolk Office of Resilience and Sustainability, GreenRoots, and the Mystic River Watershed Association to oversee a comprehensive resilience program along Chelsea Creek. 
  • $625,000 for Bentley University’s Next Gen Small Business Social Innovation Incubator to assist small business entrepreneurs and social innovators by connecting them with resources such as banks, business leaders, lawyers, accountants, and financial professionals. 

These projects come in addition to earlier awards, including: 

  • $200,000 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Boston to develop a Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study.  
  • $2,500,000 for Victory Programs to provide women with access to substance use recovery services while living with and caring for their children. 
  • $3,000,000 for the City of Melrose to design a new Net Zero Police Station to meet the needs of the community and support the City’s goal to be energy net-zero by 2050.   
  • $1,664,000 for Boston Scores to build a soccer and youth development facility in East Boston.  
  • $1,560,000 for the City of Malden to create the first ever-public park on the Malden River and incorporate nature-based climate mitigation measures. 
  • $1,500,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester, Inc. to support the construction of the Dorchester Field House, a community center for children, teens, and families of Boston.  
  • $1,500,000 for St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children in Dorchester to renovate its Young Parenting Living Program. 
  • $800,000 for Volunteers of America Massachusetts, Inc. to create permanent supported housing for formerly homeless veterans in Malden. 
  • $650,000 for The Phoenix’s Reentry Program to promote and expand its behavioral health programming, provide therapeutic resources and equipment, and reduce community stigma within the Middlesex County criminal justice system for individuals suffering from substance use disorder. 
  • $185,000 for Strategies for Youth, Inc. to develop a curriculum that equips officers with developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed policies, practices, and skills to prevent escalation of interactions between youth and law enforcement.  
  • $1,000,000 for Hyde Square Task Force to redevelop the Blessed Sacrament Church, increase access to much-needed affordable housing, and provide a new community hub for Boston’s Latin Quarter district. 
  • $1,000,000 for Framingham State University to acquire a suite of innovative technology for the newly created McAuliffe Simulation Lab. The Center will address Massachusetts’ STEM workforce needs and serve more than 16,000 K-16 students annually. 

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