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File #: 201724    Version: 1
Type: Mayor's Request Status: Approved
File created: 6/7/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/23/2016 Final action: 6/23/2016
Enactment date: 6/23/2016 Enactment #: 201724
Title: Requesting the acceptance of a $10,000 grant from Eastern Bank Foundation, for the Health & Human Services Dept.'s opioid prevention and support line.
Code sections: Grant/Gift -

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Requesting the acceptance of a $10,000 grant from Eastern Bank Foundation, for the Health & Human Services Dept.'s opioid prevention and support line.

 

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To the Honorable Board:

I respectfully request your acceptance of a Grant from the Eastern Bank -Targeted Grant in the amount of $10,000. These funds will be used to develop and implement a peer support line for families impacted by opioids and other drugs. Funding will provide training on Mental Health First Aide, Customer Service and safety, self-care for providers, and marketing support.

In accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 44, Section 53A, which requires a vote of the Board of Alderman for the expenditure of grants, or gifts from the federal government and from charitable foundation, private corporation, or an individual, or from the Commonwealth, a County or Municipality or agency thereof, I request that you accept this grant for final approval.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Respectfully Submitted,

Joseph A. Curtatone

Mayor