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GLSS AND PHOENIX FOOD HUB RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR HEALTHY FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMMING

Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS) and Phoenix Food Hub invite nonprofit, 501(c)3 community organizations to apply for funding in support of nutrition initiatives that assist in the reduction of food insecurity in Lynn. This funding will support community initiatives that meet a specific and demonstrated need, serve populations that are typically harder to reach, and strengthen collaboration across the local and regional food security network. Funding for the Community Grant Program is made possible by Mass General Brigham. 

“Access to nutritious food is critical for good health outcomes,” said Elsie Taveras, MD, MPH, Chief Community Health & Health Equity Officer at Mass General Brigham. “We are so proud to support our community partners, the Phoenix Food Hub and Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS), in this annual grant process seeking innovative ways to more equitably address food insecurity in the communities that Mass General Brigham serves.”

Phoenix Food Hub is located on the ground floor of GLSS’ office building at 8 Silsbee Street in downtown Lynn. It serves people of all ages in and around the Lynn area—a one-stop shop where individuals and families at risk of nutrition insufficiency can access a variety of resources to help them better manage their overall health and well-being. It is an initiative of the Lynn Food Policy Council—a consortium of dozens of community organizations, including GLSS, working together to address the root causes of hunger. Catholic Charities—also a member of the Food Policy Council—operates a food pantry on site.

“Phoenix Food Hub is a true community collaboration, and by providing this funding, we hope to draw in more organizations which share our vision for addressing health disparities and food insecurity from a grass roots, community-wide perspective,” says Kathryn C. Burns, GLSS’ Chief Executive Officer. Currently, GLSS and its partner organizations are offering healthy cooking classes; nutrition education and counseling; benefits counseling; and information and referral.

“We plan to award up to $125,000 this year and hope to promote as many projects as possible,” Burns states. “We are excited to hear others’ ideas for creatively addressing the critical challenges of health disparities and food insecurity facing our community.” Grant requests may include, but are not limited to, teaching kitchen classes that promote healthy eating and that reflect cultural preferences; nutrition classes; community garden programs; food distribution programs; nutrition mentoring programs; programs that can centralize and/or share key resources such as volunteers, vans, chefs, etc.; mobility supports to connect isolated families to PFH and other nutrition programs; and healthy eating promotions.

“Our hope is that these grants help neighborhood-focused organizations to fill small but difficult resource gaps and enable them to reach and serve many more residents in need,” Burns said. “We can't wait to see what ideas will be presented in the upcoming proposal round.” Last year, the Community Grants program funded food trucks, food vouchers, cooking equipment, food delivery, community gardens, and more. 

More information, instructions, and an application form can be found at www.phoenixfoodhub.org/For-Providers. The funding period runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Deadline for applications is Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Questions may be addressed to Andrew Wallace, Community Grants Administrator, by phone at 781-599-0110, Ext. 6702, or by email at awallace@glss.net.

Karyn Wylie, the state's ADRC Coordinator, stated: "I want to extend our thanks for your participation in the Recovery Resource Center on Friday in Lynn.  Lynn Emergency Management hosted and worked with MEMA to coordinate the RRC. The American Red Cross assisted with survivor registration and escorting people through the site and the Salvation Army provided a great dinner with snacks and drinks." GLSS was represented by Lema Sharifi, Holly Jarrell-Marcinelli, and Nitza Perdomo.

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The March episode of GLSS TV features a segment entitled, “The Real Harry Crosby: Masters of the Air,” showcasing one of the characters from the book of the same name published in 2006 and now an Apple TV+ miniseries. It show-cases the experiences of the 100th Bombardment Group stationed in England during World War II. Featured prominently in both the book and series is Army Air Force Navigator Harry Crosby from Massachusetts. Masters of the Air was written by Donald L. Miller, Ph.D.; the Apple TV+ miniseries was created by John Shiban and John Orloff.

GLSS TV interviewed Harry’s son Jeff Crosby who lives in Lynn and is an active community member. Jeff, along with other family members including his sister Rebecca from New Hampshire, were flown out to Los Angeles for the screening of the pilot. Later, in the Boston area, a packed-house screening was held at the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline. The segment features current and vintage photos of Harry Crosby and the family's adventure to Hollywood from both Jeff and his sister Rebecca.

Major Harry Crosby wrote a book about his experiences flying dozens of missions and serving as the Lead Navigator of the 100th Bombardment Group entitled A Wing and a Prayer. The book was published posthumously; Harry Crosby passed away in 2010.

The segment can be viewed on YouTube. It will also be seen on GLSS TV, which airs on local cable TV stations beginning March 1.

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SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE TO AREA HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

THROUGH GREATER LYNN SENIOR SERVICES

 

Lynn, Massachusetts, January 19, 2024 – Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS) is accepting applications from high school seniors through the Lique Human Services Scholarship. Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who have an interest in or are considering a career in human services and who have made an impact in their community or the world through community service.

 

The Lique Human Services Scholarship will be awarded to two seniors who attend one of the eight high schools located in GLSS’ service area of Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott. These schools include Lynn English and Lynn Classical High Schools; Lynnfield, Saugus, and Swampscott High Schools; Kipp Academy Lynn Collegiate; Lynn Vocational Technical Institute; and St. Mary’s High School. The scholarship is named in memory of Vince Lique, the Agency’s long-time Executive Director who devoted his career to helping others, particularly vulnerable senior citizens and people of all ages with disabilities, demanding that all people be treated with dignity and respect.

 

“Vince’s legacy is firmly rooted in his compassion for people. He measured success by the quality of his service to and advocacy for others,” said Kathryn C. Burns, GLSS’ Chief Executive Officer. “I believe in Vince’s theory that one’s individual success is directly related to the benefits received by those around us. The Lique Human Services scholarship honors the man and his service by encouraging others to do the same.”

Applications are available through each high school’s guidance office or can be completed online at www.glssnet/LiqueScholarship. Completed applications are due on or before Friday, April 5, 2024.

 

 

 

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The Food and Thought Program examines the critical link between what we eat and how we feel emotionally and physically. To learn more, call 781-599-0110. Learn more about Phoenix Food Hub here.