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Heart of Revere partners and REA representatives describe $8,000 grant used for spiritwear and hygiene kits
Summary
Representatives said a union audit led to an $8,000 grant used to purchase spiritwear, hygiene bags and water bottles for students; they reported partnering with Heart of Revere to distribute items and gave an account of how funds were spent.
Representatives at the June 30 Revere Local Board of Education meeting described how a union-led audit and grant application resulted in $8,000 in funds used to support students through Heart of Revere and related partners.
A presenter said the union conducted an audit to identify areas for improvement, then applied for and was awarded grants focused on advocacy and community relations. The group said a $1,000 allocation went to senior-spotlight gift cards and the full $8,000 award was used to purchase spiritwear (sweatshirts, T-shirts and knit beanies), hydration bottles and hygiene bags stocked with toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, combs, wipes, hand sanitizer and other essentials for distribution through school nurses and counselors.
"We were awarded $8,000. In that $8,000 we purchased spiritwear ... and the hygiene bags," one presenter said, describing the decision to include unisex items and water bottles to help families in need. Presenters said the program had distributed most of the award and was about $25 short of fully spending it; they also described coordination with Terrina of Heart of Revere to identify student recipients and with school nurses to keep a small stock on hand for immediate needs.
Board members thanked the volunteers and organizers for fundraising and coordination. The presentation emphasized that the program seeks to complement existing backpack and school-supply initiatives rather than replace them.
