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Cottage Park Youth Sailing Program Fundraiser

The Cottage Park Youth Sailing program is hosting a fundraising Corn Hole Tournament at Cottage Park Yacht Club on May 1.

The festivities start at 2 p.m. The 13 to adult division will be competing for a $250 grand prize. The 12 and under division will be competing for a $100 gift certificate to Twist & Shake. The entry fee for registration prior to the tournament is $60 per team for 13 and up and $30 for 12 and under. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cpyc-youth-sailing-corn-hole-tournament-tickets-320363163847

Proceeds will support the Cottage Park Youth Sailing program dedicated to providing lifelong skills to beginners through advanced sailors age 8 and up. 

DA Hayden Announces Grant Funding Opportunity for Nonprofits

District Attorney Kevin Hayden today invited Suffolk County nonprofits to apply for grant funding to support violence and substance use prevention and treatment programming.

“I have had the privilege of serving on the board of several nonprofits, and I know the impact that my office’s Community Reinvestment Grants can have on these nonprofits and the young people they serve,” said Hayden, who is currently on the boards of YOU Boston and the Greater Boston YMCA. “The pandemic has placed added stress and demand on service providers as they responded increased need and adapted to new ways of delivering services. I’m grateful to the organizations that continue to do exceptional work every day supporting our young people and communities.”

The Community Reinvestment Grant (CRG) program will provide funding of up to $10,000 to 501(c)3 nonprofits that provide programming designed to prevent youth violence or substance use disorder or substance use treatment in Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop.  State law allows prosecutors to distribute up to 10 percent of assets seized in narcotics prosecutions to community-based organizations for crime prevention and substance use treatment.

“Prevention and treatment programs are key to public safety and building a more equitable society. Our community partners are among our most valuable institutions, and I’m proud to be able to offer this funding opportunity,” Hayden said.

Interested nonprofits can find the RFP here.  Applications are due no later than May 24, 2022.