Thursday, July 30, 2020
The CBA Connection:
Food, Cleaning Supplies, or Toiletries
CBA is delivering food and household items as needed.

If you have a need, please contact Program Associate, Mitchy at:

978-452-7523 jasmine.alberti@cbacre.org
Beginning in March 2020, CBA began reaching out to residents, program participants, and anyone with a connection to CBA. Our goal was to ensure Lowellians were connected to necessary resources and feeling heard.

As a result, CBA delivered 101 food bundles to Lowellians, courtesy of the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, to Lowellians. We were also able to offer cleaning supplies and toiletries from the Wish Project to 49 households.

CBA continues to offer assistance obtaining food and other essential items and services are still available if you are in need.

Gerson Building in Haverhill:
Now accepting applications
It’s almost move-in day at The Gerson Building, CBA’s newest development in Haverhill! With 70% of these affordable units set aside for veterans, income limits apply.

For more details and an application, head to: 
Haverhill City Hall – 4 Summer Street, Room 309
By contacting Maloney Properties via email or phone: 617-209-5429


Applications must be postmarked by Monday, August 3 rd. The lottery will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11 th at 10 Reed Street in Haverhill.
Construction is wrapping up on the former Gerson Furniture Company site in downtown Haverhill. Developed by Coalition for a Better Acre and Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, this site has 70% units for veterans.

The new mixed-use building of 44 affordable units is only a three-minute walk to the MBTA Commuter Rail station, as well as, popular downtown restaurants and shops.
Lowell Votes - Ask the Candidates!
For each election, Lowell Votes creates a handy voter guide to showcase local candidates and their positions on issues that matter to YOU.

Candidates are asked questions straight from the voters. If you would like to make sure candidates address your issues, complete the Lowell Votes 2020 Survey today as it closes, Friday, July 31st!
Tuesday, August 4th at 4 pm - Lowell Votes Public Planning Meeting

Do you believe that:
An informed voter is an empowered voter?
Voting is your civic duty?
Casting your ballot should be quick and easy?

Attend the Lowell Votes Public Planning Meeting this Tuesday, August 4th via Zoom.

With two elections coming up, Lowell Votes welcomes all to do the work of increasing voter turnout. Their work is a coalition effort and non-partisan.
Lowell Counts: Census 2020
We will be counted in the 2020 Census!
The Census is important for Lowell. 

If you have not already completed the 2020 Census for your household, a Census taker may knock on your door to offer assistance.

How to Complete Your Census!

Online :
The 2020Census census can be filled out online in 13 different languages at www.my2020census.gov .

By Phone: 
English: (844) 330-2020

Spanish: (844) 468-2020

Telephone Display Device (TDD): (844) 467-202


Questions?
CBA's Civic Engagement Program Coordinator
Support Your Neighbors by Donating to CBA
CBA originated as a group of residents, empowered to take charge of their living situation. The public health crises we are living through highlights systemic challenges that have been long-standing priorities for CBA members and supporters like you: affordable housing, workers’ rights, living wages, equity in education and civic engagement.

As we shift our priorities, connection takes on a whole new meaning. Since mid-March, community health and basic needs have been our primary focus. Trust in CBA’s mission has made it possible for us to pivot to direct support of more than 400 of our neighbors during the pandemic.
Coalition for a Better Acre: Supporting our neighbors since 1982