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Welcome to the November, 2020 edition of our monthly newsletter! This month we will talk about new developments and housing, and our Food Aid Organizing Program. Please take a moment to fill out a survey about housing to be able to advocate for FAIR housing for ALL. New Lynn Coalition Housing Survey (https://forms.gle/5mEgz7XRhNKfLjVw5) and share the link with your friends and family. This survey is an opportunity for us, Lynn residents, to say what we want in our city! Also, you will find announcements, news items, resources, and timely artwork throughout the newsletter.
Feel free to contact us with any questions and make sure to like us on Facebook!
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¡No dude en contactarnos con cualquier pregunta y asegúrese de darnos Me Gusta en Facebook!
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DEVELOPMENT ROUNDUP - HOUSING FOR ALL!
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Written by: Jonathon Feinberg, Organizing Director
This past month has been difficult on our city. Virus cases continue to rise, Lynn is still an epicenter for the pandemic. While many government officials blame small gatherings for this new spike, we know that unstable and overcrowded housing plays no small role. Moreover, over 50% of Lynners work in customer-facing jobs, putting their health at risk to pay their rent or mortgage.
A recent Boston Foundation report identified concerning trends in the month since the state's eviction moratorium has expired. Eviction filings have returned to pre-pandemic levels, and rent debt is the primary cause. Unsurprisingly, diverse working class cities like Lynn will carry a majority of the impacts. Tens of thousands of renters fear eviction in the next two months.
We at the New Lynn Coalition are disturbed by the news that the City of Lynn has approved the development of hundreds of exclusionary units in new towers across the city. What's worse, we are dismayed that these developments have been approved without any commitment to the people who make Lynn our home. What's more, the Daily Item's callous, irresponsible reporting and editorials about development in Lynn seem to be written by the developers themselves. CZoning changes have allowed developments to proceed without public input, and to be built "by-right" so we have no leverage to secure much-needed community benefits. Without responsible reporting, we are left in the dark about decisions that will impact our lives.
But the news is not all bad. The plans for Union Hospital's redevelopment include a significant investment in elder housing for people at all income levels. Even though the Item did not once mention it, we are in the middle of a year-long community engagement process specifically looking at ways to bring development without displacement. It is critical that we support this plan - it will give us more leverage to ensure that new developments bring good, safe housing and jobs to Lynners.
Please, call your city councilors and tell them you want them to support the Housing Production Plan.
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ACTUALIZACIÓN DE DESAROLLO -
VIVIENDAS PARA TODOS
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Este último mes ha sido difícil para nuestra ciudad. Los casos de virus continúan aumentando, Lynn sigue siendo un epicentro de la pandemia. Si bien muchos funcionarios del gobierno culpan a las pequeñas reuniones de este nuevo aumento, sabemos que las viviendas inestables y superpobladas juegan un rol en este caso. Además, más del 50% de los Lynners trabajan en trabajos de cara al cliente, poniendo en riesgo su salud para pagar el alquiler o la hipoteca.
Un informe reciente de la Fundación Boston identificó tendencias preocupantes en el mes desde que expiró la moratoria de desalojos del estado. Las solicitudes de desalojo han vuelto a los niveles anteriores a la pandemia y la deuda de alquiler es la causa principal. Como era de esperar, diversas ciudades de la clase trabajadora como Lynn llevarán la mayoría de los impactos. Decenas de miles de inquilinos temen ser desalojados en los próximos dos meses.
En la Coalición de New Lynn estamos preocupados por la noticia de que la Ciudad de Lynn ha aprobado el desarrollo de cientos de unidades exclusivas en nuevas torres de viviendas en diferentes partes de la ciudad. Lo que es peor, nos consterna que estos nuevos desarrollos inmobiliarios hayan sido aprobados sin ningún compromiso para las personas que hacen de Lynn nuestro hogar. Es más, los informes y editoriales insensibles e irresponsables del periódico local Daily Item sobre el desarrollo en Lynn, parecen haber sido escritos por los propios invesionistas de estos desarrollos inmobiliarios. Los cambios en los permisos de Zonificación han permitido que los desarrollos inmobiliarios continúen sin la participación del público y que se construyan "por derecho", por lo que los residentes no tenemos ninguna influencia para asegurar beneficios comunitarios que tanto se necesitan en nuestra ciudad. Sin informes responsables, nos quedamos a oscuras sobre las decisiones que afectarán nuestras vidas.
Pero las noticias no son tan malas del todo. Los planes para la reurbanización de Union Hospital incluyen una inversión significativa en viviendas para personas de la tercera edad de todos los niveles de ingresos. A pesar de que el artículo no lo mencionó ni una sola vez, estamos en medio de un proceso de participación comunitaria de un año que busca específicamente formas de lograr el desarrollo sin desplazamiento. Es fundamental que apoyemos este plan; nos dará más influencia para garantizar que los nuevos desarrollos inmobiliarios traigan viviendas y empleos buenos y seguros para Lynners.
Por favor, llame a los Concejales de su vecindario y dígales que quiere que apoyen el Plan de Producción de Vivienda.
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New Lynn's Food Aid Organizing Program
Written by: Neil Whittredge, Food Aid Organizer
Twelve weeks, tens of thousands of meals, approximately 1,500 deliveries, and over 500 Lynn families served since the New Lynn Coalition began its grocery delivery program in August. Picking up the program from Katie Cohen’s leadership with the North Shore Labor Council, the NLC grocery delivery program continues to supplement 70 – 100 families per week with fresh food. This program thrives on the dedication and hard work of a core group of community members who show up every Thursday morning at My Brother’s Table to sort and deliver groceries to families in need. A special thank you to the North Shore Labor Council retirees delivery brigade!
Because we are a small organization, and there are other food aid programs in the city, we limit our delivery program to people who are stuck in quarantine with Covid, who are elderly or at higher risk of health complications, or simply do not have access to a food pantry or other relief programs. While our program cannot address Lynn’s food deserts (neighborhoods without access to healthy, fresh foods), New Lynn’s grocery aid program is helping people get through this crisis, and building our network by engaging grocery recipients in the census, in voter registration, and in sharing their vision for development in Lynn.
Organizational partnerships are fundamental to the cultivation of the grocery delivery program. My Brother’s Table, a community pillar for food access, provides space in their cafeteria for the NLC’s operation every Thursday. Thanks to The Food Project fresh, locally grown produce is routinely served to families. The Boston Area Gleaners also provided the New Lynn Coalition with food for over 250 families in October. Sometimes storage is needed to secure food before delivery day, and KIPP Academy supplied the NLC with a walk-in cooler and dry storage space as well. United Way donated canned goods for over 300 families for Thanksgiving. Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS) is in the process of commencing the “Phoenix Project” with the Lynn Food Security Task Force, of which NLC is a member. GLSS and the NLC are currently working together to centralize the delivery efforts in Lynn by partnering with other organizations like the New American Center to pool resources and volunteers for a more impactful operation.
The city of Lynn is in the middle of a spike of coronavirus cases. Consequently, the need for food is beginning to spike as well. Just this week an additional 25 homes requested food assistance. Most weeks we take in less than 10. Our goal is to secure enough food to supplement these families twice a month, until we are clear of this coronavirus pandemic.
A small, monthly donation can go a long way with this community effort. Your support will help the New Lynn Coalition keep our grocery delivery program going, and help give a little stability to the 500 households we serve who are severely impacted by this crisis. Please consider joining the community effort with your monthly or one-time donation:
CLICK HERE TO DONATE
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Programa de Organización para Ayuda Alimenticia de New Lynn
Escrito Por: Neil Whittredge, Organizador de Ayuda Alimenticia
Doce semanas, decenas de miles de comidas, aproximadamente 1,500 entregas y más de 500 familias de Lynn atendidas desde que New Lynn Coalition (NLC por sus siclas en Ingles) comenzó su programa de entrega de comestibles en Agosto. Tomando el programa del liderazgo de Katie Cohen, del Consejo Laboral de la Costa Norte (NSLC por sus siclas en Ingles), el programa de organización de comestibles de NLC continúa entregando de 70 a 100 familias por semana con alimentos frescos. Este programa se desarrolla bien debido a la dedicación y el arduo trabajo de un grupo central de miembros de la comunidad que se presentan todos los jueves por la mañana en My Brother’s Table para clasificar y entregar comestibles a las familias necesitadas. ¡Un agradecimiento especial a la brigada de entrega de jubilados del Consejo Laboral de la Costa Norte (NSLC)!
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SPECIAL THANKS TO THE NORTH SHORE LABOR COUNCIL RETIREES BRIGADE DELIVERING GROCERIES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED
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AGRADECIMIENTOS ESPECIALES A LA BRIGADA DE JUBILADOS DEL CONSEJO LABORAL DE NORTH SHORE QUE ENTREGA COMESTIBLES PARA FAMILIAS NECESITADAS
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Testing for COVID-19 is available for everyone in the Greater Lynn Community at Lynn Community Health Center. You may be tested regardless of your symptoms or exposure to COVID-19. Call 781-581-3900 for a testing appointment. Limited walk-ins are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You do not need to be a patient at LCHC. Testing available 7 days a week.
For COVID updates from the Lynn Community Health Center visit: https://www.lchcnet.org/covid19
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Las pruebas de COVID-19 están disponibles para todos en la Comunidad de Greater Lynn en el Centro de Salud Comunitario de Lynn. Es posible que le hagan la prueba del Covid-19, independientemente de sus síntomas o exposición al virus. Llame al 781-581-3900 para hacer una cita. Las visitas están disponibles por orden de llegada y No necesita ser paciente de LCHC. Las pruebas se hacen los 7 dias de la semana.
Para obtener actualizaciones del COVID-19, visite la pagina del Centro de Salud Comunitario de Lynn: https://www.lchcnet.org/informacion-sobre-covid19
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My Brother's Table, the largest soup kitchen in the North Shore,
is in need of volunteers!
Visit https://mybrotherstable.org/volunteer/
or call (781) 595-3224 to get involved during this time of immense need.
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My Brother's Table/La mesa de mi hermano, el mayor comedor de caridad de la costa norte, necesita voluntarios!
Visita https://mybrotherstable.org/volunteer/
o llame al (781) 595-3224 para participar durante este tiempo de inmensa necesidad.
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My Brother’s Table
98 Willow Street, Lynn, MA 01901
COVID-19 Hours/Horas:
12pm-6pm M-F/Lunes a Viernes, 2:00-4:30 Sat and Sun/Sábado y Domingo
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City of Lynn Jobs
New Lynn Coalition is working with the Lynn Personnel Director and the Lynn Public Schools' Superintendent to help bring more diversity to Lynn's city staff. Please click on the job titles to see the full description.
NLC's Diverse Municipal Hiring Committee is seeking people with children in the Lynn Public Schools who are interested in joining a hiring committee for Lynn Public School jobs. Contact us for more information.
Trabajos Municipales en Lynn
New Lynn Coalition está trabajando conjuntamente con el Director de Empleos de la Alcaldia y el Superintendente de las escuelas públicas de Lynn para traer diversidad y para que nuestra comunidad aplique para estos trabajos. Para la descripción completa del empleo, favor de hacer click en la posición que desea aplicar.
El Comité de Contratación Municipal Diverso de NLC está buscando personas con niños en las Escuelas Públicas de Lynn que estén interesadas en unirse a un comité de contratación para trabajos de las escuelas. Contáctenos para más información.
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A helping hand to people affected in Central America by Hurricane Eta and Tropical Storm Iota.
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Shine Together is a worker-owned cleaning and catering coop operated by Latinx and African-American ECCO leaders.
In response to COVID-19, Shine Together’s catering unit is preparing to launch Shine Together Delivers. Shine Together Delivers will be a joint effort of Shine Together worker-owners and ECCO Solidarity Volunteers to offer delicious food, grocery shopping, and delivery during this time of crisis.
How you can support us!
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Become a Solidarity Consumer by ordering delicious prepared foods or groceries brought to your doorstep through no-contact delivery.
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Become a Solidarity Consumer by ordering gift certificates for future Shine Together cleaning services.
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Become a Solidarity Volunteer by shopping for groceries and/or offering no-contact delivery of Shine Together food and/or groceries.
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Brillando Juntos es una cooperativa de trabajadores de limpieza y servicios de comida operada por líderes de ECCO latinos y afroamericanos.
En respuesta a COVID-19, la unidad de servicios de comida de Brillando Juntos se está preparando para lanzar Brillando Juntos Entrega. Brillando Juntos Entrega será un esfuerzo conjunto de los trabajadores-propietarios de Brillando Juntos y los Voluntarios de Solidaridad de ECCO para ofrecer deliciosas comidas, compras y entregas durante este tiempo de crisis.
¡Cómo puedes apoyarnos!
1. Conviértase en un consumidor solidario ordenando deliciosas comidas preparadas o comestibles traídos a su puerta a través de la entrega sin contacto.
2. Conviértase en un consumidor solidario al solicitar certificados de regalo para futuros servicios de limpieza Shine Together.
3. Conviértase en voluntario solidario comprando comestibles y / o ofreciendo la entrega sin contacto de alimentos y / o comestibles de Shine Together.
Click here or visit/vista
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMCNKlv_PEba6xhPC-8rFhheiaO3W3vIqeos4o295qljws1g/viewform to support/para apoyar!
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