State leaders say those with high-risk conditions will get first priority, but some pharmacies are opening to a wider group, including food service workers.
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BVP celebrates student with Rock Your Socks event
Giuliana Salvatore’s teacher, Casey Rainha, had her students at Blackstone Valley Prep write down what they learned about Down syndrome on these colorful paper socks and will participate in Rock Your Socks, a Down syndrome awareness event, on Friday, March 19.
CUMBERLAND – In many ways, Giuliana Salvatore is just like any other 10-year-old. She goes to school, enjoys spending time with her friends, and experiences a range of emotions, from happy to sad and everything in between.
But what makes Salvatore, of Pawtucket, daughter of Andrea Riquetti and Ralph Salvatore, special, say those close to her, is that she has Down syndrome, which will be celebrated by her school, Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy in Cumberland, for World Down Syndrome Day. The event takes place on March 21 because people with Down syndrome have a third copy of their 21st chromosome, but since that’s a Sunday this year, the BVP commun
In 2021 United Way of Lamar County partner agencies allocations are as follows:
The Kingâs Daughters: $43,000
American Red Cross: $20,000
Salvation Army: $10,000
Boy Scouts Circle Ten: $2,000
Lamar County Child Welfare Board: $28,000
RSVP: $5,000
LCHRC Meals on Wheels: $48,000
LCHRC Horizon House: $30,000
Safe-T Agency: $20,000
RRV Down Syndrome Society: $28,000
Paris Kiwanis Imagination Library: $5,000
Habitat for Humanity: $18,000
Ark-Tex COG/ Paris Metro: $25,000
Downtown Food Pantry: $30,000
Early Childhood Intervention: $3,000
C.E.R.T.: $2,000
Tailored Rides Equine Assisted Therapy: $5,000
In addition to funding the 2021 partner agencies, United Way of Lamar County has allocated $50,000 to its rental assistance program, United Home, $2,500 to the Foster Parent Association and will continue to offer free tax preparation through its VITA program.