Revere Office of Elder Affairs/Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center
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Shuttle Van Service
Our shuttles provide transportation for Senior Center Members to travel anywhere within the City of Revere. Trips can be booked to shopping centers, a doctor's office, pharmacy, the Senior Center, etc.
Riders must be members of the Senior Center. There is no charge to become a member.
We ask that you call at least a day ahead to book your ride. One roundtrip a day.
For more information, to become a member of the Senior Center or to make a Shuttle reservation, please call us at (781) 286-8156.
* Both shuttles are equipped with wheelchair lifts for those who use walkers and wheelchairs.
Shuttle hours of operation:
Monday through Thursday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm
NEW! SHUTTLE RIDES TO BOSTON HOSPITALS
A new shuttle van transportation service has been added to the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center for Residents who are seniors and members of the center.
This service will provide members a ride to a doctor’s appointment at the Boston hospitals. This service will allow seniors to get to these appointments without having to drive in the Boston traffic or having to pay parking fees.
This is a brand-new service and we are learning the best way to make this work. We are requesting that you book your appointment between the hours of 10:00am-1:00pm, Monday thru Thursday, so the driver will be able to navigate the traffic. Please do not book this ride if your appointment will be longer than 1-2 hours as the driver will be most likely waiting for you. You are allowed to take a companion if you need assistance. The driver will not be able to assist you to the appointment office. Call us to book your ride!
Council on Elder Affairs
Senior Citizen Home Repair Program
The application for the City of Revere's Senior Home Repairs program is now live! Through this program, the City of Revere is offering a limited number of grants of up to $5,000 to assist eligible senior homeowners with necessary home repairs and accessibility improvements.
A total of $50,000 will be awarded, available on a first-come, first-served basis, to the first completed and approved applications that have submitted all required documentation. This program is being funded by an allocation from the City of Revere's Affordable Housing Trust Fund, as well as via donation from former Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Robert DeLeo.
A total of $50,000 will be awarded, available on a first-come, first-served basis, to the first completed and approved applications that have submitted all required documentation including:
- Valid form of ID (Driver’s license, Mass ID, Passport)
- Proof of Age (Driver’s license, Mass ID, etc.)
- Proof of Revere Residency (Mass ID, Driver’s License with Revere address, Recent Utility Bill)
- Proof of Homeownership (Mortgage Statement, Deed, Property Tax Bill)
- Proof of Income for ALL household members over 18 (Two most recent years federal tax returns, two most recent W-2’s from all employers, Social Security statement, three most recent pay stubs from employer
- Proof of home owner’s insurance
- Contractor quote or estimate for the repair
- Photos of the area needing repair (if applicable)
Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to:
- Installation of grab bars or handrails
- Installation of stair lifts or ramps
- Walk-in shower conversions
- Replace doorknobs with lever-style door handles
- Replace toilet with comfort-height toilet
- Other accessibility upgrades to showers/ toilets
- Critical roof repairs
- Installation/repair of air conditioning or other HVAC
- Heating or plumbing system repairs
- Electrical upgrades for safety
Applicants must submit income and residency information along with a quote/contractor’s estimate both describing the work and its cost. The estimate will be reviewed by the City of Revere for feasibility, alignment with program guidelines, and proper licensure of the contractor. Applicants will receive confirmation their application has been received within 1 business day of submission, but processing time may vary to completely process an application.
Eligible applicants must be age 60 or greater; own and occupy their home in Revere; be year-round residents; and have income at or below 80% of area median income.
In addition to being available online at the link provided above, applications can be filled out with the assistance of Digital Navigators at the Revere Senior Center, by appointment only, on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10:00am - 2:00pm. To schedule an appointment with a Digital Navigator, please contact the Senior Center at 781-286-8156.
Resources for Seniors
Please see here for information regarding affordable housing in Massachusetts: Housing Navigator