LYNN – Gregg House, a cornerstone of early childhood education and family support in the City of Lynn for over a century, is proud to announce it has been awarded a $375,000 earmark in a supplement budget funded by surplus revenue from the Fair Share surtax on incomes over $1 million. This spending bill was passed by the Massachusetts Legislature and signed by Gov. Healey in late June.
This critical funding, secured through the advocacy and support of State Sen. Brendan Crighton, State Rep. Dan Cahill, State Rep. Sean Reid and State Rep. Jenny Armini will go directly toward the creation of a new state-of-the-art Early Learning Center that will serve children from infancy to age 6.
“I’m proud to support the incredibly work that the Gregg House does to provide quality early education and childcare for families throughout Lynn,” Crighton said. “With the development of their new Early Learning Center, Gregg House will be able to serve more families and continue to make a transformative impact in their lives.”
Cahill added, “For years, Gregg House has done great work supporting families and strengthening our community in Lynn. This funding will help them take the next big step in expanding access to early education and ensuring every child has the chance to grow and succeed.”
Reid said, “This investment will help continue and grow the vital work that Gregg House is doing in our community. I am grateful for the collaboration that led to securing this funding, which will have a profound and lasting impact on generations of Lynn families.”
Armini said, “High-quality early education is one of the best investments we can make in our children and our communities. Gregg House has been a pillar of support for Lynn families for generations, and this funding will help ensure that even more children have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive from their earliest years.”
Kelly O’Connor, executive director of Gregg House, said, “We are deeply grateful to Sen. Crighton and Reps Cahill, Reid and Armini for championing this investment in Lynn’s children and families. This earmark will help us expand access to high-quality early education, especially for our city’s most underserved families.”
Gregg House currently serves over 500 children each year across three locations. This new Early Learning Center will allow the organization to significantly increase capacity, modernize facilities and deepen support for infants, toddlers and preschoolers – particularly those from low-income, working-class and immigrant households.
“This funding is a meaningful step forward in our mission to provide a nurturing and educational environment where all children can thrive,” said Kellie Rowe, director of development. “We know the earlier we invest in children, the greater their future outcomes.”
The $375,000 earmark brings Gregg House closer to its $30 million capital campaign goal to build the new Early Learning Center at 535 Western Avenue. Construction is expected to begin in 2026.
To learn more or support the campaign, visit gregghouse.org.
