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Annual Reports

Lend A Hand 2025 Annual Report

Lend A Hand 2024 Annual Report 

Lend A Hand 2023 Annual Report 

Lend A Hand 2022 Annual Report 

Lend A Hand 2021 Annual Report

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  • Cambridge Grant

    An elderly man diagnosed with advanced dementia, working through Cambridge Health Alliance, was accepted for dementia-specific housing. Moving costs were the only barrier to him receiving a higher level of care. A recent LAH grant helped him afford the moving costs associated with relocating to his new home.

  • Dorchester Grant

    A mother and sole caretaker of her two children with disabilities was unable to keep up with her electric bill because she couldn’t work full-time. Working with Commonwealth Care Alliance, she received a grant from LAH that helped to cover her utilities.

  • Lynn Grant

    A serious accident left a father unable to work. His wife was looking for a job as hospital bills mounted, all while juggling the care of their young children. Massachusetts General Hospital helped the family secure a grant from LAH to assist with the medical expenses.

  • Cambridge Grant

    A hard-working woman lost her job of 15 years after being on prolonged unpaid medical leave. Not qualifying for unemployment or long-term disability pay, she managed to cover medical bills but needed assistance with rent to avoid eviction. Working with Cambridge Legal Services, she received a grant from LAH and her rent is now up to date.

  • Revere Grant

    Due to a disability, a senior needed to modify her bathtub to maintain independence in her home. Mystic Valley Elder Services helped her receive a grant from LAH to cover the cost, enabling her to maintain her personal hygiene with greater safety and ease. 

  • Somerville Grant

    A mother who spent the last several years providing end-of-life care for her own mom while working full-time, fell behind on rent and utilities. Working with Somerville Health and Human Services, she secured a grant from LAH enabling her to catch up on rent for her and her son.

  • Boston Grant

    A young woman, working with the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center due to sexual violence in her home, was able to transition to alternate safe, secure housing. A grant from LAH covered her moving expenses.

  • Quincy Grant

    A senior lost his dentures, which were not covered by MassHealth. Working with Boston Healthcare for the Homeless, he received a grant from LAH to cover the cost of replacement dentures, enabling him to eat more comfortably and maintain his health.
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