Lend A Hand Society Communications Team, Author at Lend A Hand Society

Fifteen Cents on the Dollar: How Americans Made the Black-White Wealth Gap, released June 18, puts a new focus on underlying issues impacting low-income people like our Lend A Hand clients

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Sep 3, 2024 | News

The new book traces the family history of several Black Americans back to the 1800s when the wealth gap was 1.8 cents on the dollar in the post-Civil War era. The authors conducted extensive research using sources including “the Federal Reserve’s Consumer...

Thank you to our donors and friends for making the LAH Spring Event a success

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Aug 28, 2024 | Events

Friends and donors gathered in May for the Lend A Hand Society (LAH) Spring Event to celebrate a year of accomplishments made possible by our generous supporters. The event was an opportunity to recognize LAH donors and enjoy a wine-tasting and hors d’oeuvres in...

Lend A Hand Society’s 2024 Spring Event featured Laura Rosi, Esq., Chief Executive Officer of Housing Families, as the keynote speaker

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Aug 28, 2024 | Events

Founded in 1986 by Malden community members, Housing Families strengthens individuals, families, and communities through their vision to achieve housing stability for all. Rosi explained how housing instability is often caused by rent increases and loss of employment....

Meet Our Newest Team Member

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Aug 26, 2024 | News

Lend A Hand Society is excited to welcome Alexandra Heap to the communications outreach team. Alexandra is a passionate and driven professional, dedicated to creating a meaningful impact through her work at LAH. With a background in marketing, particularly within the...

Higher Winter Heating Bills

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Feb 20, 2023 | Events, News

Winter energy bills are much higher this year, disproportionately affecting low-income families and even median-income households. Consumers have already been battling high prices due to inflation and now must take on rising heating bills as temperatures drop. ...

East Boston Grant

A mother of four saw her income reduced drastically when the pandemic hit. She’s unable to keep up with her rising electricity bill and worries about losing power because of what she owes. HomeStart helped her get a grant from LAH that helped reduce her debt, bringing a bit of relief during these difficult times.

Dorchester Grant

A family of 4 in Dorchester referred by Dimock Community Health Center, received a grant to pay their rent and avoid eviction. The children could stay in school and their mother was able to continue working.

Boston Grant

A Boston couple was forced to move to a smaller apartment after both lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Working with the St. Francis House, they received a grant from LAH that helped them pay the required security deposit to secure a less expensive place to live.

Brookline Grant

A hard-working couple with three children were in danger of losing their apartment. On top of both parents seeing their work hours cut, their youngest son was born with a serious disability. Working with Greater Boston Legal Services, they received a grant from LAH that helped with medical bills and rent.

Lynn Grant

A young mother of two fell behind in her rent after her work hours were severely cut. A LAH grant through the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless helped bring her payments up to date on the single room she rents, giving her peace of mind as she looks for a second job.

Roxbury Grant

A working couple with 2 children struggled to pay their utility bill and lost power in their apartment. Working through the HomeStart, the couple received a LAH grant that restored their electricity so the kids were able to do homework and the family could cook their meals.

Somerville Grant

An elderly woman on a fixed income worked with Mystic Valley Elder Services to get a LAH grant to pay her oil bill and keep heat on in her home.

Jamaica Plain Grant

A mother of 3 children referred by Boston Area Rape Crisis Center received a grant to pay tuition for her nurses-aid training program so she can become certified and begin working.