by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Oct 14, 2024 | News, Uncategorized
According to a recent in-depth study conducted by Boston Indicators, a research arm of the Boston Foundation, homelessness in Greater Boston is a complex issue, often shaped by factors beyond the common associations of substance abuse, mental health challenges, and/or...
by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Oct 8, 2024 | News
As the season comes to an end and the crispness of fall settles in, we want to take a moment to reflect on the significant impact of our campership campaign. A longstanding LAH program of campership grants offered children and teens from low-income households...
by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Sep 11, 2024 | News
On August 28th, Governor Maura Healey’s office announced that Massachusetts has secured over $20 million in federal funding to help alleviate the strain on the state’s family shelter system. The funding, provided by FEMA’s Shelter and Services Program, is the largest...
by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Sep 3, 2024 | News
The new book, released June 18, 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...
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...
