by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | May 29, 2025 | News
What we call camperships began in 1890 as “Outings for Old Men” to provide a week or more of rest in the country for “self-respecting, self-supporting sober” men who were tired out. Like most of Lend A Hand – including the Book Mission which also began in 1890 – those...
by Alexandra Heap | May 5, 2025 | News
Summertime in the city can be challenging for many low-income families. With school out, finding safe, affordable, and enriching activities for children and teens becomes a top priority — and a major source of stress. That’s why Lend A Hand Society proudly supports...
by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Mar 16, 2025 | News
As the population ages, one of the most significant challenges older adults face is the rising cost of housing and long-term care services. The combination of expensive housing in urban areas such as Boston, coupled with increasing healthcare costs, creates a...
by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Feb 13, 2025 | News
The Lend A Hand Society Book Mission, founded in 1890 by Sarah Brigham, is a small but vital LAH program dedicated to enhancing literacy and promoting a love for reading by making books accessible to underserved communities. Unique for its time, the Book Mission began...
by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Dec 19, 2024 | News
We are excited to share that Lend A Hand Society has been selected to receive a charitable grant from the Greater Boston office of McKinsey & Company through their McKinsey Grants 2024 program. This honor is a reflection of their belief in the importance of...
by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Dec 13, 2024 | News
We are thrilled to share that there is now a Lend A Hand Society Wikipedia page! This marks a significant step in preserving and archiving LAH’s rich history and making it more accessible to all. The Wikipedia page offers a window into LAH’s past and present,...
