by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Sep 5, 2025 | News
For many families, back-to-school season is a time of promise. New backpacks, sharpened pencils, and fresh lesson plans fill classrooms with energy. But in Massachusetts this year, that optimism is overshadowed by a wave of uncertainty. Over $108 million in federal...
by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Aug 29, 2025 | News
For many families across the Boston area, summer brings as much worry as it does sunshine. When school is out, parents often are left searching for safe, affordable, fun and engaging activities for their children. This is especially challenging for low-income...
by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Jul 10, 2025 | News
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a powerful reminder of the progress made and the need to remain aware of issues of equality and equity in our...
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 Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | 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...
