Boston Archives - Lend A Hand Society

This Summer’s Campership Impact

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Aug 29, 2025 | Uncategorized

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...

Honoring LAH’s Long-Standing Commitment to Freedom and Belonging

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...

Thank you for Another Successful Spring Event

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Jun 10, 2025 | Events

On May 15th, friends and supporters gathered at Boston’s historic College Club for Lend A Hand Society’s annual Spring Event. The evening celebrated LAH’s accomplishments and our collective impact over the past year. Guests enjoyed festive hors d’oeuvres,...

LAH’s Century-Old Campership History

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...

LAH Offers a Summer of Growth and Opportunity Through Camperships

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.