boston nonprofit Archives - Lend A Hand Society

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 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...

The Challenge of Housing and Care for Older Adults

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...

LAH Receives a Generous Grant

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.