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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

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...
The Challenge of Housing and Care for Older Adults

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

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...
Introducing the Lend A Hand Society Wikipedia Page

Introducing the Lend A Hand Society Wikipedia Page

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,...
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  • LAH Offers a Summer of Growth and Opportunity Through Camperships
  • The Challenge of Housing and Care for Older Adults
  • LAH Book Mission Continues 135 Year History of Promoting Access to Books and Love of Reading
  • LAH Receives a Generous Grant
  • Introducing the Lend A Hand Society Wikipedia Page
  • Client Spotlight: How LAH Makes a Difference
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  • Children and Teens Enjoyed Summer Camp Again this Year
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  • Lend A Hand Society’s 2024 Spring Event featured Laura Rosi, Esq., Chief Executive Officer of Housing Families, as the keynote speaker
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  • Celebrating Thomas Henry Dahill On His 99th Birthday
  • Dinner to Honor Kenneth Woodcock
  • Lend A Hand Society receives Safety Net Grant Award from The Boston Foundation
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  • Spotlight on Spring Event Speaker, Beckie Tachick 
  • Spring Event highlights LAH partnership with Boston Health Care for the Homeless
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  • Important New Resources Addressing Poverty and Homelessness
  • Higher Winter Heating Bills
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  • Spotlight: Hale Family Artwork
  • Meet Our Spring LAH Intern
  • Welcoming Barbara Denton to the LAH Team
  • Welcoming Erica Harmon, LAH’s New President
  • Thank you Nancy Inui
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