by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Oct 14, 2024 | News, Uncategorized
According to a recent in-depth study conducted by Boston Indicators, a research arm of the Boston Foundation, homelessness in Greater Boston is a complex issue, often shaped by factors beyond the common associations of substance abuse, mental health challenges, and/or...
by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Oct 8, 2024 | News
As the season comes to an end and the crispness of fall settles in, we want to take a moment to reflect on the significant impact of our campership campaign. A longstanding LAH program of campership grants offered children and teens from low-income households...
by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Sep 11, 2024 | News
On August 28th, Governor Maura Healey’s office announced that Massachusetts has secured over $20 million in federal funding to help alleviate the strain on the state’s family shelter system. The funding, provided by FEMA’s Shelter and Services Program, is the largest...
by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Dec 13, 2023 | News
Photo Credit: Boston Indicators at the Boston Foundation The Boston Foundation recently published its housing report card for 2023, a comprehensive look at housing costs, zoning, vacancy rates, and other key housing metrics for the Greater Boston area. With Boston...
by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Feb 20, 2023 | Events, News
Winter energy bills are much higher this year, disproportionately affecting low-income families and even median-income households. Consumers have already been battling high prices due to inflation and now must take on rising heating bills as temperatures drop. ...