Boston Archives - Lend A Hand Society

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...

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,...

Client Spotlight: How LAH Makes a Difference

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Nov 21, 2024 | News

At Lend A Hand Society, we understand that when times are challenging, people need a helping hand. LAH grants are at work every day helping people in the community make it through emergency situations. There are many compelling stories, such as Mrs. N, who has been...

Boston Floating Hospital and Lend A Hand Society

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Nov 1, 2024 | News

Recently discovered documents revealed that Lend A Hand Society, founded by Edward Everett Hale, was instrumental in the establishment and early operation of the Boston Floating Hospital for Children. From 1896 to 1901, the Floating Hospital functioned as a...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.