charity Archives - Lend A Hand Society

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

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,...

Children and Teens Enjoyed Summer Camp Again this Year

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...

Lend A Hand Society’s 2024 Spring Event featured Laura Rosi, Esq., Chief Executive Officer of Housing Families, as the keynote speaker

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Aug 28, 2024 | Events

Founded in 1986 by Malden community members, Housing Families strengthens individuals, families, and communities through their vision to achieve housing stability for all. Rosi explained how housing instability is often caused by rent increases and loss of employment....

Lend A Hand Society receives Safety Net Grant Award from The Boston Foundation

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Feb 17, 2024 | News

Lend A Hand Society is honored to be a recipient of a Safety Net Grant from The Boston Foundation. As one of 20 organizations selected by the Boston Foundation staff and a community-led process, LAH will receive $50,000 over two years for program support. The Boston...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.