donation Archives - Lend A Hand Society

A Sweet Act of Generosity

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Oct 28, 2025 | News

This past summer, a sweet act of generosity reminded us of the power of giving. Two young friends decided to put their entrepreneurial spirit to work and set up a neighborhood lemonade stand with the goal of learning about earning money and supporting their...

Boston Foundation Report Card Reveals Housing Crisis

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...

LAH Awarded AGO Grant for Heating Assistance

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Feb 24, 2022 | News

We are excited to announce that LAH has been awarded a Residential Energy Assistance Grant by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. This award will help provide relief to residents struggling to pay their heating bills during this challenging time. We are...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.