event Archives - Lend A Hand Society

Edward Everet Hale 200th Birthday Celebration

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Apr 16, 2022 | Events

Lend A Hand Society was excited to hold an event at the Boston Public Garden last Sunday, April 3rd to commemorate our founder Edward Everett Hale’s 200th birthday! The celebratory gathering at the Hale statue in the Boston Public Garden was lively and festive. ...

LAH’s 127th Annual Spring Event, April 25, 2019

by Nancy Cooper | Oct 15, 2020 | Events, News

Friends, donors, and board members gathered on April 25th at The College Club of Boston for Lend A Hand’s 127th Annual Spring Event. Attendees enjoyed a special evening of hors d’oeuvres, a wonderful wine tasting, and a beautiful setting. Keynote speaker,...

Donation from Fundraising Event

by Nancy Cooper | Sep 24, 2020 | Events, News

Grant Francis presents a check for money he and friends raised by hosting a St. Patrick’s Day fundraising party to benefit LAH. This was a wonderful gesture as the money raised will go directly to help a family in an emergency situation. In her remarks, Nancy Cooper,...

LAH’s Fall Celebration

by Nancy Cooper | Sep 17, 2019 | Events, News

More than 25 LAH donors and friends gathered at the home of hosts Elizabeth and Stephen Kendrick for Lend A Hand Society’s Fall Donor Celebration in September 2019. LAH welcomed special guest Kenneth Woodcock, whose inspiring speech told of the restoration of...

LAH 126th Annual Event

by Nancy Cooper | Apr 25, 2019 | Events, News

Dr. Kevin Sullivan, Boston Health Care for the Homeless, guest speaker at LAH 126th Annual Event

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.