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A Comprehensive Look at Homelessness in Boston

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...

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...

Federal Aid Approved to Support Overburdened Family Shelter System in Massachusetts

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...

Fifteen Cents on the Dollar: How Americans Made the Black-White Wealth Gap; A new focus on how underlying issues impact low-income people

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Sep 3, 2024 | News

The new book, released June 18, traces the family history of several Black Americans back to the 1800s when the wealth gap was 1.8 cents on the dollar in the post-Civil War era. The authors conducted extensive research using sources including “the Federal...

Thank you to our donors and friends for making the LAH Spring Event a success

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

Friends and donors gathered in May for the Lend A Hand Society (LAH) Spring Event to celebrate a year of accomplishments made possible by our generous supporters. The event was an opportunity to recognize LAH donors and enjoy a wine-tasting and hors d’oeuvres in...

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.

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.

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.

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.