summer camp Archives - Lend A Hand Society

Another Meaningful Summer at Camp

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Sep 1, 2026 | News

As summer comes to a close and children prepare to head back to school, it’s a good time to reflect on the experiences that made the past few months special. For many children, summer camp is a chance to spend time in a beautiful natural setting, breathing fresh air...

LAH Empowers Local Youth Through Summer Camperships

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Jun 3, 2026 | News

For many low-income families, summer in the city can bring added challenges once school is out. Parents are often left searching for safe, affordable, and meaningful activities to keep their children and teens engaged throughout the day. To help make this opportunity...

This Summer’s Campership Impact

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | Aug 29, 2025 | News

For many families across the Boston area, summer brings as much worry as it does sunshine. When school is out, parents often are left searching for safe, affordable, fun and engaging activities for their children. This is especially challenging for low-income...

LAH’s Century-Old Campership History

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | May 29, 2025 | News

What we call camperships began in 1890 as “Outings for Old Men” to provide a week or more of rest in the country for “self-respecting, self-supporting sober” men who were tired out. Like most of Lend A Hand – including the Book Mission which also began in 1890 – those...

LAH Offers a Summer of Growth and Opportunity Through Camperships

by Lend A Hand Society Communications Team | 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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.