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Lend A Hand Society Grants is sponsored by Lend A Hand Society. Lend A Hand Society provides donation-funded grants to help meet emergency needs of low-income people in Greater Boston in partnership with nonprofit agencies. This includes emergency financial assistance for rent, utility bills, critical medicines, eyeglasses, and dental care.
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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. 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. 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.
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.
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. 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. 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. 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.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit social service agencies in the Greater Boston area. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Lend A Hand Society Grants is funded by Lend A Hand Society. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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