Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Have you registered to vote? Your voice matters!

Today at the shelter, we were joined by US Census volunteers and celebrated the day by helping guests complete the census to make sure their voices are heard! View our Voter Checklist below to make sure you’re ready for November.

A hand washing station now stands outside the Welcome Center. Bright pink and blue tape lines the floors, creating socially-distanced safe zones and pathways for staff and guests to navigate. Women’s Lunch Place might look a little different, but we have held fast to our commitment to provide individualized, compassionate care to any woman who comes to us in need. Read to learn what changes we have made as we begin to safely welcome guests back inside the shelter.

For the 2,500+ women who come to WLP annually, the past few months have seriously impacted their day-to-day lives. Beyond the stressful uncertainty of the current health crisis, rising unemployment, and tenuous housing market, many of our guest have struggled with the isolation brought on by stay at home orders and the closure of safe indoor spaces.

For the 2,500+ women who come to WLP annually, the past few months have seriously impacted their day-to-day lives. Beyond the stressful uncertainty of the current health crisis, rising unemployment, and tenuous housing market, many of our guest have struggled with the isolation brought on by stay at home orders and the closure of safe indoor spaces.

Welcome to the WLP Bookshelf! We will be featuring a WLP Bookshelf recommendation that delves into important current issues and helps us understand diverse viewpoints within our community. View our complete list or make your own bookshelf recommendation! Shop on Amazon Smile for everyday essentials and support WLP.

WLP continues to be keenly focused on the racial disparities that have existed historically for minority communities with limited resources, further exacerbated by the extremely high cost of living in Boston and now intensified by COVID-19. New research shows a rise in food insecurity without modern precedent.