Support WLP this Giving Tuesday
We're kicking off Giving Tuesday one week early with our Seven Days of Giving campaign! As the holiday season approaches, so does brutally cold weather. This is an especially difficult time for our guests who are living on the street and in shelters and who struggle with food insecurity each and every day. Starting November 25th through Giving Tuesday on December 3rd, we will share a way on Facebook and Instagram that you can help spread joy, hope, and comfort to the approximately 1,500 women we serve each year, most of whom have experienced trauma, abuse, and loss.
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WLP Creates Program in Anticipation of Increased Evictions
Many women we serve are now worried about their housing security as the State of Massachusetts’s ban on evictions imposed during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic expired on October 17th. In response to the increase in women who will be turning to WLP for assistance after receiving an eviction notice, our Advocacy program has begun weekly Housing Workshops.
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Boston’s Mayor and Chief of Equity Speak at Virtual Women’s Lunch Place Event
WLP is playing a critical role in stopping racial and social inequities amongst underserved women.
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Women’s Lunch Place Goes Virtual With Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Annual Fall Gala to Take Place Online, Honoring Dr. Karilyn Crockett, the City of Boston’s First Chief of Equity
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Happy National Voter Registration Day!
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.
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WLP Looks Towards Reopening
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.
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Announcing the 2020 Spaghetti Dinner Honoree!
We are pleased to announce Dr. Karilyn Crockett as our 2020 Spaghetti Dinner Honoree. Dr. Crockett was named the City of Boston's first Chief of Equity, a Cabinet-level position established to embed equity and racial justice into all City planning, operations, and work. Women’s Lunch Place looks forward to honoring Dr. Crockett on October 30th and celebrating the impact she has had on our community and the population we serve.
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WLP Announces New Chief Development Officer
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.
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From the Frontline of Dignity: Direct Care
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.
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On the WLP Bookshelf
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.
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