Recently, we sat down (virtually) with a local attorney named Chris Malloy. On December 9th, Chris created an Instagram post with the purpose of raising funds for some of his favorite local organizations. By December 31st, he was wrapping up a campaign that had snowballed to include over 170 contributors, a cameo from celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern, and an incredible amount of collective effort.
Read MoreTeam WLP had a successful Thanksgiving celebration, preparing over 40 turkeys, 180 pounds of fresh produce, and much more in our takeout meals and Mobile Food Pantry deliveries. Thank you to our community partners, who donated not only food, but also their time and dedication to help us prepare, assemble, and distribute these meals across the city of Boston. Click the button below to see how our staff and guests celebrated the day!
Read MoreOur dedicated volunteers have supported WLP from home, sending words of encouragement and amazing our team with their creative, responsive, and continuous support. Whether they were sewing piles of face masks for guests, delivering Backdoor Meals across the city to partner organizations and isolated guests, or increasing their monetary and in-kind support, volunteers have been embracing change at an essential time for WLP. Read below some of the amazing stories detailing the care + dedication of our volunteers.
Read MoreWe'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.
Read MoreMany 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.
Read MoreWLP is playing a critical role in stopping racial and social inequities amongst underserved women.
Read MoreAnnual Fall Gala to Take Place Online, Honoring Dr. Karilyn Crockett, the City of Boston’s First Chief of Equity
Read MoreHappy #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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreWe 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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