Racism and misogyny are two of the foundational scourges of our society. For members of the Asian American Pacific Island community, they can intersect in a particularly insidious and violent manner.
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Six months ago, Boston’s overnight shelters were facing an increasingly difficult situation.
The pandemic had forced them to space out their living quarters and reduce intake, and Winter was approaching––always the busiest time of the year, when people who normally spend the night outside seek refuge from sleeping in the bitter cold.
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March is Women’s History Month. Everyday at WLP, we honor and celebrate the unique strength our guests have shown in the face of extreme challenges.
On November 15, 1982, WLP was created to address the critical lack of services for women in need. Click to read more about WLP’s historical dedication to serving women in need, how that need has evolved over time, and how your support can positively impact a WLP guest’s life.
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Women’s Lunch Place is thrilled to announce the addition of Julie Haase to WLP's Board of Directors.
As an EVP & Chief Financial Officer of Global Retail Markets for Liberty Mutual Insurance, Julie brings a wealth of experience and connections to a seasoned board that is tasked with overseeing fiduciary, strategic and fundraising initiatives.
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“Medicine that matters.”
That’s what Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) practices.
Since 1985, BHCHP has been unwavering in its mission to assure quality health care for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the greater Boston area. Their work is vital to partners at shelters across the city.
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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.
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Team 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.
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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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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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