139,003 meals, an all-time record for WLP
4,687 showers and 3,198 loads of laundry
10,916 one-on-one meetings with 1,119 unique guests
293 women securing housing or prevented from eviction
Shelters are overloaded and wait lists are 2-5 years long for vouchers
WLP builds relationships with landlords and housing organizations to facilitate placement
The Stabilization Program at WLP ensures women are set up for safe, comfortable, permanent housing
Adopted in 2021, WLP’s Strategic Plan was refreshed in FY24
WLP’s staffing model promotes growth, flexibility, and equity
New partnerships with organizations like Boston Health Care for the Homeless and the City of Boston are fundamental
“Women’s Lunch Place is the safest place for homeless women in Boston.
It is hidden away in the basement of a church doing work which is indescribable.”
– Longtime Supporter and President of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, Dr. Jim O’Connell
The Miriam Fund partners with WLP to fund legal services that narrow the justice gap for our guests
RIZE Massachusetts has been integral in helping establish substance use disorder and recovery programming at WLP
The development of Permanent Supportive Housing for women in need is a top priority
WLP is focusing on adding Immigration services, language capacity, and clinical support for its guests
Our motto remains: “Dignity is Everything”
