A Year of Uniting – Ending Homelessness
Ending Homelessness
This week in a community meeting with school officials, we heard of a family of five renting a single room; it is what they can afford as they balance the…
How Lynn Is Building A Roadmap For Success For Its Students
Preparing Youth to Succeed
The fifth largest school district in Massachusetts, Lynn Public Schools has a crucial mission: preparing more than 17,000 young people to succeed in the college and career opportunities that lie…
When it Comes to Eliminating Poverty, Two is Better than One
Moving Families Out of Poverty
Two-generation approach is gaining momentum and impact For decades, programs looking to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty have focused on delivering services and providing resources to children and families…
RISE is Helping Lynn Families Stay Afloat
Ending Homelessness
When Carissa* began working with RISE (Realizing Intergenerational Success through Education) her life was in turmoil. After escaping an abusive relationship, Carissa was left to care for her 4 children…
4 Solutions to Make Homelessness History
Ending Homelessness
Ending homelessness is within our grasp. We’ve identified 4 innovative solutions to end homelessness for families and individuals in our region. Aishia was about to lose her apartment. Laid off…