Editor's note: The following is a profile submitted by South Shore Community Action Council for The Patriot Ledger's Lend a Hand campaign. The person's name has been changed to protect her privacy.

Editor's note: The following is a profile submitted by Aspire Health Alliance for The Patriot Ledger's Lend a Hand campaign. The person's name has been changed to protect her privacy. Karla is a brave ...

Shawn Oliver wants a job. But it is a struggle. He's been battling mental health issues for years. He attends a day program regularly to help him learn self-care and substance abstinence. He also ...

Editor's note: The following is a profile submitted by Quincy Community Action Programs for The Patriot Ledger's Lend a Hand campaign. The clients' names have been changed. Jay is a hardworking mother ...

We know times are tough for many people right now. Many of our South Shore neighbors need help to make ends meet. To buy sneakers for growing kids. To put gifts under the tree. Every year, you, our ...

Editor's note: The following is a profile submitted by Aspire Health Alliance for The Patriot Ledger's Lend a Hand campaign. Shawn Oliver wants a job. But it is a struggle. He's been battling mental ...