Women's Lunch Place

We're honored to have Greg Wilmot, President & CEO of NeighborHealth, join the Board of Directors of Women's Lunch Place! “For my whole life, my work and volunteerism have been focused on children and families––making sure they have access to nutrition and behavioral and physical healthcare. When I first visited WLP, I immediately noticed their work to connect the social drivers of health together for their guests. I was particularly impressed by the programmatic interventions and plans that WLP has put together to that end. The work that WLP does requires smarts, it requires investment, it requires passion, and most importantly, it requires hope. And you can feel hopefulness when you're interacting with the current leadership. I'm a lifelong learner. So, the opportunity to learn, not just from my fellow board members, but also from the women served every day by WLP, it’s very important to me. I'm also a brick-and-mortar guy. I like to build programs and services. Especially when focusing on issues of equity and access, I'm a deep believer in creating things that are not easily undone. We have an opportunity to move the dial on issues that are pervasive in our community, and with focus and with the right people at the table, there's so, so much that we can accomplish.”

When the folks at Ocean Spray Cranberries are involved, you know you're going to have a berry, berry good time. (Sorry, we had to.) Thank you to volunteers Cory Mace, Danielle DiTommaso, Julio Plata, Keli Sanford, McKinzie Moon, Sarah Pinheiro, and Mayra Wellington, PMP for stepping up in the WLP kitchen and producing hundreds of meals for women in need. You are welcome back anytime! --- If your company is interested in partnering with WLP, visit: https://lnkd.in/eg4XCVBV

Leadership from Women's Lunch Place look to the future in 2025 and beyond! Hear from Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Hanlon Wigon, Chief Strategy Officer Anne Rickard Jackowitz, and Board President Clemia Brittenum. From the WLP Digital Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/eJewcYZd

“Everybody has a story––the guests of WLP all have a story. There was a path that took them to the point of needing assistance, and it can happen to anyone. I’ve always been curious about those stories, and I wanted to get more involved in a local organization that supports the community where I live. I’m really excited for the opportunity to serve women. I think that WLP provides a unique service––it's not just a safe place to have a healthy meal. We assist with everything from education to healthcare, housing, and mental health. Meeting the other board members and hearing their stories has been so inspiring. It’s incredible to see the diversity of talent everyone is lending to WLP. This is also the first board that I've served on, so I’m really looking forward to identifying how to make the most impactful contributions. My background is in finance and accounting, and I’m excited to use those skills in our strategic work. This is a time of transition at WLP, and I think I can provide a forecasting, forward-looking perspective for our upcoming projects.” Join us in welcoming Angela Moncrief to WLP's Board of Directors!

Christmas Day in the Globe! (Boston Globe Media) We're honored to read Niki Griswold's profile of Anne Bromer's transformational $1 million gift and the life-changing work it will support. "“It’s transformative, really,” Jennifer Hanlon Wigon told the Globe. “Women have special needs, they have special drivers into homelessness. And we need to be that light that shines on that and ensures that people are creative around how we approach these women.” https://lnkd.in/e7BcD6u8

As the year winds down, Women's Lunch Place leadership are reflecting FY24 achievements. Clemia Brittenum, Board President, Jennifer Hanlon Wigon, Chief Executive Officer, and Anne Rickard Jackowitz, Chief Strategy Officer, offer their perspectives during a time of immense transformation at WLP. Happy holidays and good tidings from our community to yours!

“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 of WLP and President of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, Dr. Jim O’Connell

Our thoughtful partners at Liberty Mutual Insurance created winter survival kits for our guests at an event hosted by their women's empowerment group, We@Liberty. Special shoutouts go to Erin Ouellette and Keith Mills for delivering the kits to Women's Lunch Place, Allegra Marra for helping coordinate the event, Jennifer Hanlon Wigon for her remarks, and WLP Board Member Julie Haase for her leadership! If your company is interested in teaming up with us to help women experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty, explore a partnership with us: https://lnkd.in/eg4XCVBV

Our friends at Association of Legal Administrators - Boston Chapter presented a generous gift to Women's Lunch Place at their annual holiday get together. We are grateful for their support of women experiencing homelessness and poverty at our shelter and advocacy center. ALA Boston continues to step up to serve our guests––even donating comfy recliners that now line our reading room and library. They take "I've got your back" to a new level!

"I think a lot about leading with generosity as one of the mottos that we say a lot here... I think it makes a huge difference in the approach." Maya Dixon, Housing & Stabilization Manager, shares her thoughts from the frontline at Women's Lunch Place in our digital annual report. https://lnkd.in/eJewcYZd