Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Financial Assistance
Monthly stipends to income eligible clients to be used for medically related expenses, household expenses, or additional costs of daily living.
Transportation
HOW provides rides to medically related appointments with volunteers, pays for bus rides and when needed air fare for medical treatments at medical facilities in Boston.
Case Management and Advocacy
HOW assists its clients with access to other local, state and federal benefit programs, processes monthly financial stipends and arranges transportation services.
Where we work
External reviews

Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Susan Grace
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Barbara Knapp
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Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes