Success Stories

VITA Secures a Family’s Future

Bob and Mary were working and living in Lynn, until one of their two young children faced a health crisis, forcing both parents to leave their jobs to provide full-time care. By late 2024, the family had lost financial stability and were staying in an emergency shelter. They had also...

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Q&A with Home Energy Client, Claire Dube

Claire Dube is in her young 90’s and a resident of Swampscott. We caught up with Claire as she was meeting with our Home Energy staff for open hours at the Swampscott Senior Center. After going over her application, she was kind enough to chat with us about her experience....

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Learning from Jeremiah

Over the years, we have seen our share of incredible children, each special in their own way. Jeremiah is a recent standout. While still with us in pre-K, his knowledge, curiosity, and intellect went far beyond what is typical. Jeremiah knows all the basic parts of the body, which is...

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Meet Trisha Coolong: A Head Start Success, In Her Own Words

I was a Head Start baby. I grew up in the projects of Revere with my mom and three siblings. I was the first of my family to graduate high school. I became a devoted Head Start teacher while working toward my associate degree in Early Childhood Education, but was...

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Hope Is a Powerful Force

Nina* came to LEO at a critical point in her life. She was experiencing domestic violence. With few financial resources of her own, she needed support. LEO referred Nina to HAWC, a trusted local organization that provides care for survivors. That connection helped her begin the journey to personal safety....

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The LEO Impact in a Parent’s Own Words

“As a single mother to a non-verbal autistic child, the thought of placing my daughter in an early education setting was terrifying. I wanted to be sure her needs would be met in an environment where she wouldn’t feel isolated or left behind. We began in the Early Head Start...

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