The Home for Little Wanderers

10/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday, October 5, for the 32nd annual Wells Cup Golf Invitational, benefitting The Home’s range of programs and services! 🏌️‍♀️

Nearly 130 golfers took to the course at Black Rock Country Club, raising over $285,000 to bring healing, hope and loving connections to our youth and families, and that total continues to climb, thanks to our incredible supporters.

A special thank-you to our sponsors, event co-chairs and committee, and those who generously contributed to the event from afar. It is an honor to tee up with all of you, celebrate this community and help drive The Home's mission forward.💚

EAGLE SPONSORS:
Michelle McDonough
MilliporeSigma
RBC Capital Markets

BIRDIE SPONSORS:
Loomis, Sayles & Company
Michael and Nancy Dunn
Tim and Lauren Miner

See you next year!

10/05/2026

It’s a beautiful day on the course for the 32nd annual Wells Cup Golf Invitational! ⛳

Our Wells Cup community has come together at Black Rock Country Club today to help drive permanent, positive change for youth and families of The Home.

We’re grateful to everyone joining us to carry on this impactful tradition, started more than three decades ago by our late friend and supporter Harry “Skip” Wells, whose philanthropic legacy continues to inspire us all every day.

Here’s to a great tournament! 🏌️‍♂️

10/01/2026

Every kid deserves a strong start—the chance to feel safe, supported and to dream about a brighter future.

But too many kids in our community go without a strong foundation. We refuse to leave them behind or let them fall through the cracks.

Today, we’re launching an ambitious goal to raise $100,000 before the end of October to fuel our highest-priority programs and give more kids the foundation of support they need to thrive.

Your gift will help us provide:
💙Permanency support to give kids lasting, loving homes
💙Mental health care that helps children heal and build confidence
💙Safe, supportive housing for young people at risk of homelessness

Every gift is an investment in the life of a child who just needs someone to believe in them. Join us now at http://hlw.convio.net/site/Donation2?mfc_pref=T&df_id=8580&8580.donation=form1

09/24/2026

Real change doesn’t happen in a single day. It happens when we show up for our kids time and time again, with the support they need to thrive.

That’s why monthly giving is so powerful. It’s one of the best ways to help us keep our promise to the kids and families who depend on us, and help them build better, brighter futures.

Monthly gifts provide a foundation of support that allows us to plan ahead, reach more kids and respond to the needs of our communities in real time. It doesn’t take much. For the cost of a streaming service subscription, you can help us provide life-changing support for kids in our community who need it most.

Please consider making a monthly gift today. It will truly change lives.

➡️https://secure2.convio.net/hlw/site/Donation2?mfc_pref=T&8281.donation=form1&df_id=8281

09/23/2026

Since 2011, The Home's Youth on Fire drop-in center for unhoused youth has partnered with Community Cooks, a Somerville organization connecting volunteers, restaurants and community partners to provide healthy meals to people in need.

Their family-style meals, feeding more than 2,400 individuals each month, provide comfort, ease the stress of food insecurity and, as one of our youth expressed, "make me feel like I’m at home.”

We are so grateful to Community Cooks for their partnership that has nourished Youth on Fire for 15 years! 💚

Read more about Community Cooks' model and mission in Edible Boston's latest edition:

Photos by Michael Piazza When neighbors gathered in Lucy Leu’s Somerville home in 1990 to discuss their community’s growing homelessness, launching a nonprofit wasn’t on the table. They simply wanted to do something tangible to help their community. “There was an increase in homelessness, an...

09/21/2026

This November, The Home for Little Wanderers will proudly participate as a first-time official charity partner of the TCS New York City Marathon! 🗽

As our runners prepare to take on NYC’s five boroughs, they’re running for the thousands of young people who count on The Home and programs like Wediko New York.

Wediko New York at The Home partners with public school communities to provide school-based mental health services and programs that improve student engagement and success. Since 2011, Wediko New York has addressed the urgent needs of more than 31,500 youth, helping students navigate their challenges, find community and build skills for a brighter future.💙

Learn more about our NYC team and opportunities to run with The Home at https://www.thehome.org/events/run-for-the-home-new-york-city-marathon/.

09/16/2026

The Home's Walpole campus recently said "so long!" to the season with an epic end-of-summer cookout. ☀️ Youth and colleagues from our Walpole and Harrington House programs joined in the festivities, enjoying amazing food, outdoor activities, and some brave souls volunteered to make a splash in the dunk tank!

They even had a special visit from our local community partner, Officer Byrd from Walpole Police Department. It was a beautiful day full of fun and a chance to connect with one another before heading into fall. 🍁🍂

09/14/2026

The Home for Little Wanderers is proud to return as an official charity partner of the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America! 🏃🏅

OUR 2027 CHARITY TEAM APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN for individuals who are eager to lace up for The Home's mission and conquer Boston for the kids in our care. 💙

Sound like you? Apply with us at thehome.org/runboston!

09/09/2026

To every student heading back to the classroom, starting at a new school or taking the next step in their education this month: we're rooting for you!

Wishing our youth and school teams a wonderful year ahead! 🍎✨

09/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Home's annual Family Fun Day & Back-to-School Event, hosted by the Parent Support Program! We loved celebrating with more than 200 local children and families as they get ready to kick off a new school year. 💙

Our Parent Support Program does an incredible job each summer bringing community resources together to help kids feel more excited and equipped for back-to-school time. Attendees enjoyed lunch, games and activities, and picked out new backpacks, school supplies and clothing to feel their very best for class.

We appreciate every family who came out, our community partners and all who made the day possible! 🎉📚

For more information about Parent Support Program's services, please visit https://www.thehome.org/programs/clinical-behavioral/parent-support-program/