Emma is the single mom of four boys ranging from 7 to 16. And it's not always easy. During the pandemic, she was forced to stay home because she didn't have reliable childcare and was unable to work.

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 ...

Editor's note: The following is a profile submitted by Aspire Health Alliance’s client Christopher McFadden for The Patriot Ledger's Lend a Hand campaign. I am from a poverty-stricken family who was ...

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 ...

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 their privacy. Brooklyn is a ...