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The Hike for Hope T-SHIRT CONTEST gave children  the opportunity to design the shirt that over 500 people will wear! We asked kids to draw a picture of the theme “It’s Cool to Care.”  Whatever that means to them! We were looking for the child whose drawing comes from the heart, conveys the theme, and […]

82 degrees and breezy –a perfect day on the beautiful Andover Country Club Golf Course for the 24th annual Lazarus House fundraising golf tournament. Doug Cook, LHM board president said “I am always struck anew with the spirit of camaraderie both on the course and at the auction. The hearts of people banding together for […]

Hundreds of thoughtful people will Hike for Hope on Sunday, September 29 to raise much needed funds for people we serve in our community. The young and the young at heart will walk three miles together with friends, families, co-workers, schools, civic and faith-based organizations through the picturesque streets of Andover. New this year, we […]

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, join us at Sharing Our Bounty and celebrate the many successes of our guests that are made possible by your generosity. Witness first-hand the impact of your support. During the evening, you will witness and hear from one of our guests as they share their journey toward the realization of their goals for themselves and their families.

A miraculous gathering of kindness creates a prom memory, a message from new Executive Director Jeff Hassel, and a one man’s unique way to help Lazarus House. Read the Summer newsletter

Spend five minutes with State Rep. Tram Nguyen (D-18th Essex) and you see the bright future of this country.  Her immigrant journey not only radiates a classic American success story, but also the obligation one immigrant feels to those who have followed. Nguyen (pronounced WIN) was five years old when her family “had no choice” […]

Thank you for being with us in person or spirit as we celebrated what God has done through Bridget and this ministry. Thank you for continuing the good work of Lazarus House in the decades to come, building on the foundation God allowed Bridget to build here.

Position Title: ESOL Teacher Part-time, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday This is a 12-month contract position. Employment contingent upon funding after the first year. Reports To: Work Preparation Program Coordinator Position Summary: The ability to communicate in English is fundamental to the potential success of every guest especially in the work force. […]

Jenna Weber teamed up with Chloe Smith and surprised a teen girl living at Lazarus House, who wanted to go to the prom but simply could not afford it. Read the full story in the Andover Townsman.

Bonnie Mahan provides living testimony that a volunteer can have immeasurable impact on the lives of the guests that Lazarus House serves. She was volunteering in the Lazarus House Soup Kitchen ten years ago when a chance conversation changed her life and then the lives of over one hundred others. “I was conversing with three […]