The S.W.A.N. Society in Boston aims to support senior, single women living in or around the Boston area who are in need of financial assistance. With a mission rooted in helping those women maintain their independence and dignity, the Society distributes grants directly to individuals and awards larger grants to non-profit organizations that align with their goal of aiding elderly single women facing significant financial challenges. Operating as a non-profit, non-denominational, and non-sectarian entity, the S.W.A.N. Society relies on investment income and individual contributions for funding.
The S.W.A.N. Society in Boston offers two main types of grants. First, it distributes individual grants directly to senior, single women who require financial help to continue living independently. Second, the Society awards larger grants to non-profit organizations committed to supporting the same demographic. These agency grants are specifically aimed at services for female clients aged 65 and over, ensuring the funding directly assists those most in need within their target group. Overall, the grant program is designed to provide essential support to elderly single women, empowering them to live with dignity despite financial hardships.