SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE TO AREA HIGH SCHOOL

SENIORS THROUGH GREATER LYNN SENIOR SERVICES

 

Greater Lynn Senior Services is accepting applications from high school seniors through the Lique Human Services Scholarship. A total of $10,000 will be awarded to up to five students who have an interest in or are considering a career in human services and who have made an impact in their community or the world through service.

The Lique Human Services Scholarship will be awarded to seniors who attend one of the eight high schools located in GLSS’ service area of Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott. These schools include Lynn English and Lynn Classical High Schools; Lynnfield, Saugus, and Swampscott High Schools; Kipp Academy Lynn Collegiate; Lynn Vocational Technical Institute; and St. Mary’s High School. The scholarship is named in memory of Vince Lique, who served as the Agency’s Executive Director for nearly 25 years and who devoted his career to helping others, particularly vulnerable senior citizens and people of all ages with disabilities, demanding that all people be treated with dignity and respect.

“Vince’s legacy is firmly rooted in his compassion for people. He measured success by the quality of his service to and advocacy for others,” said Kathryn C. Burns, GLSS’ Chief Executive Officer. “I believe in Vince’s theory that one’s individual success is directly related to the benefits received by those around us. The Lique Human Services Scholarship honors the man and his service by encouraging others to do the same.” She noted that this is the scholarship’s 20th year assisting young people in our area.

Applications are available through each high school’s guidance office or can be downloaded at www.glss.net. Applications are due on or before Friday, April 3, 2026.

More information is available at www.glss.net. If you have any questions, please contact scholarships@glss.net.

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GLSS RECEIVES $100,000 GRANT FROM EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF AGING AND INDEPENDENCE
TO DEVELOP VOLUNTEER WORK FORCE TO HELP AREA CAREGIVERS
Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS) recently received a $100,000 grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration through the Executive Office of Aging and Independence to help caregivers in Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott. The funding will be used to develop a volunteer workforce that will be available to assist family caregivers, specifically around the challenges of dementia care.
The funds were made available through a federal grant of more than $400,000 given to five community-based organizations that will support the economic security of family caregivers across Massachusetts. GLSS is partnering with Senior Care, Inc., Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services, and Positive Approach, LLC.
“Family caregivers work incredibly hard – often holding a full-time job in addition to supporting a loved one,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We know many caregivers struggle with balancing their own work and finances, as well as their loved ones,’ and these grants will help provide family caregivers with the support they need to pay the bills.”
AARP estimates the average caregiver pays more than $7,200 annually in out-of-pocket costs for transportation and other needs. In total, family caregivers provide an estimated 36 billion hours of care for older parents, spouses, and other family members and friends.
“A lot of people are affected by caregiving in different ways. And people often want to give back these days, and some people have a special spot in their heart for caregivers. So this gives us a way to honor people who want to be involved — and to provide more support for caregivers from people who really want to help them,” said Michele Parr, GLSS caregiver specialist.
GLSS’ Family Caregiver Support Program provides free assistance—including education, counseling, training, and support groups—to caregivers in Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott, with a special focus on serving families and individuals who are caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss. To learn more, visit www.glss.net, or call Michele Parr, Family Caregiver Support Specialist, at 781-586-8635 or email mparr@glss.net.

The Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) along with AARP produced a step by step video tutorial for consumers on Medicare and the use of the Medicare Plan Finder.

The video explains coverage options and demonstrates how to use the Medicare Plan Finder to compare Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans available in one's area. It may be a helpful resource for consumers who are not able to schedule an individual SHINE appointment before the end of Open Enrollment.  

The English language version is available at this link: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFgjEI3-SZ0

A Spanish language version is coming soon.

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GLSS and Phoenix Food Hub are excited to announce this summer's Farmer's Market Coupon Distribution Day!

Free $25 Farmer’s Market Coupons!

When: 

Thursday, July 31, 2025, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where:

Phoenix Food Hub/Greater Lynn Senior Services

8 Silsbee Street, Lynn

Who:

Must be 60 years or older, Lynn residents with low income. Please bring your ID.

Limit one booklet per person. Booklets contain five $5 coupons.

Coupons can be used at the Lynn Farmer's Market and at over 40 other markets and farm stands throughout the North Shore.

Coupons will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you have questions about coupon distribution, please call Greater Lynn Senior Services at (781) 599-0110

Requests for Proposals
The GLSS Nutrition program is seeking bids for a caterer’s contract for Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meals.

Click here for the instructions and bid specifications for the RFP.

Sealed bids will be accepted up to 5:00 pm on July 11th 2025. Bids that are mailed must be postmarked no later than July 11th. Bids received after that date endorsed or signed will be rejected.
PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN TRIPLICATE AND ENCLOSED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE MARKED “SEALED BID” AND ADDRESSED TO:

Nick Anander, Nutrition Program Director
Greater Lynn Senior Services, Inc.
8 Silsbee Street
Lynn, MA 01901
 

(781) 599-0110
FAX:  (781) 477-9631
 

Service area: Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, Swampscott

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