A group of Wellesley women have banded together to help more than 50 families who are living at the Natick Travelodge on Rte. 9 because they have no where else to go.
These are among the record number of homeless families currently overwhelming the state’s emergency shelter system. Most of these families staying at the Travelodge are from Boston, and are among 2,000 or so homeless Massachusetts families temporarily housed in motel rooms due to a shortage of affordable housing, lack of employment opportunities and other reasons.
Working with the all-volunteer organization Family Services Coalition, the Wellesley contingent has delivered fresh fruit on a weekly basis, hosted monthly lunches and collected diapers. There’s plenty more to do, including tutoring and driving. Gently used Halloween costumes are also welcome. If you or your group would like to join an email list to learn more, contact Diana Carroll (diana.carroll4@gmail.com).