Local Highlights
Unlock ALS - The Key To A Cure Starts With You
When you participate in The ALS Association’s Walk to Defeat ALS, you support people living with ALS in our community and advance global research and public policy initiatives aimed at finding treatments and a cure for the disease. The funds that you donate, or raise will have a direct impact on the lives of people affected by ALS!
To learn more about the Walk to Defeat ALS, register, sponsor or volunteer, click here.
Volunteer with Us
We cannot imagine our work without volunteers. Thank you for your time, your generosity, and your unwavering commitment to our mission. There’s always a way to pitch in! Learn more about easy ways you can volunteer: Volunteer Interest Form
ALS Support Groups
Dealing with ALS is physically, emotionally and financially devastating. ALS Support Groups provide a caring, supportive, and open environment for people to gather, connect, and talk with one another. These groups are open to people living with ALS, their families, caregivers and friends. They provide everyone with opportunities to establish a network of valuable resources and sustained support. We offer many support groups for both patients and caregivers. Click here for a complete list. Each meeting and will have speakers on relevant topics combined with time for attendees to share information and provide feedback to one another.
Quality of Life Grants
The goal of The ALS Association Quality of Life Program is to provide financial grants in the amount of $600.00 to help cover expenses associated with an ALS diagnosis. Expenses include respite and assistance for caregivers and families, durable medical equipment, communication devices, home modifications, travel to clinics/doctor visits/medical care, and other needs. Please contact your Care Services Manager for more information and a grant application.
Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program
Need a piece of durable medical equipment? Don’t forget to talk to your Care Services Manager about the Equipment Loan program. We have an array of items. Care Service Managers will arrange for delivery with our Durable Medical Equipment Partners
Ramp Program
The ALS Association partners with AmRamp, a national ramp manufacturer and installer to assist families in designing an procuring a ramp. Funds are available to help defray the cost through this partnership.
Foundation for Life Legacy Grant
Grants are available to help defray the cost of Medical Equipment, Assistive living devices, Technological devices, Ramps, Stairlifts, Bathroom Modifications,
Respite Care and Co-payment for such medical equipment not fully covered by insurance. Grant must be secured prior to purchase of item or services. Vendors will be paid directly.
ALS Connect
The Association is offering digital inclusion care grants for the below categories. Grants will be provided directly to each person/family through a receipt-based reimbursement program.
- Technology (Laptop, Tablet, IPad)
- Internet network provider
- Technology setup/support
Community Groups
VIRTUAL
Connection Group for People living with ALS, Family & Friends
1st Tuesday of the month
12:00-1:30pm
Contact: John Adebayo I john.adebayo@als.org
1st Wednesday of the month
6:30-7:30pm
Contact: Dobrochna Szonert I dobrochna.szonert@als.org
3rd Wednesday of the month
1:00-2:30pm
Contact: Dobrochna Szonert I dobrochna.szonert@als.org
Connection Group for People Living with Bulbar ALS or using speech generating devices
4th Tuesday of the month
11:00am-12:00pm
Contact: Karin Hammer-Williamson I karin.hammer-williamson@als.org
Connection Group for Family Caregivers and Care Partners
2nd Thursday of the month
2:30-4:00pm
Contact: Karin Hammer-Williamson I karin.hammer-williamson@als.org
2nd Tuesday of the month
7:00-8:00 pm
Contact: Amber Stalker I amber.stalker@als.org
4th Tuesday of the month
7:00-8:00 pm
Contact: Amber Stalker I amber.stalker@als.org
in person
Community Group
3rd Friday of the month
1:00-3:30pm
Dartmouth Hitchcock 100 Hitchcock Way, Manchester, NH
Contact: Pat Luoma I patricia.luoma@als.org
To participate in a support group, reach out to your care service manager to register.
For more information contact:
200 Friberg Parkway, Suite 1000 Westborough, MA 01581
781-255-8884
888-287-3257
InfoMA@als.org
Donate Today!
Your gift will help The ALS Association support research to find a cure for ALS and provide much-needed services to people living with ALS and their families. By making your gift today, you will help sustain hope in thousands of people affected by ALS. To make an online donation, please click here.
