Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS.net)

11/05/2026

‼️Need help heating your home this winter?

This winter, the State of Massachusetts is making additional State funding available to assist middle-income household who rely on heating oil and don't qualify for the state’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).

Applications open in December 2026.

➡️Learn more about the program: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/middle-income-heating-oil-relief

➡️Looking for assistance? Submit an interest form here: https://www.mass.gov/forms/expanded-heating-assistance-interest-form

This winter, to help households with the rising cost of buying home heating oil, Governor Healey is making available additional state funds to provide more home energy assistance to thousands of middle-income households who rely on heating oil and do not qualify for the Home Energy Assistance Progra...

11/03/2026

November is National Family Caregiver Month

It's a fact, caregiving is a full-time job. AT GLSS, our services help care for the Caregiver through our selection of support groups, workshops, and volunteer services.

11/02/2026

GLSS invites proposals from organizations wishing to contract for the provision of home care services for the three-year period from April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2030.

Interested bidders may obtain all information and forms on the GLSS website at https://www.glss.net/prospective-providers beginning Monday, November 2, 2026.

Proposals are due by 5 pm on Friday, December 4, 2026.

10/27/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween from your friends at GLSS! 🎃

Last week, the GLSS team took some well-deserved time to celebrate together with an early Halloween gathering and costume contest! A small thank you for such an incredible group! Thank you for all you do to support our consumers and our community. 🧡

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day | October 10- Real experiences inspire real change

We're grateful for the individuals who share their lived experiences through our Mobile Mental Health Program. Their insights help us better understand our impact and continue providing person-centered support throughout our community. Together, we can help break stigma and support mental well-being for all.

10/09/2026

✨Join us Friday, October 16th, for our Brown Bag/Mobile Market!✨

Get FREE bags of food from 9-11 a.m. at 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn. Please bring reusable grocery bags, baskets, or a cart to carry your food.

No applications, no age or income requirements—just stop by or call us at 781-599-0110 and ask for the Nutrition Department.

Open to residents of Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott.

10/08/2026

🌈A great day with Author Jim Moser! 🌈

The GLSS Rainbow Alliance was thrilled to have Jim share excerpts from his book, "Q***r Heroes of the North Shore", at yesterday' event. Thank you to all who joined us, and thank you, Jim, for a wonderful presentation!

10/08/2026

Our offices will be closed Monday, October 12, in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Our online resources will remain available at www.glss.net, and we remain available to respond to calls at 781-599-0110.

We will be open Tuesday, October 13 at 8:00am.

09/28/2026

📖✨ Join us for a special afternoon with author Jim Moser!

The GLSS Rainbow Alliance invites you to a reading of Q***r Heroes of the North Shore, an immersive historical record that goes beyond biography to celebrate and honor those who dared to live authentically. 🌈 Come celebrate local history, courageous stories, and community with us!

🗓️ October 7 | 4:00 PM
📍 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, MA
RSVPs are encouraged. Email [email protected] or scan the QR code below.

09/25/2026

🏆 New Year. New Goal. More Steps!

GLSS staff have been on the move for the annual 100 Million Steps Challenge hosted by Executive Office of Aging & Independence , joining organizations across Massachusetts in tracking our steps to promote falls prevention awareness.

We’ve beaten our step record every year so far, and now the big question is… Can Team GLSS do it again in 2026? 👟👏