Newburyport Society for the Relief of Aged Women Grant

Newburyport Society for the Relief of Aged Women Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Newburyport Society for the Relief of Aged Women
Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Summary

The Newburyport Society for the Relief of Aged Women, established in 1835, is dedicated to supporting local women aged 60 and over facing financial difficulties. Through direct financial assistance and grants to local non-profits, the Society addresses urgent needs such as healthcare, housing, and utility costs. Priority is given to women demonstrating acute financial need. Collaborating with local agencies, NSRAW aims to enhance the well-being of elderly women in Amesbury, Newbury, Newburyport, and Salisbury.

Overview

Mission The Newburyport Society for the Relief of Aged Women (NSRAW, pronounced “NEZ-RA”), is a private not-for-profit charitable foundation. Established in 1835, NSRAW has been meeting the needs of local women in financial difficulty for 190 years. The mission of the Newburyport Society for the Relief of Aged Women is to assist women who are residents of Amesbury, Newbury, Newburyport, and Salisbury aged 60 and over, who have a demonstrated financial need. What We Do NSRAW provides financial assistance to older Newburyport-area women in two ways: through direct help to individuals in needthrough grants to other local nonprofit organizations that share or overlap with our mission Learn more about our history. Individuals NSRAW’s 15-woman board of directors meets regularly to review applications for assistance and disperse foundation funds to older women in our area who cannot afford to pay for critical services they require. For example, these services include, but are not limited to: Dental, medical, or mental health careHousing or rental costsHeating or utility feesFoodCar repairs Priority will be given to women who demonstrate an acute need for assistance. The Society will utilize all available resources, including collaborative efforts with established agencies that provide needed services. Agencies and Organizations To extend available support to as many women as possible, NSRAW partners with local agencies and organizations and funds grants to them, as appropriate, that will be directed to NSRAW’s target population. Service priorities listed below were identified by area agencies that service the elderly and are considered worthwhile by the Society, but are not limited to: Acute Financial / Medical / Mental Health need Fuel assistance Prescription Co-Pay / Gaps Medical Insurance Gaps Food / Food Vouchers Shelter Clothing Transportation Social Services Home Nursing / Health Care Aides Utility Bill Assistance Cost Sharing with other agencies Advocacy – Educating elders on services available Emergency assistance for unexpected bills Dental care / Eye glasses / Hearing aid assistance Equipment needed for well-being not covered by Medical Insurance

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grant applicants from relevant 501(c)(3) agencies and public agencies: Innovative projects and programsOrganizations and agencies able to demonstrate that the funds will serve NSRAW’s target population. NSRAW's grant funds must focus on women who:are in financial need are at least 60 years oldlive in Amesbury, Newbury, Merrimac, Newburyport, Salisbury, or West Newbury Individual applicants:You are at least 60 years old You have lived in Amesbury, Newbury, Newburyport, or Salisbury for at least one year – or have recently had to leave the area for financial or medical reasonsYou have limited assetsYou can demonstrate an urgent need for financial assistance