Thank you to Flaherty Physical Therapy
Flaherty Physical Therapy marks their 10 year milestone with community donations. NHHA is grateful to be a recipient of their good will.Click here to read more
NHHA Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients
Two $1,000 scholarships were awarded in May to college bound Northborough seniors.
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19th Annual Backpack Drive is on!
We are grateful to the many indvidual and local sponsors who help us provide school supplies for children in need each year.
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We are grateful for our "Little Angels"!
Each year the students from St. Bernadette School provide the turkeys and and all the groceries for our Seniors' Thanksgiving. That is a special delivery!
Click here for more photos from the 2025 Holiday Outreach distribution day
What We Do
The mission of Northborough Helping Hands Association (NHHA) is to coordinate programs to assist those in need in the form of Thanksgiving food baskets, Christmas gifts, clothing, medical equipment, and emergency aid for special services.
NHHA was formerly known as the Northborough District Nurse Association and has been assisting Northborough individuals and families in need since 1920. We work closely with other town agencies, businesses and organizations to meet our goals.
Programs
Backpack Drive New backpacks filled with grade-appropriate school supplies are distributed to Northborough students in need, grades K-12 to begin a new school year.
Emergency Fund Emergency money for medicine, heat (oil/gas/electric) or other needs is provided as deemed necessary. Requests must be made through the appropriate social service programs.
Holiday Outreach NHHA aims to keep spirits bright around the holiday with Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas Giving programs. Requests must be made through the appropriate social service agency in Northborough.
Coat Drive Each year we collect new and very gently used winter gear to distribute each Fall. Coats are provided for Northborough children in need.
Medical Equipment Loan Free loan of items such as wheel chair, walker, shower seats, etc. for as long as it is needed. Recipients must be a resident of Northborough.
Scholarship Fund NHHA offers two $1,000 college scholarships to deserving Northborough high school seniors.