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The Patriot Ledgers annual Lend a Hand holiday charitable program has raised more than $3.3 million for South Shore families and people in need.

Goddard, known as the father of modern rocket propulsion, lived with his family in what many in the neighborhood call the Goddard House.

Roy perished three years ago, Dec. 9, 2018, in a fire on Lowell Street.

Lend a Hand has raised more than $3.3 million since 1998 to help South Shore families and people in need.

A Worcester neighborhood with a history of crime and poverty is working on a new image. Some Main South supporters say its always had much to offer.

It will be fully equipped, with 120 pieces of cardio equipment, 73 pieces of expansive strength and free weights equipment, stretching and abs workout areas, weights, a training area, and, of course, a "judgment free" zone.

Local history, through photographs

The Patriot Ledgers Lend a Hand campaign began in 1998 and has raised more than $3.3 million for families and people in need on the South Shore.

The Patriot Ledger kicks off the 24th year of its Lend a Hand campaign.

An estimated 250 people are expected to attend the traditional sit-down dinner.