A small group of Hellenic women recognized the growing plight of the elderly who were alone and unable to care for themselves within the greater Boston area.  These women formally organized a non-profit organization in 1954 called the Hellenic Women’s Benevolent Association (HWBA) with a sole mission to form a nursing home. For many years most considered it “an impossible dream”. During that time, women could not access credit through a bank or buy land without  a male co- signor.  In 1970.  HWBA got one step closer, they purchased the Sherman Street location in Canton primarily with donations, cake sales and membership dues. They received a loan and started construction of a 120-bed facility. The women persevered in 1973 and the dream became reality when the Hellenic Nursing Home for the Aged opened its doors!  In 1986, the Hellenic expanded to a 154-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center and changed the name to the Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (HNRC). Today we are pleased to announce “the impossible dream” is still going strong. The HWBA Board is  positioning HNRC with experienced strong management to serve the elderly in our community for the next 50 years.

The mission of the Hellenic Women’s Benevolent Association (HWBA) is to provide strategic direction for management and is dedicated to fundraising efforts  which serve to promote and enhance the quality of life for the residents at the Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Our membership elects a nine member, unpaid Board of Directors to a two year terms. These Directors bring  diverse expertise essential to advancing our mission. They serve as stewards of our resources and guardians of our purpose.