welfare

(noun) governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need. Synonyms: social welfare, public assistance. Example: "She lives on welfare."

(noun) something that aids or promotes well-being. Synonyms: benefit. Example: "For the benefit of all."

(noun) a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous. Synonyms: wellbeing, well-being, upbeat, eudaemonia, eudaimonia. Example: "The town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles."