On Wednesday, May 13, Circle of Hope celebrated another record-breaking year of impact at our largest-ever Hope Blooms gala! More than 140 guests gathered at Gore Place in Waltham to celebrate hope, community, and impact and raised $190,000 to support our mission -- a 12% increase over last year.
We were thrilled to present the 2026 Hope Award to Carolyn and Dana Pope and their children for nearly two decades of incredible dedication to our mission. And we were proud to present Uniqlo USA with our first-ever Community Impact Award in recognition of their outstanding impact and commitment to helping others through their brand. View our video about our partnership with Uniqlo.
Our deepest thanks to guest speaker Njiba Mbuyi for poignantly sharing her own story and the impact of Circle of Hope's 17-year partnership with Project Hope.
"The partnership between Circle of Hope and Project Hope continues to support so many families each year, setting them up for life in and after shelter. With the many donations received from Circle of Hope, ranging from toiletries, diapers, and clothing, the families can focus their resources on what matters most: finding housing and making it a home where they can thrive."
-Njiba Mbuyi, Project Hope
Thank you to every sponsor, donor, guest, vendor, and supporter who made Hope Blooms such a success! In the past year, Circle of Hope has moved 10 new partners off our waitlist and with your support, we will continue growing to meet the basic needs of thousands of individuals and families experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.
