Our partner shelters urgently requested new and gently used towels today and we are completely out! Please donate clean towels to Circle of Hope this week so that we can give them to the homeless individuals and families who need them right away. Thank you!
To join the Go-To Crew and receive emails about urgent donation requests, please click here.
Starting June 5, Rosemary Street will be partially closed due to a construction project this month. Circle of Hope will remain open during our normal hours for the duration of the construction period and donors can still drop off donations.
As you approach the entrance to Rosemary Street from Webster Street, stop and tell the officer on site that you are going to Circle of Hope, which is beyond the construction area. Follow his or her instructions regarding the best way to proceed to Circle of Hope.
Thank you for your patience and understanding! We hope to see you soon.
Circle of Hope’s June newsletter is out! Click here to read more about HOPE Blooms, our innovative new partnership with Framingham State University, an exciting new grant from Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation, and more!
On Saturday, May 11, 150 guests celebrated Circle of Hope's tenth anniversary at our third annual fundraiser, HOPE Blooms, at Needham Golf Club. The evening was full of great food, an incredible silent auction, and, most importantly, wonderful, generous people. We are proud to share that the event raised $120,000 to support the homeless children, women, and men we serve.
Honored guest Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley spoke about the crucial role Circle of Hope plays in helping homeless individuals and families in Greater Boston and MetroWest. We were honored to have her join us.
Circle of Hope presented Dr. Laurie Konowitz with the inaugural "Hope Award," honoring her dedication to homeless infants during her 30-year career as a remarkable neonatologist.
COH Executive Director Barbara Waterhouse (left) with Dr. Laurie Konowitz (right)
Drs. Laurie and Paul Konowitz established The Newborn Fund at Circle of Hope to support and expand our Welcome Baby Program. Launched in April, The Newborn Fund at Circle of Hope has already raised more than $25,000! These funds will help homeless newborns in Circle of Hope's partner shelters and clinics get a strong and healthy start.
We are grateful to everyone who supported HOPE Blooms by sponsoring, donating, or attending the event. Last year, we provided clothing and necessities to 6,600 homeless infants, children, women, and men - a 20% increase over the previous year. This winter alone, we also provided 5,500 winter coats to people experiencing homelessness. You, our incredible supporters, made this possible.
Thank you to our dedicated event committee and Circle of Hope Board for all of the energy and enthusiasm you put into HOPE Blooms. Thank you to Rep. Pressley for your time and your inspiring words. Thank you to Drs. Laurie and Paul Konowitz for establishing The Newborn Fund and continuing to help homeless babies. Thank you Four Seasons Greenery for the beautiful floral arrangements. And thank you to our HOPE Blooms 2019 sponsors for making this amazing evening possible:
Charles River Apparel, Presenting Sponsor
Betsy & Bruce Amsbary | Amstar Group | Myra & John Anderson | Jodie & Frank Apeseche | Beaumont Capital Management | Linda Borman | Betsy & Eric Cohen | Dedham Savings | Donna & Michael DeFuria | Louise & Peter Donovan | Sarah & Christopher Escobedo Hart | Four Seasons Greenery | Emily Goode | Pamela & Bruce Goody | Jill & Jeremy Grossman | Susan & Ron Halpern | Hartney Greymont | Honey Dew Donuts | Marla & Bill Kannel | Lizbeth & George Krupp | Suzanne & Dave Lissy | Longmeadow Group | Peggy Lowenstein & Steve Berez | Wendy & David Lustbader | Mainsale Management | Needham Bank | Carolyn & Dana Pope | Alan Reese | Christine & Kevin Ruddy | Rosemarie & Jeff Rudin | Jeannie & Phil Shapiro | SharkNinja | Dale & Peter Sinesi | Anya & Corey Thomas | Trisha & Rob Ticktin | Tieso Family | Barbara & Jay Waterhouse | Judy Waterhouse | Wegmans | Anne Welch & Stephen McMillan | Wellesley Bank Charitable Foundation | Wells Fargo
Together, we are building a brighter future for homeless children and adults in Boston and Metro West. THANK YOU!
Photo Credit: Office of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
We are excited to share that Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley will attend HOPE Blooms as our honored guest. Rep. Pressley has been a champion for those in the Greater Boston area experiencing homelessness, poverty, and trauma for more than a decade, and we are thrilled to have her join us on May 11!
Celebrate 10 years of helping homeless individuals at our festive spring fundraiser. Funds raised at HOPE Blooms will support Circle of Hope's mission to promote the health and dignity of homeless children, women, and men in Boston and MetroWest.
Circle of Hope’s April newsletter is out! Click here to read about our amazing winter numbers, HOPE Blooms, and more!
We are honored to share that The 200 Foundation has awarded Circle of Hope a $2,500 grant.
These important funds will support our Welcome Baby Program, Dignity Project, and Emergency Response Program. We will be able to provide Welcome Baby Bags and porta-cribs to more homeless newborns in Boston and Metro West, giving them a safe place to sleep and the essentials they need to get a healthy start. By funding the Dignity Project, this grant enables us to give toiletries and new socks to more homeless adults in our partner shelters. The grant will also allow us to respond quickly to emergency requests from our partner shelters, helping families displaced by fires, domestic violence, and other crises.
We are very grateful to The 200 Foundation for this generous grant and we look forward to using it to help more homeless individuals and families this year.
Our February newsletter is out and we have a lot of great news to share this month! Click here to read all of our exciting updates.
Circle of Hope’s annual fundraiser, HOPE Blooms, will take place Saturday, May 11 at the Needham Golf Club. For more information about this festive spring event, click here.
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