Corporate & Group Opportunities
Run A Collection Drive | Host A Kit-Making Event | Group volunteering
donate BUlk goods | Sponsor an event
Thank you for your interest in getting your group, employees, colleagues, or classmates involved with Circle of Hope! The information below will help you get started, but please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly for support; we are happy to answer your questions or provide further guidance. Fill out this form and we will contact you to help you get started!
Run A Collection Drive
Organize a collection drive to collect donations like new or like-new clothing, brand new socks, underwear, or hygiene items, or the contents of our Welcome Baby Bags, Hygiene Kits, Get Set packages, Postpartum Care Kits, or Period Pouches. Collect these items from your friends, family, colleagues, classmates, or members of your community group.
For more information about running a collection drive, including FAQ and lists of kit contents, please view our Collection Drive Guide.
When your collection drive is complete, drop your donations off at Circle of Hope at 1329 Highland Ave. Suite 3, Needham, MA!
Host A Kit-Making Event
Together with your friends, classmates, colleagues, or members of your community group, gather and assemble the contents of Circle of Hope’s Welcome Baby Bags, Hygiene Kits, Get Set packages, Period Pouches, or Postpartum Care Kits. When you have finished assembling your kits, drop them off at Circle of Hope at 1329 Highland Ave. Suite 3, Needham, MA. View our Collection Drive Guide for more information about each kit.
Welcome Baby Bags - These backpack-style diaper bags are filled with 2 sleepers (newborn or 0-3 months), 3 onesies, 2 infant washcloths, 1 baby towel, 1 baby wash, 1 diaper cream, 3 pairs of newborn socks, 1 crib blanket, 1 receiving blanket, 1 hat, 1-2 bottles, 1 pack of wipes, 1 bib, and 1 card with a message of support.
Hygiene Kits - These bags are filled with full- or travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, deodorant, a toothbrush, and toothpaste.
Get Set Packages - Get Set packages contains a new twin XL bedding set (sheets, pillowcases, comforter), mattress cover, new towel set, bathroom caddy, and laundry bag.
Period Pouches - These hygiene kits include essentials for menstrual health and dignity, including pads, tampons, and liners. The number of each item depends on the size of the bag you use.
Postpartum Care Kits - These tote bags contain a package of postpartum pads, 3-5 pairs of disposable underwear, 1 package of witch hazel wipes, 1 hand sanitizer, 1 chapstick, 1 tube of nipple cream, 1 package of nursing pads, 1 pair of cozy socks, and (optionally) 1 tube of scar cream or scar tape.
Group Volunteering
Rally your colleagues, staff, classmates, or community group and spend a morning or afternoon volunteering at Circle of Hope! Group volunteer activities may include assembling donation kits, sorting donated clothing, conducting inventory, unloading bulk donations, or helping organize our donation center. The ideal group size for our space is 5-10 volunteers, but if you have a larger group, please contact us and we will discuss options with you. Contact Christine Ruddy at christine@circleofhopeonline.org to get started!
Donate Bulk Goods
Whether you can make a one-time bulk donation or become an ongoing corporate partner, donating clothing or hygiene supplies is an incredibly high-impact way to help people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in Massachusetts. We will work with you to set a delivery or pickup schedule and recognize your generous contribution publicly. We will gratefully accept bulk donations of any of the items on our list, but our current top bulk needs are listed below. Contact Jody Barnet at jody@circleofhopeonline.org with questions!
Current Top Bulk Needs:
New sneakers and/or boots for all ages
New underwear in all adult sizes
New backpacks (schoolbag-style or diaper bag-style)
Sponsor An Event
Support Circle of Hope’s mission while marketing your brand and demonstrating your core values to your employees, customers, and stakeholders. Our main fundraiser, Hope Blooms, takes place every spring, but there are sponsorship opportunities year-round. Contact Caitlin Sawicki at caitlin@circleofhopeonline.org to learn more.
