Group Opportunities

Run A Collection Drive | Host A VOLUNTEER Event | Group volunteering at coh

Thank you for your interest in organizing a collection drive or volunteer event benefiting Circle of Hope! The information below will help you get started organizing your collection drive or volunteer event, 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!

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!

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.