How to Help


If you have 5 minutes…

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Join Our Go-To Crew

Receive email alerts about our urgent donation needs by joining our Go-To Crew. When we receive an emergency request from our partner shelters, we email our Go-To Crew for help fulfilling the orders. Join the crew.

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Give A Financial Gift

Circle of Hope served 31,720 children and adults experiencing homelessness last year. We respond to emergency requests from our partner shelters and programs within 48 hours, providing specific items to families in crisis. Please donate today.

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Spread The Word

Help grow our circle! Subscribe to our e-newsletter, forward our emails to a friend, and engage with us on social media. Download social media graphics and tag @CircleOfHopeNeedham on Facebook, Linkedin, and Instagram!

Got a little more time?

Donate Clothing & Hygiene

Donate new and like-new clothing and new, unopened hygiene essentials from 10am - 12pm Monday-Thursday and Saturdays. Please use smaller-sized bags so all our volunteers can safely lift them. Please carefully review our donation guidelines prior to your drop-off.

Host A Volunteer Event

Together with your classmates, colleagues, or community group, assemble Welcome Baby Bags, Dignity Bags, Get Set Packages, Period Pouches, or Postpartum Care Kits for people experiencing homelessness. View our Collection Drive Guide for more information.

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Run A Collection Drive

Run a drive to collect new and like-new clothing, brand new socks, underwear, or hygiene supplies, or the contents of our Welcome Baby Bags, Dignity Bags, Get Set packages, Period Pouches, Postpartum Care Kits, or Emergency Clothing Kits. For more information, view our Collection Drive Guide.