Events

Hope Blooms - May 13 Fill-A-Truck - May 30

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.

GORE PLACE | 52 Gore St. Waltham, MA

ABOUT HOPE BLOOMS

Hope Blooms is Circle of Hope’s fun and festive annual fundraiser celebrating spring, hope, and the impact of our community. Guests enjoy great music, engaging speakers, spring flowers and decor, and delicious food, all while supporting Circle of Hope’s mission. Every year, we also present Circle of Hope’s “Hope Award” to a member of our circle who has had an exceptional impact on the people we serve.

We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 Hope Award will be presented at Hope Blooms to Carolyn and Dana Pope and their children in recognition of their many years of generous financial and in-kind support, board service, and community engagement!

We're also excited to share that our inaugural Circle of Hope Community Impact Award will be presented to Uniqlo USA in recognition of their outstanding impact on families experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity!

Sponsor Hope Blooms

Support Circle of Hope’s mission while marketing your brand and engaging your employees, family, and community in service to others. Learn about corporate sponsorship opportunities and family/individual sponsorship opportunities and don’t hesitate to reach out with questions.

Sponsor Registration

Thank you, Sponsors!

KRIS & Jim BLUE and family | martha dolben | Louise & Peter Donovan

Cathy & Dick Freedberg | Pamela & Bruce Goody | Ron & Susan Halpern

Emily Anne Jacobstein | Sheridan & Jerome Kassirer | Carolyn & Dana Pope | Alan Reese

Gary Belowich & Julie Rosen | Christine & Kevin Ruddy | Dale & Peter Sinesi

Norman Stein | Diane & Michael Sullivan | Donna & Bill Vello

Barbara & Jay Waterhouse | Suzanne & Robert Nethercote, Legacy Sponsors

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2025 Photo Gallery

With your help, we gave health essentials to more than 31,700 infants, children, and adults last year.

Helped 8,340 Infants and Children Experiencing Homelessness

We helped 8,340 infants and children experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity last year by providing them with well-fitting clothing and personal care products.

Rapid Emergency Response

We responded within 48 hours to emergency requests from our partner shelters, helping families impacted by house fires, domestic violence, and other crises.

Provided 3,409 Winter Coats

In 2024, Circle of Hope gave warm winter coats to 3,409 people experiencing homelessness.

Supported Hygiene, Health, and Dignity

We gave more than 60,000 hygiene essentials to people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

Helped 172 Pregnant/Postpartum Moms and Newborns

We provided clothing and fully stocked Welcome Baby Bags to 172 pregnant and postpartum moms and their newborn babies in 2024.

Fill-A-Truck with Mark's Moving & Storage

On Saturday, May 30, we’ll be parked outside of the Ocean State Job Lot on Route 1 in Dedham collecting donations for people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity! Please stop by and help us fill a Mark’s Moving & Storage truck with some of our most-needed items: new T-shirts, sweatpants, and sweatshirts for all ages, and unopened sunscreen. Like-new clothing donations and unopened hygiene products will also be accepted!

Our thanks to Ocean State Job Lot for providing us with the location and to Circle of Hope’s official moving and storage partner, Mark’s Moving & Storage, for organizing this great event and generously donating the truck!