Hello All,
We have missed you so very much and hope you and your loved ones remain safe and healthy.
Circle of Hope has changed dramatically since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, yet our mission remains unchanged and our resolve to help unhoused people more determined than ever. We launched our COVID-19 response from the solid foundation of our Emergency Response Program and pivoted operations to focus on hygiene and toiletry items. Under their COVID-19 precaution protocols, the shelters and clinics couldn’t accept our gently used clothing. We applied for COVID-19 emergency funds and purchased new clothing essentials for the neediest patients and shelter residents.
We are so grateful for what we’ve accomplished during this pandemic and what our donations and service have meant to the people whose lives we’ve protected. Since March, Circle of Hope made 76 contactless deliveries to our partner shelters and clinics thanks to a small crew of drivers. We secured and packaged nearly 42,000 items for delivery, including 7,855 PPE items, something we never dreamed we would need to find and deliver during a public health crisis. Our mighty team transformed the inside of Circle of Hope into a “warehouse style” facility without missing a single emergency call for help.
As the myriad COVID-19 challenges continue, we are making thoughtful and strategic changes to safely move forward, keep us all safe, and help us serve and protect even more people who are homeless in the days to come.
Looking ahead. . .
We are hopeful that we’ll be able to start accepting gently used clothing donations in the fall on a limited basis. We are still working on new safety protocols and procedures for donation collection and handling. As a precaution, we will be asking donors to pre-sort donations at home and drop them at Circle of Hope. We will provide instructions for the new protocols on our COVID-19 page, so please stay tuned.
Please keep an eye on our website and social media for updates. We wish you peaceful, healthy days for the remainder of summer. We are so looking forward to seeing you soon!
With gratitude,
Barbara
