Stay Home. Stay Healthy. Share HOPE.
Circle of Hope is committed to the health and well-being of homeless individuals. We are also committed to you, our supporters. Given the uncertainties of the COVID-19 virus, we have decided to cancel our HOPE Blooms event on May 2nd.
HOPE Blooms is our single largest fundraiser. Last year we provided clothing and necessities to 8,000 homeless individuals and families. To ensure Circle of Hope is able to continue to meet the needs of those we serve, during this crisis and throughout the year, we ask that you please support our "Virtual HOPE Blooms" through the purchase of a "ticket."
Thank you.
Yoga on the Common - Supporting COH!
Local yoga instructor Samantha Hoff is hosting yoga classes on Needham Town Common in September and October. The classes are FREE, but Samantha is accepting donations to raise money for Circle of Hope!
The first of the three free classes took place in August and raised vital funds for the homeless children, women, and men we serve. We're so grateful to Samantha for this new fundraiser to help Circle of Hope keep homeless individuals and families healthy.
Details of the next two classes are below.
What: All levels vinyasa yoga class
Where: Needham Town Common (in front of Town Hall)
When: Sunday, Sept. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 20 from 12:30-1:30 (arrive 15 minutes early to set up)
For more info, visit Samantha's website by clicking here.
June 2019 News
Circle of Hope’s June newsletter is out! Click here to read more about HOPE Blooms, our innovative new partnership with Framingham State University, an exciting new grant from Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation, and more!
Thank you for supporting HOPE Blooms!
On Saturday, May 11, 150 guests celebrated Circle of Hope's tenth anniversary at our third annual fundraiser, HOPE Blooms, at Needham Golf Club. The evening was full of great food, an incredible silent auction, and, most importantly, wonderful, generous people. We are proud to share that the event raised $120,000 to support the homeless children, women, and men we serve.
Honored guest Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley spoke about the crucial role Circle of Hope plays in helping homeless individuals and families in Greater Boston and MetroWest. We were honored to have her join us.
Circle of Hope presented Dr. Laurie Konowitz with the inaugural "Hope Award," honoring her dedication to homeless infants during her 30-year career as a remarkable neonatologist.
COH Executive Director Barbara Waterhouse (left) with Dr. Laurie Konowitz (right)
Drs. Laurie and Paul Konowitz established The Newborn Fund at Circle of Hope to support and expand our Welcome Baby Program. Launched in April, The Newborn Fund at Circle of Hope has already raised more than $25,000! These funds will help homeless newborns in Circle of Hope's partner shelters and clinics get a strong and healthy start.
We are grateful to everyone who supported HOPE Blooms by sponsoring, donating, or attending the event. Last year, we provided clothing and necessities to 6,600 homeless infants, children, women, and men - a 20% increase over the previous year. This winter alone, we also provided 5,500 winter coats to people experiencing homelessness. You, our incredible supporters, made this possible.
Thank you to our dedicated event committee and Circle of Hope Board for all of the energy and enthusiasm you put into HOPE Blooms. Thank you to Rep. Pressley for your time and your inspiring words. Thank you to Drs. Laurie and Paul Konowitz for establishing The Newborn Fund and continuing to help homeless babies. Thank you Four Seasons Greenery for the beautiful floral arrangements. And thank you to our HOPE Blooms 2019 sponsors for making this amazing evening possible:
Charles River Apparel, Presenting Sponsor
Betsy & Bruce Amsbary | Amstar Group | Myra & John Anderson | Jodie & Frank Apeseche | Beaumont Capital Management | Linda Borman | Betsy & Eric Cohen | Dedham Savings | Donna & Michael DeFuria | Louise & Peter Donovan | Sarah & Christopher Escobedo Hart | Four Seasons Greenery | Emily Goode | Pamela & Bruce Goody | Jill & Jeremy Grossman | Susan & Ron Halpern | Hartney Greymont | Honey Dew Donuts | Marla & Bill Kannel | Lizbeth & George Krupp | Suzanne & Dave Lissy | Longmeadow Group | Peggy Lowenstein & Steve Berez | Wendy & David Lustbader | Mainsale Management | Needham Bank | Carolyn & Dana Pope | Alan Reese | Christine & Kevin Ruddy | Rosemarie & Jeff Rudin | Jeannie & Phil Shapiro | SharkNinja | Dale & Peter Sinesi | Anya & Corey Thomas | Trisha & Rob Ticktin | Tieso Family | Barbara & Jay Waterhouse | Judy Waterhouse | Wegmans | Anne Welch & Stephen McMillan | Wellesley Bank Charitable Foundation | Wells Fargo
Together, we are building a brighter future for homeless children and adults in Boston and Metro West. THANK YOU!
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley attending HOPE Blooms
Photo Credit: Office of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
We are excited to share that Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley will attend HOPE Blooms as our honored guest. Rep. Pressley has been a champion for those in the Greater Boston area experiencing homelessness, poverty, and trauma for more than a decade, and we are thrilled to have her join us on May 11!
Celebrate 10 years of helping homeless individuals at our festive spring fundraiser. Funds raised at HOPE Blooms will support Circle of Hope's mission to promote the health and dignity of homeless children, women, and men in Boston and MetroWest.
Save the Date for HOPE Blooms!
Circle of Hope’s annual fundraiser, HOPE Blooms, will take place Saturday, May 11 at the Needham Golf Club. For more information about this festive spring event, click here.
