What We Do
Overview
On an ongoing basis, Circle of Hope provides clothing, shoes, winter gear, and hygiene essentials to 28 homeless shelters, schools, and clinics in Boston and MetroWest. We are the sole provider of clothing and toiletries for many of these organizations.
Last year, we served more than 26,000 people experiencing homelessness - a 16% increase over the previous year.
We respond to emergency requests from our partner shelters within 24-48 hours. By responding immediately to these requests, we help families who were displaced by house fires, domestic violence, and other emergencies get back on their feet.
Through the Welcome Baby Program, Circle of Hope gives porta-cribs, new diaper bags full of infant essentials, and postpartum essentials to moms and newborns in our partner programs.
Through the Get Set program, Circle of Hope provides clothing, hygiene essentials, bedding, and dorm necessities to college students experiencing homelessness.
At Circle of Hope, we rely heavily on our strong network of volunteers and donors to help us serve thousands of families and individuals experiencing homelessness every year. Click here to learn how you can help!
““The direct service that Circle of Hope provides to families in shelter is doing the work of getting strong, independent people back on their feet.” -Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley”
Who We Serve
Circle of Hope strategically partners with 28 homeless shelters, healthcare clinics, schools, and community programs in Boston and MetroWest in order to serve thousands of infants, children, and adults experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. Our partners include family shelters, individual overnight shelters, domestic violence shelters, healthcare clinics, universities, high schools, Boston Police Department, and other programs that provide shelter or services to people experiencing homelessness.
By partnering with 28 shelters, clinics, and other organizations, Circle of Hope gave essential clothing and toiletries to 26,000 individuals - including more than 4,300 infants and children - last year. Learn more about the 27 shelters and clinics we serve.
