December 2024

News & Updates

A client asked that we take her photo as she selected decorative items for her new home.

We estimate that we served more than 7,300 women and children in 2024.

Welcome Home Supporters -

As 2024 turns to 2025 we are reflecting on how much we have grown in terms of clients served, partnerships made and maintained, and making sure that we share our goods with the most number of clients possible, as quickly as possible. We served more than 10,000 clients this year, and expect to serve more in the year to come. Since the election, emotions are high, as are the demand for goods.

Come visit us - we love to open our doors and invite visitors to see our work and get involved.

Warmly,

Julie Plaut Mahoney and Mindy Peckler, co-founders

and The Welcome Home Team

We kindly ask that you forward this newsletter to colleagues, friends and family;

follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn @Welcomehomemass;

and spread the word about us to businesses and organizations.

The more items we receive, the more homes we can fill

with the most basic household necessities. Thank you.

DONATIONS NEEDED

We rely on a constant stream of incoming donations.

We currently need blankets, pots and pans, dishes.

If you have any donations to contribute,

please schedule a DropOff Appointment here.  



Don't have any items to donate, but want to support our efforts? Purchase items from our Wish List, organize a Donation Drive or make a financial donation.

To mail a financial contribution, please send a check, made payable to:

Welcome Home

PO Box 590351

Newton Center, MA 02459

Donor Advised Funds and Qualified Charitable Distributions welcome.

​Tax ID: 32-0609377

Make your gift go even further -

check if your employer has a matching gift program. 

Greentail Table Fundraiser THIS WEEK

Greentail Table will contribute 10% of sales on

December 13, 14 and 15 to Welcome Home.

Stop by Greentail Table to find contemporary housewares for home entertaining and gift giving.



343 Watertown Street

Newton MA, 02458

French Home Provides Carload of Silverware

Michael Walt of French Home dropped off dozens of silverware sets, serving utensils, and knife sets. These were returns that could not be resold. Our clients will benefit from these basic items.

If you are a business owner or know a business that does not know what to do with their returns and clearance items, please consider donating to Welcome Home. Email us at welcomehomemass@gmail.com to arrange your delivery.

SAVE THE DATE

Blue Ribbon BBQ Fundraiser

January 21 & 22

11am-9pm

West Newton, Arlington, & Dedham locations

Mention Welcome Home and 20% of your purcahse will go to Welcome Home.

NOTE: Includes catering orders placed for future dates.

Indulge! Fundraiser

February 6

16 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, MA

Get your valentines some delicious treats and support Welcome Home.



10% of sales will be donated to Welcome Home.

Hustle Stop Fundraiser

Month of March

10% of nail and retail sales

will be donated to Welcome Home

For a list of services and to make an appointment, visit hustlestop.com

Ways to Support Welcome Home

Donate Gently Used or Unused Home Goods

Did you know we accept random pillow cases, as well as top and bottom sheets with no match? Schedule your dropoff appointment.

Coordinate a Donation Drive

Organize a drive in your workplace, place of worship, club, school or neighborhood.

Email us for more information.

Need a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Eagle Scout or Community Project?

Host a donation drive, organize a fundraiser or discuss other ideas for your project with us.

Email us to explore ideas. We'd love to partner with you, your family or your group.

Purchase New Home Goods

Purchase online or in person an extra set of

bedding, towels, cookware, silverware or dishes the next time you are shopping.

Purchase Items from our Wish List

Visit our Online Wish List.

Give through your Donor Advised Funds

Our tax ID is: 32-0609377

Write a Check

Did you know a fee is charged by our credit card donations service when donations are made online?

Why not write a check and have 100% of your donation go directly to Welcome Home?

Please mail checks to: P.O. Box 590351, Newton Center, MA 02459

Ask for a Company Match

Check with your employer to find out if they will match your donation. Many companies do.

THANK YOU

to the businesses and organizations

that have recently supported us!

Ambesonne, Star Market-Chestnut Hill, The One by One Project, Eastern Bank, French Home, Eastern Bank, Franklin School, Newton Covenant Church, Newton Highlands Congregational Church, Temple Emanuel.

See a list of all of our supporters here.

Mark's Moving & Storage, the Official Mover of Welcome Home

www.welcomehomemass.org

welcomehomemass@gmail.com

617.454.4795

For GPS Directions: 27 Dunstan Street, West Newton

(and look for our loading dock right next door)



Street address: 1191 Washington Street (rear), West Newton, MA 02465

Mailing address: P.O. Box 590351, Newton Center, MA 02459

Tax ID #32-0609377

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn @Welcomehomemass

Editor: Julia Hamilton

Comments and suggestions may be sent to welcomehomemass@gmail.com