December 2025

News & Updates

Welcome Home Volunteers at our 2025 annual holiday appreciation luncheon.

Welcome Home Friends and Supporters,

In 2025, Welcome Home helped more than 13,000 people turn housing into homes. Day after day, individuals and families come to us for essential bedding and kitchen supplies, along with the personal touches of home décor that allow people to truly settle in and feel a sense of belonging.

We also work closely with partner organizations to meet larger, community-wide needs. When Family Aid opened in Newton earlier this year, Welcome Home stepped in to equip their shared kitchen with foundational items such as pots, pans, and cooking utensils, along with bath mats for resident bathrooms. Our support continues as needs arise, and most recently we added baking supplies, additional pans, and food storage to ensure Family Aid residents have what they need to nourish themselves and one another.

We are able to do this work through the generosity of local business partners and the financial contributions of donors who believe in our mission. Our sincere thanks to the Official Mover of Welcome Home, Mark’s Moving and Storage, and to everyone who has already given to our Annual Fundraiser. It is never too late to make a difference—just click here to contribute. Our work truly matters, and we are deeply grateful to do it alongside you.

Wishing you and yours an enjoyable and meaningful holiday season.

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.

Shop at Greentail Table December 12 - 14 for your all of your holiday decor and gifts. Store owner Linda de Valpine will generously be donating 10% of sales on

December 12, 13 and 14, 2025 to Welcome Home.

Walking into Greentail Table is like walking into the holiday spirit.

343 Watertown Street, Newton, MA

Welcome Home in the spotlight in new book:

Mattering by Jennifer Wallace

Release in January 2026

Welcome Home is highlighted in New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Wallace's new book Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose. Find out why by ordering your copy today.

Are you looking for a place to donate?

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, The Street at Chestnut Hill, Mark's Moving & Storage, Indulge!, Temple Israel in Natick, NHCC Church, Jane Lenson Realtor, Feldman Bar Mitzvah, JCC, Temple Emanuel

See a list of all of our supporters here.

Mark's Moving & Storage,

the Official Mover of Welcome Home.



Also offers portable, warehouse, final mile, and record storage solutions to address

all your needs.

www.welcomehomemass.org

welcomehomemass@gmail.com

617.454.4795

For GPS Directions: 29 Dunstan Street, West Newton

(look for our loading dock)



Street address: 29 Dunstan Street, 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