January 2025

News & Updates

Karen Masterson, owner of Johnny's Luncheonette and Cabot's Ice Cream, with colleague Theo, donated plates, bowls, and other items to Welcome Home. Switching out your kitchenware? We will gladly give your used items their next home.

Welcome Home Supporters -

Our hearts are heavy with the loss of homes in Los Angeles. We are thinking about residents who will need to relocate and rebuild. This is what we do at Welcome Home - provide basic home goods with no fees, forms, or requirements. When our clients need what we have, we make them available.

The new year has started strong at Welcome Home. Together with our partners Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program, JF&CS, Catholic Charities, REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, and so many others, we are helping our clients rebuild, and make housing feel like home. When you donate home goods - used and new - to us, you know that they will be in their next homes in no time. We love to share our space and what we do. Let us know when you can stop by to visit.

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:

large blankets

towels (all sizes)

If you have any donations to contribute,

please schedule a drop off 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. 

BLANKET DRIVE AT WINTERFEST JANUARY 24

Please bring new or gently used full, queen or king blankets (no rips or stains)

Newton Community Pride will be holding a winter blanket collection drive on behalf of Welcome Home at the Newton Centre Green during WinterFEST on Friday, January 24 from 4:30-6:30pm. Look for the Welcome Home donation bin to drop off your donations. Want a tax receipt for your donation? Notify us of your donation by emailing us at welcomehomemass@gmail.org.

SAVE THE DATE

Blue Ribbon BBQ Fundraiser

January 21 & 22

11am-9pm

West Newton, Arlington, & Dedham locations

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

NOTE: 10% of catering orders placed during these dates for future events will go to Welcome Home. Does NOT include delivery orders.

Indulge! Fundraiser

February 6

16 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, MA

Get your valentines some delicious treats and support Welcome Home.



10% of all 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, GreenTail Table, Temple Beth Avodah, Service Stars, Bullfinch Group, Artee Fabrics and Home

See a list of all of our supporters here.

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

Welcome Home is grateful to receive a "Giving Season Award" from David Prothero CPA, a Newton-based CPA firm offering tax reduction strategies, investments, and insurance solutions for individuals and small businesses. Learn more about them at cpadp.com.

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

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Editor: Julia Hamilton

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