EVENTS

First Viewing Party

On September 25th, over 100 people attended our open-house party at the newly renovated 44 Appleton Street in the South End. Guests were able to tour this gorgeous five-floor home right before it goes on the market, while enjoying exceptional food, music and camaraderie. All proceeds benefitted HomeStart.

This event was possible because of 44 Appleton's owner, Robert Palmer, who graciously welcomed us into his home. HomeStart's gratitude also goes out to all of our committee members from the real estate community who helped make the First Viewing Party a tremendous success.

Home Team Dream Raffle 

The big winner, a Sherborn resident and Winter Walk participant, was randomly selected on June 26, 2008! Thanks to all who supported HomeStart by participating in this raffle - over $47,000 was raised to help provide homes to Boston's homeless individuals & families! Our lucky winner will enjoy this amazing Boston sports package, including:

• 4 box seats behind the Red Sox dugout at a July Sox/Yankees game
• 5 50-yard line seats at the Monday night Pats/Broncos game
• 4 lower sideline seats at the Boston College vs. Notre Dame football game at Boston College on 11/8/08
• 4 seats (2 on the floor) at a Celtics/Cavs 2008-09 game
• 4 seats at center ice at a 2008-09 Bruins/Canadiens game
• 4 seats at a 2008-09 BC/Duke basketball game
• 4 seats at a 2009 Men’s NCAA tournament game at the Garden

4th Annual HomeStart Business Breakfast

HomeStart supporters gathered for the 4th Annual Business Breakfast held Friday, May 16, 2008, and hosted by Ropes & Gray LLP at One International Place in Boston. Gene DeFilippo, Boston College Athletic Director (pictured below) was the Special Guest Speaker.  Special thanks to our sponsors for helping us raise $30,000!

Underwriting Sponsor: Northland Investment Corporation

Contributing Sponsor: InterContinental Insurance Brokers

Table Sponsors: Charlesbank Capital Partners LLC, William A. Berry & Son / David Passafaro, Lehman Brothers, William Boynton / UBS Financial Services, Inc., Christopher Sherman / UBS Financial Services, Inc., Mary Marshall, Peter Rosenberg

ICycle II

Raised over $60,000 for HomeStart on February 26, 2008!

Despite the damp & dreary weather, the exuberance from the nearly 100 volunteer “spinners” brightened the day! The overall enthusiasm of everyone involved truly made this event a huge success. The participants realized that the hour they are spending out in the cold will be providing a safe haven for a homeless individual or family from the harsh winter elements. Thank you so much to all who contributed to the day’s success!

Sponsored By:

Winter Walk 2008

Every step taken by the walkers helps provide keys to new homes for our clients. Thank you for being a part of the solution.  For more information on the Winter Walk event visit www.winterwalk.org