2009 Events

6th Annual Winter Walk

On March 15th, a record number of supporters (275!) walked to be a part of the solution to end homelessness. We are grateful for all of the walkers, sponsors & volunteers who made this year's extraordinary event the best yet!

Special thanks to:
Devon Kinkead (Walk Chairman), St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Sherborn, First Congregational Church in Holliston, Rev. Nathan Detering from the Unitarian Universalist Church in Sherborn, Pat Deziel for providing the refreshments, Nancy Conley & others at the First Congregational Church who made the Welcome Home Baskets, Karen Bell & our new supporters from the McAuliffe Charter School in Framingham, and, last but definitely not least, all of the Holliston High Winter Walk organizers (Courtney Muller, Diana Boyd, Halley Goldman, Joshua Mutler, Julia Coppelman, Julia Demers, Kelsey Regan, Kristen Mosher, Liza Baxter, Mason Kinkead, Mike Shameklis, Sarah Rosenkrantz & Stef Shefter).

ICycle III

This event was a great success! With Boston Sports Clubs as our new, energetic sponsor, and 2 new very visible (& cold!) venues, we could not have predicted a better outcome! 100 cyclists braved the freezing cold on Tuesday, February 24th spinning for one hour outside at Dewey Square and Government Center Plaza to help end homelessness in Greater Boston. Thanks to all riders, sponsors & volunteers who contributed to ICycle III. See you next winter for ICycle IV! 

2008 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