Family Promise Metrowest

Our Volunteer Appreciation Party was truly a special evening, generously hosted by Raymour & Flanigan in Natick, who provided a beautiful space, delicious food and beverages, and a fun creative rock-painting activity. The painted rocks will be sealed and placed in the volunteer garden at the FPM Center later this summer alongside a bench honoring longtime volunteer Maureen Wooster. 💚

We were proud to celebrate all of our amazing volunteers while recognizing some extraordinary individuals and groups whose dedication goes above and beyond:

👏 Our Board Members in attendance: Dean Blackey, Nick Balster, and DeLisa Joseph
💚 Most Supportive to Staff: Sylvia Haber & Carol Virshbo
👨‍👩‍👧 Most Involved Family: Daria, Grayson & Sophie Cho
🎨 Most Versatile Volunteer: Mike Clune
🛠️ Attention to Detail Award: Jerry Burke, for tirelessly painting shelter bedrooms and bathrooms as families transition to permanent housing
🌙 Honorary Residential Support Specialists: Colm McGarry & Carol Virshbo, who each spent 9 nights as overnight shelter volunteers
💡 The Innovators: John Brackett, Jeff Merritt & Lois Doerr, for piloting our Walk with a Family Program
🤝 The Great Connectors: Steve Beling, Robert Sun & Rachel Vingsness, for strengthening vital business, faith, and community partnerships
🏆 Walk to End Homelessness Top Fundraising Teams
Christ Lutheran Church of Natick & Islamic Center of Boston
🌟 Special shoutout to Team Hope 2025–26—the many incredible youth and teens who stepped up to serve FPM families through volunteering and their own www donation drives.

To every volunteer who gives their time, energy, compassion, and heart: thank you!

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the extraordinary love, strength, and resilience we witness every day at Family Promise Metrowest. We honor the mothers working tirelessly to create safer, more stable futures for their children, as well as those who have overcome hardship and returned to lift up the next family in need. We also recognize that the spirit of motherhood extends far beyond biology—living in the compassion, care, and generosity of our staff, volunteers, donors, caregivers, and supporters who show us every day what community truly means.

Still buzzing with gratitude after Sunday’s Walk to End Homelessness. The energy, smiles, and community spirit made it unforgettable. Photos continue pouring in, and we can’t wait to keep sharing these special moments with you. Thank you for being part of something so meaningful.

What an incredible day at our Walk to End Homelessness yesterday as our community showed up with heart, energy, and purpose. We are so grateful for everyone who joined, supported, and made it unforgettable. Here are just a few highlights, with many more to come. Thank you all and please share your photos below❤️