Our Impact

Sarah's Circle operates a drop-in Daytime Support Center, a 50-bed Interim Housing program, a Rapid Rehousing program, and a growing number of Permanent Supportive Housing units. Each year, we serve nearly 700 women in need.

704

Women served across all programs in 2024

181

Women found more stable and secure housing in 2024

197

Women served in Interim Housing in 2024

18,250

Nights of shelter provided in 2024

61,950

Meals served in 2024

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Proposed Funding Cuts Threaten Permanent Supportive Housing Programs

Late last week, HUD announced devastating and disruptive changes to service funding for people experiencing homelessness. These changes will cause an estimated 170,000 people around…


More Than a Mail Room

Did you know that Sarah’s Circle provides mail service for women at our Daytime Support Center? Women without an address can have their mail sent…


Winter Walk 2026!

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Winter Walk event. Save the date for Sunday March 8th of 2026 and join us at…

Read Our Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report

Take a moment to read our latest Annual Report for a glance at our year in review; Who we served, what we achieved, and who helped us make it all happen! Our 2025 Annual Report was designed by Ann Gilly with photographs by Zach Caddy

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Why Sarah's Circle?

Since 1979 Sarah’s Circle has been helping women experiencing homelessness. We’re a well-run and financially stable organization that makes good use of the support we receive to help over 700 women each year.

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