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Project New Hope’s 2025 Retreats: Connecting Veterans
&
First Responders to a Bright Future
byJenniferCesaitis
AtProjectNewHope,webelieveinthepowerofconnection.Connectiontooneself,loved ones,andasupportivecommunityareattheheartofhealingandrenewal.Our2025 retreatsaredesignedtoinspirehopeandcreatemeaningfulconnectionsthatfoster strengthandresilience.Withanexcitinglineupofretreats featuringTheCortinaMethod (TCM),aunique,transformativeapproachbasedinneuroscience—thisyearisabout bridginggapsandbuildingnetworksthatempowerourVeteransandFirstResponders.
CouplesRetreat–TheCortinaMethod(TCM)
March13-17,2025
Relationshipsarebuiltonconnection,andthisretreatgivesVeteransandtheirpartners thetoolstodeepentheirbonds.ByincorporatingTCM,couplescanaddresschallenges rootedintraumaandrediscovertrustandintimacyinasupportiveenvironment.
VeteransMindfulnessRetreat
April18-20,2025
Veteranswillexploremindfulnesstechniquesinthisretreattocultivatepeaceandclarity. Thesharedjourneyoflearningandpracticingtheseskillsbuildsasenseofconnection amongparticipants,creatinganetworkofmutualencouragement.
Women’sVeteransRetreat–TheCortinaMethod(TCM)
May1-5,2-25
WomenVeteransoftenfaceuniquechallenges,andthisretreatoffersaspacetohealand connectwithotherswhounderstandtheirjourney.ThroughTCMandsharedexperiences, participantswillforgelastingrelationshipsthatfosterempowermentandmutualsupport, leavingthemfeelinginspiredanduplifted.
MaleVeteransRetreat–TheCortinaMethod(TCM)
August7-11,2025
ThisretreatcreatesaspacewheremaleVeteranscancometogethertoaddressshared challengesandcelebratetheirresilience.TCMprovidesafoundationforhealing,while groupactivitiesencouragecamaraderieandmutualunderstanding,leavingthemfeeling connectedandunderstood.
FirstRespondersRetreat–TheCortinaMethod(TCM)
November6-10,2025
Forthefirsttime,FirstRespondershavearetreatdesignedspecificallyfortheirneeds.This groundbreakingprogramfostersconnectionsamongthosewhohavefacedextraordinary challenges,usingTCMasacatalystforhealingandgrowth.
Project New Hope’s 2025 Retreats:
Connecting Veterans & First Responders to a Bright Future (continued)
BuildingaNetworkofSupport
Ourretreatsareaboutmorethanindividualtransformation.Theycreateawebofsupport thatVeteransandFirstResponderscancarrywiththemintothefuture.Sharedstories, groupactivities,andthecollectivepowerofhealingconnecttheparticipants,ensuringthey neverhavetowalktheirjourneyalone.
Connectionfuelsresilience.WhenVeteransandFirstRespondersgathertoheal,their combinedstrengthcreatesarippleeffectthatextendstotheirfamilies,communities,and beyond.Theseretreatsofferachancetobuildbondsthattranscendtheretreatexperience, fosteringlifelongrelationshipsrootedinunderstandingandsharedpurpose.
LookingAhead:ACommunityofHope
Asweenter2025,ProjectNewHope’smissionis clear:toempowerVeteransandFirstRespondersby creatingspaceswherehealingandconnectiongo handinhand.ThroughinnovativemethodslikeTCM, we’rebreakingdownbarriersandbuildingbridges helpingattendeesreconnectwiththemselves,their lovedones,andeachother.
Ourretreatsremindusthathealingisashared journeyinaworldwherechallengescanisolateus. Together,wecancreateabrighter,moreconnected future.
JoinusatoneofProjectNewHope’s2025retreatsanddiscover thepowerofconnection.Toregister,visitProjectNewHope’s RetreatPage,selecttheretreatyou'reinterestedin,andfillout theregistrationform.Onceregistered,you'llreceivea confirmationemailwithallthedetailsyouneedtopreparefor yourretreat.Let’sbuildacommunityofhope,oneconnectionat atime.
AWeekofimpactfulhealing&workshopsdesignedforcouplesto ResolveTraumas,CalmYourNervousSystem& EnhanceCommunication.
Eachpersonattendingwillreceivehealingvisitsinthehighly acclaimedTheCortinaMethod(TCM)deliveredbyTrauma ResolutionExpertMichaelCortinaandhisteam.TCMisdesignedto healPTS,Guilt,Anger,Fear,PhysicalPain,LimitingBeliefsandmore.
Veterans Mindfulness Meditation Retreat
DoyoustrugglewithPTS,Guilt,Anger,Fear,PhysicalPain,Limiting Beliefs?TheCortinaMethod(TCM)resolves&dissolvesthese problemareas.Basedonneuroscience,TCMisBrain-BasedHealing thathelpspeoplegetovertrauma,WITHOUThavingtoreliveANY pain.Replacepainwithjoy,gratitude,relief,andexcitement.Also enjoyEquineTherapyandholisticwellnessofYoga,Reiki,and Reflexology.
DoyoustrugglewithPTS,Guilt,Anger,Fear,PhysicalPain,Limiting Beliefs?TheCortinaMethod(TCM)resolves&dissolvesthese problemareas.Basedonneuroscience,TCMisBrain-BasedHealing thathelpspeoplegetovertrauma,WITHOUThavingtoreliveANY pain.Replacepainwithjoy,gratitude,relief,andexcitement.Also enjoyEquineTherapyandholisticwellnessofYoga,Reiki,and Reflexology.
August7-11,2025
2023 Annual Report
DearValuedSupporters,
byJenniferCesaitis
ThisVeteransDay,November11,weareproudtopresentour2023AnnualReport,whichwill highlighttheprofoundimpactyourgenerosityhashadonthelivesofcountlessveteransand theirfamilies.
Together,wearehelpingVeteransrebuildandthrive,restoringhopeandprovidingessential servicesastheytransitiontonewchaptersintheirlives.
MakeYourMarkWithEveryDollar
WhenyoucontributetoProjectNewHopeInc.,you’resupportingamissionwhere92centsof everydollargoesdirectlytotheprogramsthatmakeadifference.
Yourgifttrulytoucheslives,providingVeteransandtheirfamilieswithresources,guidance, andunwaveringsupportthrougheverystepoftheirjourney.
YourStampofSupportMatters
Yourpersonalstampisanaddedcontribution,asymbolofyourcommitmenttoVeteranswho courageouslyserve.Eachdonationgoesbeyondnumbers;itbecomespartofapowerful legacyofcompassion,respect,andgratitude.
LeadershipWithIntegrity:
OurPresident/CEO,BillMoore,hasheldhisvolunteerpositionfor14years—aremarkable commitmentintoday’sworld.Withnosalarydrawn,Billhasdedicatedhisheartandtime entirelytoourmission,settinganinspiringstandardofselflessnessandpurpose.
JoinUsinRebuildingLives:
Weinviteyoutostandwithusandcontinueourmission bymakingadonationtoday.Together,wecanensure thateveryVeteranhasaccesstothetoolsandresources neededtorebuildandthrive.
Yoursupportmeanstheworldtousandtothemany veteranswhorelyonProjectNewHope.Thankyoufor yourtrust,yourdedication,andyourbeliefinabetter futureforthosewhohavesacrificedsomuch.
Sincerely,
Tommy,aretiredsergeantoftheUnitedStatesMarineCorps,joinedtheProject NewHopeteamthispastsummerandhasquicklybecomeaninvaluable resource.Alwaysreadytolendahand,Tommyisthepersonweknowwecan countonwhenhelpisneeded.Whenhe’snotvolunteeringwithPNH,Tommy cherishesspendingqualitytimewithhiswonderfulwifeandson.Hisdedication andhardworkhavemadealastingimpact,andwe’regratefultohavehimas partofourteam!
loved Donors
ThankyoutoArmyVeteranandState RepresentativeKellyW.Pease,forhisgenerous donationof11wintercoatstoProjectNewHope Inc.’sWestfieldoffice.Thesecoatswillprovide warmthandcomforttoVeteransinneedasthe winterseasonapproaches.
Donationslikethesearevitaltofulfillingour mission.Withthesupportofcommunityleaders likeRepresentativePease,wecancontinueto ensurethatVeteranshaveaccesstoessential resourcesduringthecoldmonthsahead.
ThankyoutoTonyandJoanBellizziforstoppingbyourWorcester officethismorningwithagenerous$500donation!Yoursupport helpsuscontinueourmissionofprovidingvitalservicestoVeterans andtheirfamilies.
AhugethankyoutoM.L.Schmitt,Inc.for theiramazing$13,100donationfromthe AnnualCharityGolfTournamentat SpringfieldCountryClubonSeptember 30,2024!
ToeveryoneatM.L.Schmittandallwho participatedinthetournament,your compassionismakingadifferenceinthe livesofthosewhohaveservedour country.Together,we’rehelpingVeterans andtheirfamiliesfindhopeandsupport. Thankyouforstandingwithus!
Our Beloved Donors
OnbehalfofProjectNewHopeInc.,Iextendmyheartfeltgratitudefortheincredibly generous$25,000donationfromtheOperatingEngineersLocal4CharitableFoundation. YoursupportmakesaprofounddifferenceinthelivesofVeteransandtheirfamilies, allowingustocontinueourmissionofprovidingvitalresources,programs,andsupport.
ThankyoutotheOxfordPoliceDepartmentforyourincrediblesupportanddedicationtoour Veteransthroughthisuniquefundraiser.WearehonoredthatyouchoseProjectNewHope Inc.asthebeneficiaryofyourfirst-everCamoSalutetoServicepatchinitiative.Your commitmenttohelpingthosewhoserveourcountryandcommunitiestrulyembodiesthe spiritofSalutetoServicemonth.We’reexcitedtoseeOxfordofficersproudlywearingthese patchesnextNovemberinapowerfuldisplayofunityandsupport. Thankyouforstandingwithusinourmissiontoservethosewhohaveserved.
ThankstotheEMSRoaddocsBoston/New EnglandChapterandallthosewho contributedtotheirannualblanket,coat,and sockdrive.Yourincrediblegenerosityhas madeameaningfuldifferencetotheactive Military,Veterans,andtheirfamiliesthatwe proudlyserve.
AspecialthankyoutoAlexeusWithersfor organizingthiseffortandtoeveryonewho donateditemslikeblankets,diapers,formula, andchildren’sclothing.Yourkindnessand dedicationaretrulyinspiring.
Our Beloved Donors
ThankyoutothestafffromtheDepartmentofYouth Servicesforstoppingbythismorningwithyourgenerous foodcollectiondonationforourupcomingThanksgiving distribution!YoursupporthelpsensurethatlocalVeterans andtheirfamiliesfacingfoodinsecuritywillhavethe resourcestheyneedforawarm,nourishingholidaymeal. Thankyouforstandingwithusinthismissiontomakea differencethisThanksgiving!
Thankyou,GailfromCentralOneFederalCreditUnionfor stoppingbyProjectNewHope,Inc.witha$1,000.00dollar donationpicturedwithCaseManagerShelbyFrysinger.
Thankyouforyourincrediblesupportand generosityattoday’sgolfeventforProjectNew Hope,Inc.!Yourcommitmentandhardworkmade itatrulymemorableday.
Thankstoeveryonewhogolfed,sponsored,and volunteered includingTammy,Becci,Patty,Kathie, andMichelle!Together,youraisedjustover$2,000, andthetremendousamountofdonationsforSully’s Pantryisatestamenttoyourdedicationtohelping Veteransandtheirfamilies.
CongratulationstoKevinandDarylontheir impressivefirst-placefinishwithascoreof-8!Your supportgoesalongwayinsustainingProjectNew Hope’smission,andwecouldn’tdoitwithouteach ofyou.
ed Donors
Weareimmenselygratefultoourcommunitypartner andfriendsattheBurnham-ManningV.F.W.Post1105of Watertown,MA,fortheirincredible$15,000sponsorship ofourNovemberMen’sVeteranHealingRetreat featuringTheCortinaMethod(TCM).Theirunwavering commitmenttosupportingfellowVeteranshasbeen vitalinmakingthishealingretreatpossible.
OnbehalfofProjectNewHopeInc.,thankyouGraftonPDforyourincrediblesupport duringNoShaveNovember2024!Yourdedicationandgenerosityinraising$1,500forour organizationmeansomuchtotheVeteransandfamiliesweserve. Wearetrulyhonoredtobeoneofyourchosencausesanddeeplyappreciatetheentire team’sefforts.Yourcontinuedcommitmenttogivingbacktothecommunityreflectsthe verybestofpublicservice.
Thankyou,BobGordonfromUMASSMedicalforthedelivery ofnon-perishablesthatwascollectedbyPegBishop.Their collectiveeffortsembodythetruespiritofThanksgiving,and wedeeplyappreciatethesupportyou’veshowntoSully’s Pantry-ProjectNewHope.Together,wehonorthe commitmenttoserveandupliftourcommunity
Our Beloved Donors
Thankyou,JulianPicardof CenterlineMechanicalLLC,Faith CommunityChurch,BNI146ReferralGroupandBlackstone ValleyTechHighSchoolfortheFoodDonation,GiftCards, CheckandCash.
Youhaveourheartfeltthanksforonceagainsupportingour localVeteransthroughtheThanksgivingFoodDrive
Thankyou,KimberlyandBillfromtheAdministrativeServices DivisionoftheMassachusettsDepartmentofCorrectionin Milford,MA,foryourgenerousdonationofnonperishableitems toSully’sVeteranFoodPantry,avitalprogramofProjectNew HopeInc..
Yourthoughtfulcontributiondirectlysupportsourmissionto provideessentialresourcestoVeteransandtheirfamilies, ensuringtheyhaveaccesstonutritiousfoodandthesupport theyneed.
ThankyoutotheStacyMiddleSchoolStudentCounciland MaryElizabeth,PresidentoftheSgt.JohnW.PowersAmerican LegionAuxiliaryUnit#59inMilford,MA,fororganizingan incrediblehygienedrivetobenefitSully’sVeteranPantry,a cornerstoneprogramofProjectNewHopeInc.
Thankyouforbeingchampionsofourmissionandfor demonstratingwhatitmeanstogivebacktothosewhohave givensomuch!
Itisthroughsmall,consistentactsofkindnessthatwecreate lastingchange.
AheartfeltthankyoutoTimHaywoodofTinyTim’sCafé,Chefat ChesterP.TuttlePost279,andtheAuburnSportsman’sClubfor theirincrediblygenerouscontributionstotheHarvestofGratitude program.YoursupportdirectlybenefitsSully’sVeteranFood PantryandothercriticalservicesofferedbyProjectNewHopeInc.
Community Volunteers
ThankyoutotheWorcesterLion’sClubfroyour dedicationandsupportatourWorcesterSully’sPantry. Whatagreatday,spendingtimewithTomtheTurkey!!
Wearegratefulforthecontinuedsupportofourlocalcommunity,andtodaywewishtoextend aspecialthankyoutotheHolyCrossWomen’sIceHockeyTeamandtheMen’s&Women’s TennisTeams.Theseincrediblestudent-athletesgenerouslyvolunteeredtheirtimeatour Worcesterofficethisafternoon,assistingusbyfillingfoodordersforVeteransandtheirfamilies andorganizingourstorageroom.Theirenergy,dedication,andteamworkmadeameaningful difference,ensuringthatourfoodpantryremainsreadytoservethosewhoneedit.
Theirwillingnesstogivebackisapowerfulreminderoftheimpactwecanhavewhenwecome togethertosupportourVeterans.Thankyou,HolyCrossathletes,forhelpinguscarryoutour missionandforexemplifyingthespiritofcommunityandservice.
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Giving Back
ProjectNewHopeInc.,adedicatednon-profitVeteransorganization,ishonoredto sponsortheVACentralWesternMassachusetts(VACWM)FoodPantry,locatedatthe EdwardP.BolandVAMedicalCenter,421NorthMainStreet,Building7,inLeeds,MA.Open everyWednesdayfrom9:00a.m.to3:00p.m.,thispantryisacrucialresourceforveterans, addressingthepressingissueoffoodinsecuritythataffectsmanywithinourVeteran communityandtheirfamilies.
Inresponsetorisingcostsandfinancialchallenges,theVACWMfoodpantryprovides Veteranswithaccesstofreshproduce,essentialnon-perishables,andotherfooditems thathelpalleviatetheburdenoffoodinsecurity.ProjectNewHopeInc.worksin partnershipwiththeVAtoensurethatthepantryisstockedandabletoserveadiverse rangeofdietaryneedsandpreferences,supportingVeterans’overallhealthandwellbeing.
Bysponsoringthisinitiative,ProjectNewHopeInc.strengthensitsmissionofsupporting Veterans,notonlythroughfoodassistancebutthroughvariousprogramsdesignedto improvetheirqualityoflife.TheorganizationiscommittedtoempoweringVeterans, fosteringcommunity,andaddressingtheuniquechallengesthatVeteransfacepostservice.
PicturedhereareTrishaandChristopher,twoVACentralWesternMassachusetts HealthcareSystemdedicatedteammemberswhohelpmakethissupportpossible.
Giving Back
OperationManagerDebbieEricksonandBoardmemberDonnaMooreattendedthe DanielsonVeteransCoffeehousetospeaktotheVeteransaboutProjectNewHopeInc. Non-ProfitVeteransOrganizationandourMission.
PNHPresidentandCEO,BillMoore,washonoredtoserveastheMasterofCeremoniesat theAnnualVeterans’BreakfastattheLeicesterSeniorCenterinLeicester,MA!This gatheringwasaspecialopportunitytorecognizeandcelebratethededicationand sacrificeofourveterans.
AheartfeltthankyoutoRachelleCloutier,SeniorCenterDirector,forherincredibleworkin organizingthismeaningfuleventandforherdedicationtosupportingourVeterans.Events liketheseallowustocometogether,reflectontheserviceofthoseinourcommunity,and strengthenthebondsthatuniteus.
AtProjectNewHopeInc.Non-ProfitVeteransOrganization.,we’recommittedtoensuring thatVeteransandtheirfamiliesfeelsupportedandappreciated.Thankyoutoeveryone whoattendedandhelpedmakethemorningmemorable!
