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June1,2023 Volume2,Issue6 Connecting the Dots has a Connecting the Dots has a new Case Manager! new Case Manager! Page1 Page1 Westfield,MA Westfield,MA Page8 Page8 Worcester,MA Worcester,MA Sully's Food & Baby Pantries Page7 Page7 Employee Highlight: Diane Soave. Page5 Page5 2023 Retreats 2023 Retreats Pages3-4 Pages3-4 Monthly Events in Monthly Events in Worcester and Westfield Worcester and Westfield Page11-15 Page11-15 Birdies for Vets Page9 Salute our Veterans Page10

Connecting the Dots New Case Manager

WeareexcitedtointroduceShelbyFrysinger,thenewCaseManagerforProjectNew Hope'sprogram,ConnectingtheDots.Withherqualificationsandpersonalexperience asamilitaryspouse,ShelbyisdedicatedtosupportingVeteransandtheirFamilies.

ShelbyholdsaBachelorofSciencedegreeinPsychologyfromWorcesterState Universityandispursuingamaster'sdegreeinSocialWorkatWestfieldState University.AsaMilitaryspouseforoveradecade,Shelbyunderstandsthechallenges andsacrificesofMilitarylife,havinggonethroughtwodeploymentswithherhusband, whoservesintheArmyNationalGuard.

WithexperienceasaclinicalcarecoordinatoratCommunityHealthlink,Shelbyis eagertogainmoreexperienceworkingwithMilitaryFamiliesasacasemanager.Her primaryrolewillbebridgingthegapbetweenVeteransandtheservicestheyneed, addressingtheirhousing,employment,mentalhealth,andeducationalneeds.

AsaMilitaryspouseandamotheroftwo,Shelby'spersonalconnectionenablesherto relatetothestrugglesfacedbytheFamiliessheassists.Herdedication,experience, andcompassionatenaturemakehertheidealadvocateforVeterans.

TobenefitfromtheConnectingtheDotsprogramandShelby'ssupport,contactherat ProjectNewHope.Together,wecanensurethatnoVeteranisleftbehindontheir journeytoabrighterfuture.

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ShelbyFrysinger CaseManager,ProjectNewHope,Inc. 70JamesStreet,Suite129A Worcester,MA01603 (508)762-1459

Project New Hope says Farewell to Jeannine Germain!

Itiswithmixedfeelingsthatweannounceourbelovedfriendand diligentCaseManager,JeannineGermain,isbiddingfarewellto ProjectNewHope.She'stakingawell-deservedleaptowardsnew adventuresassherelocatestotheSunshineState,Florida.We extendourheartfeltcongratulationstoJeannineonthisnew chapterofherlife,yetwealsocan'thelpbutexpressoursadness overlosingsuchavitalmemberofourteam.Throughouther tenurewithus,Jeannine'sunyieldingcompassionanddedication towardsVeteransandtheirFamilieshavenotonlybeenpivotalin strengtheningtheorganizationbuthavealsogivenanew definitiontoserviceandcommitment.

Inrecognitionofherinvaluablecontribution,PNHrecentlyinvited GoldStarMotherTracyRacinetopresenttheprestigious2023PFC BrianM.MoquinJr.MemorialAwardtoJeannine.Herexemplary dedicationtoourcause,relentlesscommitmenttoaiding Veteransinneed,andceaselessgenerosityinsupportofour organizationhavemadehermorethandeservingofthishonor. ForourVeterans,shehasbecomeabeaconoflightandhope,a symbolthatresonatesdeeplywiththecorevaluesofProjectNew Hope.WeknowthatJeannine'sinspirationalspiritwillcontinueto illuminateherpathinFloridaandbeyond,andherlegacyatPNH willcontinuetothrivethroughthelivesshehastouched.

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Diane Soave Diane Soave

WewouldliketohighlightandexpressourgratitudeforDiane,atrulyinvaluablepartofour organization.Herrelentlessdedicationandcommitmentarenothingshortofinspiring. Withaheartfullofgoodwill,Dianeconstantlyextendsahelpinghandtoherfellow colleagues,servingasamodelforcooperationandteamspirit.Sheisthefriendlyand professionalvoicethatgreetscallersontheotherendofthephoneline,ensuringthat everyconversationreflectsthevaluesandmissionofourorganization.Dianealsoplaysan indispensableroleinorganizingourcoffeesocials.Eachweek,shetakesthetimetobake anassortmentofdelicioustreats,includingcookiesandcoffeecakes,whichaddasweet notetoourgatherings.Herbakingskillsshineevenbrighterasshecraftsaspecialcake eachmonth,forourbelovedVeteranscelebratingtheirbirthdays.Abeaconofpositivity, Dianeperpetuallycarriesasmileonherface,infusingourworkenvironmentwithwarmth andenthusiasm.Herwonderfulspiritandwillingnesstocontributemakeworkingwithher agenuinepleasure.Diane'scontributionsgobeyondhertasks,andsheisanembodiment oftheheartandsoulofourorganization.

Wearealwayslookingforkindandcaringpeople whowanttomakeadifferenceintheworld.Youwill bejoininganenthusiasticandfriendlycommunity devotedtothehighestprofessionalstandardsof care.Thereissomethingforeveryonewhovolunteers atProjectNewHope!

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Thrive withProjectNewHope Saturday,June10&24 9:00am-1:00pm 70JamesSt.,#129A Worcester,MA01603 Allbranches, alleras welcome! Tuesdays 9:00am-10:15am 70JamesSt.,#129A Worcester,MA01603 Veterans VeteransCoffee CoffeeSocials Socials Haveacoffee, shareastory, connectwith otherVeterans. Need Assistance with a VA claim? WillValliere,VSOwith VietnamVeteransof Americaisat ProjectNewHopetohelp! Page6 June1,2023 Volume2,Issue6 Thank You to the Journey Riding Club! Thankyouforyour generousdonationto ProjectNewHope! Yourcommitmentto supportingourVeteransis trulyappreciated.
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