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May1,2024 Volume3,Issue5 Sully's Food & Baby Pantries Register! Project New Hope's Retreats Volunteer of the month: Barbara Sirkissoon Birdies for Vets Golf Tournament Salute Our Veterans Motorcycle Ride Pages1-3 Page13 Page12 Page15 Pages7-8 Page4 Central MA Women Veterans Group WooSox Military Appreciation Night Page16 Phoenix Tales Story Telling Retreat Page14 Page9

Central Mass Women Veterans Group

AtProjectNewHopeInc.,wearecommittedtoservingthosewhohaveserved us.Withgreatenthusiasm,weintroduceoursummerseriesfortheCentralMass WomenVeterangroup acommunityinitiativedesignedspecificallyforour femaleVeterans,Reserve,andActivemilitary,andNationalGuardmembers. Thisprogramaimstofosteranurturingenvironmentwherethesecourageous womencanbuildrelationships,shareexperiences,andaccessvaluable resourcesandsupport.

BuildingaNetworkofSupportandSolidarity

Thevalueofcommunitycannotbeoverstated,especiallyforthosewhohave servedinthemilitary.Transitioningbacktocivilianlifecanoftenbechallenging, andhavingastrongsupportnetworkcanmakeallthedifference.TheCentral MassWomenVeterangroupoffersaspacewherefemaleVeteranscanconnect withpeerswhounderstandtheiruniquechallenges.It'smorethanjustasocial gathering;it'salifelinethatempowersVeteranstothriveinpost-servicelife.

Weinvitealleligibleparticipantstojointhese gatherings.Whetheryouwanttoforgenew friendships,seeksupport,orofferinsightsand assistance,yourpresencewillbegreatlyvalued.We cancreatearesilientnetworkthatupliftsand empowerseverymember.

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SummerMeet-Ups:ATimeforConnectionandGrowth

Wearepleasedtoannounceaseriesofmeet-upsscheduledthroughoutthe summer,promisingopportunitiesforconnection,growth,andrelaxationina supportivesetting.Thesegatheringsareachancetounwindandhavefunand aplatformforsharingresourcesandsupportinvariousaspectsoflife,including career,health,andpersonaldevelopment.Thedetailsofourupcomingmeetupsareasfollows:

-May26th,10:00–12:00 -June30th,10:00–12:00

-July28th,10:00–12:00 -August25th,10:00–12:00

Thelocationsforeachmeet-upwillbeannounced.Weencourageinterested participantstocheckourFacebookpageforthelatestupdatesonlocationsand plannedactivities.

StayConnectedandInformed

Forthoselookingtolearnmoreorgetinvolved,pleasedon’thesitatetocontact ShelbyFrysingeratsfrysinger@projectnewhopema.orgorbyphoneat508-7621459.Ourteamiseagertoassistyouandprovideyouwithalltheinformation youneedtobecomepartofthisvibrantcommunity.

VisitOurWebsite

Formoredetailedinformationaboutourprogramsandservices,pleasevisitour websiteatwww.projectnewhopema.org.Here,youcanalsofindadditional resources,upcomingevents,andwaystocontributetoandbenefitfromour communityefforts.

ProjectNewHopeInc.ismorethananorganization;itisabeaconofhopeand supportinthelivesofthosewhohavegivensomuchforourfreedom.Through initiativesliketheCentralMassWomenVeterangroup,wecontinuetohonor andsupportourfemaleVeteransandmilitarymembersbyprovidingthemwith thecommunityandresourcestheyneedtosucceed.Joinusthissummerand bepartofsomethingtrulytransformative.

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Project New Hope, Inc. welcomes our female Veterans, Reserve and Active military, and National Guard members to connect with one another. The Central Mass Women Veteran group is a community to build relationships and offer resources and support to one another. Please come to our first meet up and share your thoughts and desires on what you would like to get out of this group!

Light refreshments will be provided.

May 26th, 10:00 – 12:00

June 30th, 10:00 – 12:00

July 28th, 10:00 – 12:00

August 25th, 10:00 – 12:00

Location: Swan Tavern, 1 Paxton Street, Leicester, MA 01524

Please RSVP to Shelby

sfrysinger@projectnewhopema.org
508-762-1459
Frysinger
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Barbara Sirkissoon Barbara Sirkissoon

BarbaraSirkissoonhasbecomeaninvaluableassettoourWestfieldFoodPantry, whereshevolunteersdiligentlytwiceaweek.Hercommitmentandhardworkhave greatlyenhancedouroperations,especiallythroughhermeticulousorganizational skills.Barbaraexcelsinrearrangingourshelvesandeffectivelydisplayingour variousproducts,ensuringeverythingisaccessibleandneatlypresented. Additionally,sheplaysacrucialroleininventoryingandorganizingtheinfluxofnew productsanddonations.Hereffortshavesignificantlycontributedtothepantry’s efficiencyandorderliness,makingherastandoutmemberofourvolunteer community.

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Wesalute theverygenerous donorsofMarket32Worcesterfor supportingSully’sVeteranFood PantryatProjectNewHopeInc. Non-ProfitVeteransOrganization Worcester,Massachusetts.

VFWPOST1105donated$15,000forour Woman’sVeteransRetreatinJune.Post membersLeoDiaz,JackGately&Carl Millervisitedtogiveusthenewsand check

Thankyou,JosephD.EarlyJr., WorcesterCountyDistrict Attorney’sOffice&DavidLeBoeuf, StateRepresentativeforvisiting ourofficethisafternoon.Thebest waytoserveourveteransand militaryfamiliesisforallofusto worktogether.

Thankyou,HaroldKeithAmerican LegionPost204Ridersforhosting thisverysuccessfulfooddrive

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Thankyou,EarthDayVolunteers whovolunteeredforourfirst annualEarthDayeventin partnershipwithWalmart,Project NewHope,VernonHillAmerican LegionPost435,Riders,Auxiliary andSons.ThankstoNapoliItalian Deli&CateringofShrewsburyfor thedonationofGrindersforour lunch.

ThankyoutothevolunteersfromLiberty Mutualfortheirdedicatedeffortsat Sully'sVeteransFoodPantry.Theyspent theirtimepackingordersforthe upcomingpantrydayandassistingwith theinventoryofnewitems.Theirvisit alsocoincidedwithourCoffeeSocial Hour,allowingthemtowitnessfirsthand thepositiveimpactourorganizationhas onveterans.

Wehostedanappreciation breakfastforthevolunteers thatmakeuptheheartand soulofourFoodPantryat ProjectNewHope. Wecelebratedandsaidthank youtoourawesome volunteerwhileenjoyinga deliciousBreakfast! Thankyou,Eller’sRestaurant ofCherryValleyforcatering thefood.

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Open1st&3rd Saturdays May4&18 9:00am-Noon byappointment Thrive withProjectNewHope 70JamesSt.,#129A Worcester,MA01603 (774)243-7859 DianeSoave: dsoave@projectnewhopema.org WORCESTER,MA Whattobring: Driver'slicensenotingVeteran, VAhealthcarecard, DD214, DODmilitary/dependantID, CACCard Page7 OfficeHours: Mon-Thurs9:00am-1:00pm Friday 9:00am-2:00pm Proud to serve 352 Veterans & Family members for April! May1,2024 Volume3,Issue5
Thrive withProjectNewHope WESTFIELD,MA HamptonPondsPlaza 1029NorthRoad,Suite9 Westfield,MA01085 (413)485-7988 JordanGaj: jgaj@projectnewhopema.org Monday,Tuesday,Thursday 8:30am-1:30pm CLOSEDWEDNESDAYS&FRIDAYS CallorEmailtodaytosetupyournext appointment! Page8 Proud to serve 410 Veterans & Family members for April! May1,2024 Volume3,Issue5
Thrive withProjectNewHope Page9 May1,2024 Volume3,Issue5 HelpuscontinueourservicetoVeteransin2024! ConsiderDonatingToday. Noonesaysnotoourfreedom Mailacheckto: ProjectNewHopeInc.Non-ProfitVeteransOrganization. 70JamesStreet,Suite129A Worcester,MA01603 orvisithttps://projectnewhopema.charityproud.org/Donateand SayyestoVets!
Thrive withProjectNewHope Allbranches, alleras welcome! Tuesdays 9:00am-11:00am 70JamesSt.,#129A Worcester,MA01603 Veterans VeteransCoffee CoffeeSocials Socials Connectwith Veteranslikeyou everyTuesday.Join usforourcoffee socialinWorcester Page10 PNH hosts VA Claims Assistance 2nd and 4th Saturday Saturday,May11&25 9:00am-1:00pm 70JamesSt.,#129A Worcester,MA01603 WillValliere,VSOwith VietnamVeteransof Americaisat ProjectNewHopetohelp! May1,2024 Volume3,Issue5
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Thrive withProjectNewHope $20/Rider $10/passenger LunchIncluded Salute our Veterans 10th Annual MotorcycleRide HonoringAll WhoServed Saturday August17,2024 POLICEESCORTEDRIDE LUNCHBYTEXASROADHOUSE CAMARADERIE RAFFLES MUSICBYPETETOWLER ALLPROCEEDSBENEFITVETERANSBYFUNDINGPROGRAMS THROUGHPROJECTNEWHOPE,INC. RIDESTART: WAGNERMOTORSPORTS 700PLANTATIONST WORCESTER,MA01605 RIDEEND: VERNONHILLAM.LEGIONPOST435 267PROVIDENCEST WORCESTER,MA01607 WWW.PROJECTNEWHOPEMA.ORG (508)762-9738 CHECK-IN 9:30AM KICKSTANDSUP 11:30AM FUN&FOOD‘TIL 4:00PM WORCESTER Page12 May1,2024 Volume3,Issue5

Saturday, August17,2024

1.TopaybyCreditCard,visitthelink below.Registerasanindividualbutmake sureyouidentifyateamcaptainofyour 4-personteamandentertheirname.

2.TopaybyCheck–Makechecks payabletoProjectNewHopeandmailto:

OTHERWAYST

SponsorAHOLE:

Donor:$100.00donationplacesyournameand/or businessonthedonationflyer.

Raffle:DonateaGiftCardoritemfortheRaffle.

SponsorAVET(S):SponsoraVettoplaybydonating registrationfee(s).

Thrive withProjectNewHope WWW.PROJECTNEWHOPEMA.ORG (508)762-9738 Page13 REGISTRATION 12 NOON SHOTGUN START 1:00 PM ENTRY FEE $150.00/ PLAYER
Platinum-$1500.00(holesign,bannerandfoursome) Gold -$500.00(holesignandbanner) Silver -$250.00(holesignandbanner)
REGISTRATION
CAPTRobynCoons 70JamesStreet,Suite155 Worcester,MA01603. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED BY CHICK-FIL-A OF WORCESTER. HOLE-IN-ONE CAR PRIZE IS SPONSORED BY WAGNER MOTORS. Heritage CountryClub Charlton,MA REGISTRATION INCLUDES GOLF, CART, DINNER & PRIZES. ContactCAPTCoons,TournamentAdministrator,at508-887-6264orrcoons@bop.gov. www.projectnewhopema.org REGISTRATION 12 NOON SHOTGUN START 1:00 PM ENTRY FEE $150.00/ PLAYER Project New Hope WhereVeteransRebuildwithHonor INC. May1,2024 Volume3,Issue5

Phoenix Tales Story Telling Retreat

WehadagorgeousweekendatGrotonwoodCamp&ConferenceCenterforour VeteransRetreat:PhoenixTalesStoryTelling.Enjoythepicturesandsome testimonials!

–Theweekendwaswonderful.

–BeingwithotherVets,sharingand meetingnewfriends.

–Alltheactivitieswereenlighteningandbeneficial.

–TheMarconicEnergyHealing,Reflexology,Yogaand Reikiwerebeneficial.

–Tellingmystory.

–Storytelling,plantoincorporatethiswithmywriting group

–NowordscandescribehowmuchIenjoy PNHandlookforwardtoretreats.

–IamblessedtocallDonnaandBill cherishedfriends.

–IlearnedanewAlternativeTherapyfor authoringmystory.

–Theweekendwaswonderful.Allthe activitieswereenlightenedandbeneficial.

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Men Veteran’s Healing Retreat November7-11th,2024 RetreatInformationClick HereoruseourQRcode GenesisSpiritualLife andConferenceCenter TheCortinaMethod(TCM)isbrain-based healingtoresolvetrauma withoutgoingthroughthepainofreliving it. Replacepainwithjoy,gratitude,relief, andexcitement. Page15 May1,2024 Volume3,Issue5
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