Celebrating the Heart of Project New Hope
byJenniferCesaitis
ThisDecember,ProjectNewHope(PNH)invitedeveryonewhomakesitsmissionpossible totheirannualFestiveNightofGratitude.Itwasaneveningfilledwithjoy,remembrance, andrecognition.Oneofthehighlightsoftheeveningwasthepresentationofa$50,000 awardfromBankofAmerica,whichrecognizesProjectNewHope,Inc.asthisyear’s NeighborhoodChampion.ThisawardsignifiestheimportanceofPNH’smissiontoprovide services,education,andresourcesforVeteransinCentralandWesternMassachusetts. PNHalsopresenteditsannualMemorialAwardsfor2024.BillMoore,founderandPresident ofProjectNewHopecalledthenight“aheartfeltcelebrationhonoringdonors,staff,and cherishedvolunteerswhomakeourmissionpossible.Wethankthosewhosupportour Veteransandtheirfamilieswithunwaveringdedication.”
Thenight'scelebrationsremindedusthatPNH’ssuccess isdrivenbythededicationandgenerosityofits communityoverthepast15yearsanditspromiseto continueservingVeteransandtheirfamilies.In recognitionofthispromise,BankofAmericapresented the$50,000awardattheeventtohelptheorganization meetitsmissionofbringingretreats,services,foodand babypantries,andmoretoCentralandWestern Massachusetts.
MichaelGarand,presidentofBankofAmericaCentral Massachusetts,saidinaNovember25thpressrelease, “TheWorcesterareaisfortunatetohaveastrongnetwork ofnon-profitsthatprovidevitalsolutionstolocal challenges.ProjectNewHopehashadaprofoundimpact overtheyearsoncountlessindividualsandfamilies. ProvidingnonprofitslikeProjectNewHopewithflexible fundingandleadershiptraininghelpsthemstrengthen ourcommunity.”
BillMooreexpressedhisgratitude,stating,"ThisincrediblesupportfromBankofAmericais atestamenttoourprogram'simpactonthelivesofveteransandtheirfamilies.It empowersustogrowourmission,reachmorefamilies,andprovidethecriticalresources ourveteransdeserve."
Celebrating the Heart of Project New Hope (cont)
AlargepartoftheFestiveNightofGratitudeistheMemorialAwardpresentations.The MemorialAwardsaregivenannuallytotheindividuals,groups,orcompanieswhohave providedextraordinarysupporttolocalVeterans.Theseawardsarenamedforsome peopleandfamilieswhohavesignificantlyimpactedPNH’smission,includinganewaward orialAward,which“honorstheunwavering sityexemplifiedbyStevethroughouthislife.A Hope,Inc.,AmericanLegionPost435,andthePatriot serviceandcommunity.Thisawardrecognizesthose indnessandcommitmenttoVeteransandtheir andsupportintheirtimeofneed,”saysBillMoore. pageshowsthisyear’sawardrecipients.The ofthePNHmissionandtheeffortsbehindconnecting most.
Project New Hope, Inc. 2024 Memorial Awards
2024SRARichardM.Setaro,Jr.MemorialAward~BrookhavenHospice 2024SGTMichaelTimothyFranklinMemorialAward~Sam’sClub 2024PFCChristopherDonaMemorialAward~WorcesterWalmart
2024SPCKyleALittleMemorialAward~Local4InternationalUnionofOperatingEngineers 2024LanceCorporalAlexArredondoMemorialAward~ProvisionMinistry 2024PFCBrianM.MoquinMemorialAward~JuliosLiquors
2024SFCJaredMonti,MedalofHonorRecipientMemorialAward~Burnham-ManningVFWPost1105 2024RalphF.Moore,Jr.MemorialAward~TexasRoadhouseWorcester 2024SPCBrianK ArsenaultMemorialAward~GraftonPoliceDepartment 2024SPCStevenE.GutkowskiMemorialAward~FederatedChurchofSturbridgeandFiskdale 2024TSGTPatrickRudMemorialAward-M.L.SchmittElectrical 2024StephenG.“Superman”DadahMemorialAward-AmericanLegionPost204Riders 2024ChristopherJ.SullivanMemorialAward-Amazon
January1,2025
2024 Operation Jeeper’s Christmas
ThroughtheincrediblegenerosityofourDonors,ProjectNewHopeInc.’s“OperationJeepers Christmas”programhasonceagainbroughtthespiritofChristmastoMilitaryandVeteranfamilies inneed.Thisyear,124familieswereadopted,and301childrenreceivedgiftsthatwillbrightentheir holidayseason.WearedeeplygratefultoourDonorsfortheirkindnessanddedicationtosupporting thosewhohaveservedournation.Yourcontributionshavemadeaprofounddifferenceinthelives ofourVeteransandtheirfamilies.Pleaseenjoyourcollageofheartwarmingmomentsshowcasing ourDonors,whoadoptedfamilies,andthejoyofourVeteransastheypickedupgiftsfortheirloved ones.Aswecelebratethisseasonofgiving,weextendourheartfeltthankstoalloursupportersand ourVeteransfortheirserviceandsacrifices.MayyourChristmasbefilledwithpeace,love,andjoy, andmaytheNewYearbringblessingsandprosperitytoyouandyourlovedones.
2024 Operation Jeeper’s Christmas
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
AmyBlanchard,adevotedmotheroffive,iswellknownforhercompassionand strongcommitmenttohelpingothers.ShehasbeenvolunteeringforProjectNew HopeinourWestfieldofficesinceOctoberandhasmadeameaningfulimpactin thecommunity.YoucanseeAmyeveryMonday,Tuesday,andThursdayatthe Sully’sFoodandBabyPantryinWestfield.ThankyouAmyforyourcontinued supporttoVeteransandthelocalcommunity.Youaretrulyavaluedmemberof ourteamandwecancountonyoutofulfilltheProjectNewHopemission!
H i g our Donors
& Supporters
AheartfeltthankyoutotheMassachusettsEnvironmentalPolice fortheirgenerousdonationofvenisontohelpusfightfood insecurityamongourVeteransandActive-DutyMilitaryFamilies!
ThankyoutoShaunaSkeeanforgenerously donatingherYouGiveCharityRaffleprizeto ProjectNewHope.Your$500donationwillmake asignificantdifferenceinthelivesofthosewe serve.Thankyouforyourkindnessandsupport!
WearehonoredtohavethesupportoftheOfficerRonaldTarentino,Jr.CharitableFundandare deeplyinspiredbyyourcommitmenttofosteringhopeandhealingwithinourcommunity. Thankyouforstandingwithusinthisimportantworkanddonating$2,500tosupportour missionofempoweringVeterans,servicemembers,andtheirfamilies. Together,wearecreating brighterfuturesforthosewhohaveserved.YourcommitmenttohonoringOfficerRonald Tarentino,Jr.’slegacythroughcharitablegivingistrulyinspiringanddeeplyappreciatedby thoseweserve.
AhugethankyoutoMatthewBohannonand TheRidgeTreatmentCenterforsponsoringthe Holidays&Heart:WellnessforWarriorsevent, tobenefitProjectNewHopeInc.Non-Profit VeteransOrganization.Yousupportisatthe heartofourmissiontohelpVeterans,Military andtheirFamiliesmeetsomeofthehardest challenges.Keepuptheamazingwork!
Patriot Awards
WewerehonoredtopresentPatriotawardsto Saint-GobainSuperAbrasivesandPerformanceRefractory CeramicsatourAnnualFestiveNightofGratitude; INHONOROFYOUREXEMPLARYSERVICE,DEDICATIONAND CONTRIBUTIONTO ProjectNewHopeInc.
TOCONTINUEOURMISSIONSERVINGVETERANS ANDTHEIRFAMILIES.
Itwasaprivilegetopresenttheseawardstoyouandyour entireteamforyourannualdonationsofChristmasturkeys toSully’sVeteransFoodPantryatProjectNewHope,Inc. Yourselflesscontributions,yearafteryear,haveensured thateveryveteranfamilycouldenjoyaturkeyat Christmasdinner,providingwarmthandnourishmentto thosewhohaveservedourcountry.Thisyear,your continuedsupporthasbeenatrueblessingtosomany families,andweareincrediblygratefulforyour compassion.OnbehalfofeveryoneatProjectNewHope Inc.,thankyouformakingatangibledifferenceinthelives ofourveterans.Yourkindnessdoesnotgounnoticed,and wearedeeplyappreciativeofyourongoingcommitment.
C i y Volunteers
Thankyou,AdrianBerthiaume,andyourcolleaguesatWorcesterNationalGridforcominginto ourWorcesterofficetofillfoodordersforSaturday,December7th,andfordroppingoff OperationJeepersChristmasgiftstohonorthebraveVeteranswhohaveservedourcountry.
Giving Back
Wewerehonoredtobeapartofthe CommunityBabyShowerforWomenin partnershipwiththeUSDepartmentof VeteranAffairs,CDCE,WorcesterState Universityandmanyothers.
Thedaywasaboutcelebratingnewlife comingintotheworldandhelping Veteransandservicewomenbuilda communityofsupport!
Wewerethrilledtodonate stockingstuffersandcandyfor theChildren'sChristmasParty attheVernonHillAmerican LegionPost435
Weweredelightedtospreadsomeholidaycheerbydonating stockingstufferstoRachelleS.Cyr,M.Ed,DirectorofEldersAffairsat theLeicesterCouncilonAging.Thesefestivegoodieswillbeused tocreatespecialgiftbagsforthesecondgraderswhowillbe singingforourVeteransandotherseniorsattheLeicesterSeniors CenterthisChristmasseason.We’resogratefultobepartofthis heartwarmingholidaytradition!
