You should know...
Sexual Assault By the Numbers
~ 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 7 boys experience sexual assault by the age of 18
~ 1 in 7 adult women in Massachusetts reports being raped in her lifetime
~ 1 in 33 men in America reports being raped in his lifetime
Please see Jane Doe's SAAM Face Sheet for more statistics by clicking here.
If you or someone you know could benefit from New Hope's services, or for more information about our programs, please call our hotline:
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Our Supporters
A BIG thank you to our community partners, especially:
Elinor Warner and her Ladies' Luncheon Group:
These wonderful ladies made a generous contribution to New Hope at their recent gathering.
Kiwanis Club of Taunton:
The Kiwanis Club of Taunton made a thoughtful donation to New Hope's Southeast Shelter to purchase a new crib and mattress.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Massachusetts:
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Massachusetts made a generous contribution to support New Hope's Strategiv Planning Process.
Upton Woman's Club:
Many thanks to the Upton Woman's Club for their recent contribution to New Hope.
First Congregational Church:
The First Congregational Church of Sharon made a generous donation to support New Hope's Southeast Shelter. |
24-hour Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline:
1-800-323-HOPE (4673)
For all other inquiries, please feel free to call our main office:
508-226-4015
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Greetings from New Hope!
Mission: Working to strengthen individuals and families by ending domestic and sexual violence.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
Across the country, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) - a time to bring much needed attention to the pervasive and devastating crimes of sexual violence that affect countless numbers of women, men and children in our communities every day.
New Hope joins Jane Doe, Inc. - the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence - and our sister
agencies in an effort to increase awareness about this devastating crime and encourage each other to support survivors and their families.
To mark SAAM, New Hope has planned the following activities:
Tuesday, April 13th, 9am-12:30pm: Clothesline Project at Bristol Community College, Attleboro Campus, Attleboro, MA.
Wednesday, April 21st, 3-6pm: Clothesline Project for National Crime Victims Rights Week. Taunton Green, Taunton, MA.
Saturday, April 24th, 10am-2pm: Clothesline Project for National Crime Victims Rights Week. Location TBD.
For a list of statewide events, please visit Jane Doe's SAAM Calendar of Events.
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Test Your Palate at New Hope's Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Tasting!Don't miss out on New Hope's Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Tasting at the elegant and historic Asa  Waters Mansion in Millbury on Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at 7pm! This event will feature fine wines, craft beers, savory cheeses and decadent chocolates for attendees to taste. Want to try pairing a Venezuelan white chocolate with an Italian Pino Grigio white wine, or chocolate goat cheese with an Argentinian Zolo Malbec red? A locally brewed craft beer with a Great Hill Bleu Cheese or a chocolate butter cream? You'll get your chance to sample all of these and more!
 Listen to a string chamber trio provided by musicians of The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra, view the mansion's stately rooms and lawns and after tasting to your heart's content, perhaps bid on auction items such as a 42" Plasma TV and Red Sox tickets and join in the evening's other fun activities.
Those interested in becoming a sponsor, food vendor, or wishing to donate an auction or raffle item can contact New Hope's Development Office. New Hope is also in need of th e following themed raffle basket donations: Cheese Basket, NE Patriots Football Basket, Red Sox Basket, "A Moment for Me" Basket, "A Taste of Tuscany" Basket, Entertaining Basket, Vacation Basket & Cooking Basket. If interested, please contact the Development Office.
Buy your tickets now! Tickets cost $35 prior to the event, and $40 at the door, while tickets last. Admission price includes a souvenir wine glass for each guest, courtesy of the Verizon Pioneers.Tickets can be purchased on New Hope's website, by calling New Hope's Office at 508-226-4015, or by visiting any of the 9 ticket sale locations listed on New Hope's website.
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New Hope's 2010 Walk for Hope
 New Hope is thrilled to be hosting its first Walk for Hope on Sunday, May 16th at the Mansfield Holiday Inn in Mansfield, MA.
Join us for a two-mile loop through the Mansfield Industrial Park where each stride you take is one more step towards eradicating family violence in our community.
 Walk alone or get a group of friends to walk with you! Prizes will be awarded for the top individual fundraiser and the top team fundraisers.
Once the walk has ended, participants are encouraged to join us at our Family Fun Zone! Snack on a bag lunch provided by the Holiday Inn and spend some time visiting the many Fun Booths which will include air-brush tattooing and more!
Interested in walking or forming a team? Register online today! The adult registration fee is $20 (before May 1st) and the team fee is $100(for teams of 6 or more). Children 6-12 are $10and 5 and under are free.
Walk kicks off at 10:00 am! Hope to see you there!
Interested in sponsoring this event, presenting a Fun Booth or volunteering for this event? Contact the Development Office. |
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New Hope Can't Wait for You to "Be Our Guest" at Beauty & The Beast
 For New Hope supporters who purchased tickets to the Broadway Production of Beauty & The Beast, we'd like to hear from you!
We have recently been in touch to confirm your attendance at the exclusive post-show reception for New Hope supporters. Please call New Hope at 508-226-4015 or email usto provide us with the number of guests attending the reception, as well as any children you may be bringing. This will assist us in finalizing the details of our post-show party. We are glad you will be joining us for this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
We are seeking face-painters and volunteers to coordinate kids activities. Please contact usif you're interested in volunteering.
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Mother's Day Special Offer
 Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift?
Decisive Moment Photography is offering a special, limited-time offer for you to give your mother a gift that will be cherished forever!
Sign up today to have a family portrait taken with your mother, your grandmother, your sister or your children with 100% of the session fee being donated to New Hope!
Sessions will be held on Saturday, April 10thand Sunday, April 11that the Butterfly Gardenin Lincoln, RI (Rain location: Decisive Moment Photography Studio in Lincoln, RI).
Space is limited, but there are a few slots still available!
Contact Decisive Moment Photographytoday!
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Spring Into Safety & Fitness Day
 Personal Best Karate of Norton, MA will be hosting a Spring Into Safety & Fitness Day to benefit New Hope!
This combination self-defense and fitness class is open to women of all ages and abilities. The class will feature 45 minutes of fitness workout followed by 45 minutes of self-defense.
Attendees will learn skills to help you and your family be safe plus get get a great workout!
This class is geared toward: moms who want to feel safe when they are out with their children and will enjoy a good workout, women who want to feel a great sense of empowerment, high school girls, and college girls who want to feel safe walking around campus at night.
A suggested $20 donation will be made directly to New Hope. To register, please call 508-285-5425 or email Personal Best Karate.
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Save the Date!
Here's a list of upcoming New Hope Happenings! Please feel free to email us with any inquiries! April
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010- The Clothesline Project: New Hope will present The Clothesline Project at Bristol Community College's Attleboro location. Open to the public.
Friday, April 16th & Saturday, April 17th - The Vagina Monologues: Students at Worcester State College present "The Vagina Monologues" with proceeds to benefit New Hope. April 18th - April 24th- National Crime Victims' Rights WeekWednesday, April 21st, 3-6pm
- The Clothesline Project:
National Crime Victims Rights Week demonstration at the Taunton Green,
Taunton, MA.
Saturday, April 24th, 7:00 PM - Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting: Join New Hope and friends at the elegant and historic Asa Waters Mansion in Millbury for a Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Tasting. String Chamber music provided by musicians of The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra. Interested in tickets, sponsoring this event or wish to donate an auction or raffle item? Please contact our Development Office. May
Saturday, May 1st, 2:00pm - Disney's Beauty & The Beast: New Hope supporters invited to enjoy this family-favorite event and an exclusive post-show reception.
Sunday, May 16th 8:30am-12:00pm - Walk for Hope: New Hope is sponsoring its first Walk for Hope. Events Sponsors, Raffle Item Donors, and Walking Teams needed! Contact the Development Office for more information. Mansfield Holiday Inn, Mansfield, MA. |
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