Join us for this year's Highlights of Hope benefit and help ensure New Hope has the resources to support the thousands of sexual and domestic violence survivors who turn to us each and every year.

Our annual benefit is a chance to recognize people from the community who share our vision and values for a world free of violence and exploitation. We'll have a fun evening with awards presentations, entertainment, and more. See the list of this year's honorees below.

Established in 1979, New Hope is the sexual and domestic violence organization for 41 cities and towns in southeastern and south central Massachusetts - stretching from Taunton/Attleboro to Sturbridge. In addition to providing emergency shelter and a 24/7 hotline, we work with survivors as they navigate the courts, pursue educational and employment opportunities, and create a safe and independent life for themselves and their family. You can learn more about our services, outreach and prevention work, and resources at: https://www.new-hope.org/.

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Meet the 2025 Highlights of Hope Honorees:

Business of the Year Award: Bristol County Savings Bank

Volunteer of the Year Award (Individual): Cheryl Gray

Volunteer of the Year Award (Business): Schneider Electric

Community Partner of the Year Award: Dolores Toribio of Seven Hills

Edith Palmer Award: Greg and Kathy Spier of the Spier Family Foundation

We will also have a special recognition for former New Hope CEO Marcia Szymanski who spearheaded the House of Hope campaign to open our new shelter.

A bit about this year's logo.

We invited a survivor residing in our shelter to create the design for this year's Highlights of Hope event. She painted this beautiful image - with sunshine, birds flying free, flowers blooming, and a path forward.

At New Hope, that's the experience we hope to create for every survivor we meet.

You will have the chance to purchase the art at the event!

Highlights of Hope 2025 Committee members

Stacey Beal
Alan Benjamin
Sara Brunell
Christine Gaze
Rebecca Palmer
Nicole Fortes Samuel
Toni Troop

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RAY OF HOPE SPONSORS

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PATHWAY OF HOPE SPONSORS

HARBOR OF HOPE SPONSORS

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