House of Hope Ribbon Cutting - Attleboro, MA
On February 27th, 2025, New Hope held a ribbon cutting for the brand-new emergency shelter, House of Hope. The event was surrounded by project staff, donors, honored guests, Massachusetts State Senator Paul Feeney, and Massachusetts State Representative Jim Hawkins.
House of Hope will combine two of New Hope’s existing shelters into this state-of-the-art facility, and will house up to 14 individuals and families, as well as pets. Each individual living area is fully furnished and offers a private bathroom, with climate control capabilities.
“Today, is a very, very special occasion for New Hope, for the shelter participants, for survivors across Massachusetts and our neighboring states, for the anti-violence movement, for the community, for our donors and supporters, for New Hope’s staff, and for the legacy we are all making today,” stated Diana Mancera, New Hope CEO.
“This new shelter is not just a building – it is a sanctuary of hope, a place where safety and new beginnings are possible for those who need it the most. Our mission has always been to be a safe haven for survivors,” added Zoryana Djula, Senior Director of Residential Services at New Hope.
The highlight of the ceremony was hearing from one of New Hope’s current shelter participants, “Lee”: “New Hope has given me the most help I’ve ever received. I am grateful to the staff that show up every single day to put in the work to help all of us obtain our goals. With the help of New Hope, I know I am set up for success [for when I transition out of shelter].”
