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Volunteer Spotlight
Abigail Doyle is a senior at Indiana University majoring in Social Work. Since August of 2012, Abby has been serving as one of two Social Work interns at New Hope, gaining practical experience in her field while also providing support for many of New Hope's programs.
Under the guidance of Executive Director Elaine Guinn, Abby has been meeting regularly with New Hope residents to provide additional supports and resources including sharing techniques for time management and stress management, helping with paperwork, and discussing steps for meeting goals.
Abby has also been instrumental in coordinating and carrying out fundraisers over the past several months, and is playing a big role in organizing our spring fundraiser, Bike for Hope.
When asked about her time at New Hope, Abby said, "My favorite part of working at New Hope has been getting to know the families. New Hope Family Shelter is a shared space and because of this everyone has an opportunity to get to know one another...there is a really nice sense of community."
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Mark Your Calendar!
Upcoming Events:
March 23rd, 9 am – 10 pm:
Bike for Hope Fundraiser
Stop by Bloomingfoods East or West from 9 am - 9 pm or Upland Brewery from 12 pm - 10 pm on March 23rd to cheer on the New Hope bike riders, who will be biking all day to raise money for our shelter. Monetary and in-kind donations will be accepted at all three locations. For more information or to get involved as a volunteer or a bike rider, contact Caitlin Ryan at: cryan@nhfsinc.org.
March 23rd, 10 am:
Playground Work Day
Join Board President Jim Riley and a crew of volunteers in constructing New Hope's very own playground in the backyard at 409! For more information or to get involved, contact Jim Riley at: jim@nhfsinc.org.
April 14th, 12 – 3:30 pm:
Homeward Bound Walk
The Homeward Bound Walk is an annual event that benefits 12 local agencies working to fight hunger and homelessness in our community. The event itself is free and open to the public, with a $20 minimum donation to receive a t-shirt. For more information or to join New Hope's Homeward Bound Walk Team, please contact Caitlin Ryan at: cryan@nhfsinc.org.
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