Brightspot Spring 2011

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A New City, A New Life

In life, you come across a few people who make you feel totally at ease, like you’ve known them forever even though you’ve just met them; that’s my experience with Maureen.

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35 Years of Growth and Change at Abby's House

On June 7, 1976, Abby’s House opened its doors to homeless and abused women, with or without children, for temporary, emergency shelter.

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Homelessness Still an Issue for Women and Children in Central MA

Homelessness among women is often misunderstood due to the lack of visibility of homeless women and their children on city streets. You will not see them panhandling with their children. Instead, they are “couch surfing” at friends’ or families’ residences or living in cars and shelters.

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Jillian Anger Alfeo, President

Carolann Bombard

Laurie Bowater, Treasurer

Kelly Brissette

Mattie Castiel

Molly Donahue, Clerk

Jackie Ford, Asst. Treasurer

Amanda Graves

Michelle Hansen

Arlene Lian

Lynne McKenney Lydick

Sue Manero

Natalie Mello

Muriel Swenor

Lucy Varela

Anne Wolfe, Vice President

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Progress Toward Budget

As of 3/28/11, we have raised $218, 140 of $1,162,000. We need to raise more than 81% of our budget over the next 8 months.

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Recent Events

Reciprocal Style Vintage Fashion Show

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Recent Grants

All grants were received between

January 1 - December 31, 2010.

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