Valley of Hope Shelter and Recovery

08/01/2026

🏡✨ HELP US FILL A HOUSE WITH LOVE AND HOPE ✨🏡

The countdown is on for our Women’s View Ribbon Cutting Celebration on September 10th at 12:30 PM as we officially open the doors to our new home in Methuen! 💜

A huge thank you to our sponsors who are already helping make this dream a reality:

⭐ LCW CPAs
⭐ Groundwork Lawrence
⭐ Salvatore’s Riverwalk Restaurant

These community partners are investing in hope, recovery, and a brighter future for the women we serve. ❤️

🤔 Who’s next?

Sponsors receive a custom recognition plaque featuring their company logo displayed in a dedicated room of the new Women’s View home—a lasting reminder of their commitment to recovery and community.

There are many ways to support this special event:

🎟️ Purchase a ticket to attend
💝 Make a donation
🤝 Become a sponsor

Join us for:

🍽️ Lunch by Olga’s Catering
🎶 Music by DJ Alba
✂️ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce
🌟 Special guests and community leaders
🏡 A celebration of new beginnings, hope, and recovery

Every contribution helps us create a safe, welcoming home for women rebuilding their lives through recovery.

👉 Support the event today:
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/fill-a-house-with-love-and-hope/items

Together, we can fill this house with love, hope, and the promise of a brighter future. 💙🧡

07/31/2026

🏡✨ A New Day. A New Beginning. ✨🏡

We are excited to announce that Valley of Hope Shelter and Recovery’s Administration Office has officially moved!

📍 Our new address is:
60 Island Street, Suite 310
Lawrence, MA 01840

This move represents our continued growth and our commitment to bringing hope, healing, and compassionate support to the communities we serve.

💚 We look forward to welcoming our community, partners, volunteers, and supporters to our new space.

Come visit us! Together, we’re building brighter futures—one new beginning at a time.

07/31/2026

🌿💚 A Heartfelt Thank You to Stephanie Sewade & Luke Jackson Benefits & HR Solutions! 💚🌿

We are incredibly grateful to Stephanie Sewade and Luke Jackson Benefits & HR Solutions for their generous Garden Sponsorship of our Fill a House with Love & Hope event! 🌸🏡

Stephanie also surprised us with two beautiful handmade heart-shaped seashell decorations for our office 🐚❤️ and some delicious treats 🍪🍫 that brightened everyone’s day. Your kindness, generosity, and continued support mean so much to our team and to the individuals we serve.

Thank you for helping us create a place filled with hope, healing, and compassion. 💙

✨ There’s still time to be part of something special!
🎟️ Purchase a ticket to attend
🤝 Become a sponsor
❤️ Make a donation

Every contribution helps us continue transforming lives.

Click the Cheddar Up link to join us today:
👉 https://my.cheddarup.com/c/fill-a-house-with-love-and-hope/items

💙🏠🌻

07/30/2026

💚 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Board Treasurer, Carol Houle! 💚

Today, Carol surprised us with an incredible donation of essential toiletries for the residents and guests in our programs. From razors and shaving cream to shampoo, conditioner, face wash, and other personal care items, these everyday necessities make a tremendous difference.

It’s easy to take these items for granted, but for the individuals we serve, having access to basic hygiene products helps restore dignity, confidence, and hope. ❤️

Carol, thank you for your generous heart, your unwavering support of Valley of Hope Shelter & Recovery, and for always finding meaningful ways to give back. Your kindness is making a real impact in the lives of so many.

Together, we’re reminding people that they are seen, valued, and cared for. 💚

07/30/2026

💚 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Board Treasurer, Carol Houle! 💚

Today, Carol surprised us with an incredible donation of essential toiletries for the residents and guests in our programs. From razors and shaving cream to shampoo, conditioner, face wash, and other personal care items, these everyday necessities make a tremendous difference.

It’s easy to take these items for granted, but for the individuals we serve, having access to basic hygiene products helps restore dignity, confidence, and hope. ❤️

Carol, thank you for your generous heart, your unwavering support of Valley of Hope Shelter & Recovery, and for always finding meaningful ways to give back. Your kindness is making a real impact in the lives of so many.

Together, we’re reminding people that they are seen, valued, and cared for. 💚

07/24/2026

🎉 Hi everyone, it’s Holly Howes, CEO of Valley of Hope Shelter and Recovery! 💚

I have some exciting news to share and want to give a huge THANK YOU to our three newest sponsors for our 🏡 Fill a House with Love & Hope event!

🌻 Luke Jackson Benefits & HR Solutions – Thank you for becoming our Garden Sponsor!

🤝 Texas Roadhouse of Methuen – Thank you for becoming a Community Partner Sponsor!

🥫 Behavioral Health Network (BHN) – Thank you for becoming a Pantry Sponsor!

❤️ Your generosity is helping us transform our new Women’s View recovery home into a place where women can heal, recover, and build a brighter future. As a lasting reminder of your support, each sponsor will receive a permanent recognition plaque displayed in our home.

🎟️ Now we need YOUR help!

🚨 Tickets are selling FAST for our Fill a House with Love & Hope Ribbon Cutting & Luncheon on September 10th, and we would love for you to join us!

💚 You can:
✅ Purchase a ticket
✅ Become a sponsor
✅ Make a donation

Every dollar helps provide safe housing, recovery support, and hope for women rebuilding their lives.

👉 Get your tickets or become a sponsor today before they’re gone:
🔗 https://my.cheddarup.com/c/fill-a-house-with-love-and-hope/items

🙏 Thank you again to Luke Jackson Benefits & HR Solutions, Texas Roadhouse of Methuen, and Behavioral Health Network for believing in our mission and helping us create a home filled with love, hope, and new beginnings.

✨ We can’t wait to celebrate with you on September 10th! 💚🏡

07/24/2026

💜 A Day of Dignity, Confidence, and Hope 💜

Today, Valley of Hope Shelter and Recovery had the honor and privilege of accompanying our very first resident to Uncommon Threads in Lawrence for an unforgettable styling experience.

Through our new partnership, our resident received a private 1.5-hour styling session with a dedicated personal stylist who took the time to learn about her favorite colors, personal style, lifestyle, and individual needs. She wasn’t just given clothing, she was seen, heard, and celebrated.

By the end of her appointment, she left with four beautiful, personalized outfits, complete with shoes and accessories, thoughtfully selected just for her. Watching her confidence grow with every outfit she tried on was a powerful reminder that recovery is about so much more than sobriety—it’s about restoring dignity, self-worth, and hope.

We are incredibly grateful to the entire team at Uncommon Threads for welcoming our residents with such kindness, compassion, and respect. Your partnership is already making a lasting impact on the women we serve.

❤️ How You Can Help ❤️
If you have new or gently used women’s clothing, shoes, handbags, or accessories, please consider donating them to Uncommon Threads. Every donation helps another woman experience the confidence and dignity that comes with feeling her very best.

And if you’re looking to refresh your own wardrobe, be sure to visit the Uncommon Store, which is open to the public! Every purchase supports their incredible mission of empowering women through confidence, professional styling, and access to quality clothing.

Together, we’re helping women rebuild their lives, one outfit, one opportunity, and one act of kindness at a time.

07/22/2026

Have you purchased your ticket yet?
Please join us at our grand opening, ribbon-cutting, and celebration of the opening of our brand new home in Methuen! Can’t wait to see you there!🩷🩷🩷🙌🙌🙌🩷🩷🩷

🏡✨ HELP US FILL A HOUSE WITH LOVE AND HOPE ✨🏡

The countdown is on for our Women’s View Ribbon Cutting Celebration on September 10th at 12:30 PM as we officially open the doors to our new home in Methuen! 💜

A huge thank you to our sponsors who are already helping make this dream a reality:

⭐ LCW CPAs
⭐ Groundwork Lawrence
⭐ Salvatore’s Riverwalk Restaurant

These community partners are investing in hope, recovery, and a brighter future for the women we serve. ❤️

🤔 Who’s next?

Sponsors receive a custom recognition plaque featuring their company logo displayed in a dedicated room of the new Women’s View home—a lasting reminder of their commitment to recovery and community.

There are many ways to support this special event:

🎟️ Purchase a ticket to attend
💝 Make a donation
🤝 Become a sponsor

Join us for:

🍽️ Lunch by Olga’s Catering
🎶 Music by DJ Alba
✂️ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce
🌟 Special guests and community leaders
🏡 A celebration of new beginnings, hope, and recovery

Every contribution helps us create a safe, welcoming home for women rebuilding their lives through recovery.

👉 Support the event today:
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/fill-a-house-with-love-and-hope/items

Together, we can fill this house with love, hope, and the promise of a brighter future. 💙🧡

07/21/2026

🍳💚 Life Skills in Action at Pegasus House! 💚🍳

Today, our Pegasus House residents focused on an important life skill: preparing a healthy breakfast! We talked about how starting the day with a nutritious meal helps fuel both the body and mind, providing the energy needed to take on work, school, recovery, and everyday life.

Then it was time to put those lessons into practice as each resident created their own delicious omelet! 👩‍🍳🍳 From learning basic cooking techniques to making healthy food choices, these hands-on experiences help build confidence, independence, and lifelong skills that support lasting recovery.

Recovery is about so much more than sobriety, it’s about learning to thrive in everyday life, one skill at a time. We are so proud of our residents for embracing every opportunity to grow! 💙✨

07/21/2026

Thank you to Penny Hamel and the Westford Rotary for making a delicious lasagna dinner for Daybreak Shelter last night. The guests were craving their favorite Italian meal from Penny!! Thank you so very much for your unwavering kindness and support ❤️❤️❤️