Christmas

The room at Baxter Brewing Company in Lewiston, Maine got quiet as Diane Sarna, President of Hearts of Hope Newtown, stood to read a letter from the Newtown Ambulance and Police Departments. “Our hearts were broken when we learned of the tragic events in your community,” Diane read to the dozens of Lewiston first responders…

Hearts of Hope Newtown was thrilled to usher in the holiday season by delivering hope to three Ability Beyond group homes in Connecticut. In October, we hosted a Paint with a Purpose event to support and celebrate the residents and staff at Ability Beyond, which offers services to thousands of individuals with disabilities. Over Thanksgiving…

When things seem so out of control, what do we do?  This is the question that everyone who experiences loss must face, and as Judy Pedersen found while leading a grief support group, the first step can come from the most unexpected places. One young mom came in who had recently lost her husband. They…