New Perspectives at New Hope Manor

As Sales Manager at NPD, I am constantly visiting potential new clients and organizations that our company can get involved with. While each visit and cosultation is rewarding and educational in a unique way, this morning was particularly inspiring as I was given the opporunity to take the Journey of Hope Tour at New Hope Manor in Manchester, CT. New Hope provides comprehensive and effective treatment to young people and their families with mental health, behavioral, and/or substance abuse problems since 1971. New Hope offers a variety of services ranging from residential treatment to school-based and transitional living programs. Focused on helping their clientele build healthy relationships, their programs are designed to foster personal growth and build self-esteem, while developing the independent skills necessary for success. It was extremely interesting and eye-opening to learn about their programs; however, the most refreshing and inspiring aspect of my time spent at New Hope was the dedication of both the staff and patients to aid young people on their journey into becoming successul assets in society. It is amazing how far individuals will go to make a difference in other people's lives.

The next Journey of Hope tour is August 23rd at 4:30pm. If you can find the time in your schedule to make the visit, I strongly encourage you to go. I am confident once you learn and visit with New Hope, you will genuinely want to get involved. Below I've included the "New Hope Manor Wish List" that they include on the back of the literature you receive on your visit.

New Hope Manor Wish List

1. Ways kids can participate in the community: free or discounted tickets to events, plays, sportings game, concerts, museums, recreational activities for summer fun (mini-golf, go-karts, water parks, Six Flags, etc.)
2. Scrapbook supplies and scrapbooks.
3. Toiletries - soaps, shampoos, body lotions, boys and girls hair products.
4. Boys: boxers (men's S, M, L), t-shirts (men's M, L, XL), socks, sneakers. 
5. Ladies: underwear, socks, bras, sneakers. 
6. Workout and recreational equipment - free weights, weight benches, bags, machines. Including outdoor sports equipment - bikes, helmets, balls, basketball hoops, fishing poles. 
7. Lawn furniture - tables and chairs, picnice tables, gas grills. 
8. Indoor (gently used) furniture - sofas, chairs, love seats, kitchten tables, end and coffee tables, bedroom furniture, pictures, air conditioners. 
9. Appliances - blenders, toasters, griddles, mixers as well as washers, dryers, and dishwashers.
10. Minivan 

In addition to the above list, New Hope loves volunteers and is always looking for new mentors to share their time and talent with the kids. Any contribution you can make, be it your time or materials, makes more of an impact than you can imagine and is another way we encourage you to think beyond the paycheck.