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16th Annual Abby’s House Hybrid 5K Run/Walk

16th Annual Abby’s House Hybrid 5K Run/Walk

Date: Oct 11 - 18, 2025Location: West Boylston Middle/High School

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Empowering Women Through Shelter and Support Services

The women who arrive on our doorstep come to us from many different circumstances.

Every situation is unique, and every woman has unique needs.

Our mission is to provide shelter & affordable housing, as well as advocacy and support services, to homeless, battered, & low-income women, with or without children.

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Our Values

Guided by our values, compassion, respect, and safety, we empower women and children every day.

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Our History

It was through the sheer determination of compassionate and concerned individuals that Abby’s House came to be back in 1976.

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The Need & Impact

We are committed to creating lasting change by addressing the unique and urgent needs of our community, supporting those who need it most.

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Impactful Services

We are dedicated to providing women and their children with shelter, affordable housing, and the support they need to get back on their feet.

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Imagine having nowhere to go; nowhere to sleep, eat or shower. Now, imagine having to take care of children too. Where would you go?

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Abby’s House is Worcester’s largest provider of affordable housing specifically designed to meet the needs of women and children.

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We all need support to get through the tough times in our lives. At Abby’s, having a personal Advocate makes a world of difference to the women we serve.

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Find safety, support, and community at Abby’s House. Our dedicated team is here to provide shelter, advocacy, and resources for women and children. Learn more about the services at Abby’s House.

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16th Annual Abby’s House Hybrid 5K Run/Walk

16th Annual Abby’s House Hybrid 5K Run/Walk

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Apr 1, 2025

Congratulations, Paula Sasso! 2025 Annette Rafferty Award Recipient

On any given Monday, you can usually find Alaina Olson working in tune with other volunteers down in...
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Sep 18, 2024

Statement On Thrift Shop Incident

In the early hours of Tuesday, September 17, 2024, the Abby’s House Thrift Shop was burglarized. Aft...
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Jul 17, 2024

The Porch Light is On!

On the evening of June 7, 1976, Abby’s House first opened its doors as an overnight shelter. The por...
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Apr 29, 2024

Congratulations, Alaina Olson! 2024 Annette Rafferty Award Recipient

On any given Monday, you can usually find Alaina Olson working in tune with other volunteers down in...
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Apr 25, 2024

Guest Blog: Cultivating Resilience: CAC Is Proud to Celebrate Springtacular 2024 with Abby’s House

By CAC Worcester Presenting Sponsor of the 11th Annual Spring-Tacular Celebration   Spring brin...
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Apr 18, 2024

Guest Blog: Proud to Support Women and Children in the Community

Guest Blog: Proud to Support Women and Children in the Community By Cornerstone Bank Leadership Spon...
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Sep 27, 2023

2023 Virtual 5K Information

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Aug 10, 2023

Response to State of Emergency Due to Housing Crisis

With Governor Maura T. Healey declaring a state of emergency due to the rapidly rising numbers of mi...
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Jun 7, 2023

Announcing Our New Executive Director

The Board of Directors of Abby’s House is very pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Orozco, ...
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Apr 23, 2023

Congratulations, Ann Stamm! 2023 Annette Rafferty Award Recipient

Ann Stamm began her work with Abby’s House as an overnight shelter volunteer in 1978. As a new resid...
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Feb 22, 2023

‘A Night In The Cold’ Fundraiser Supports Abby’s House

Abby’s House is proud to partner with John Bogaert for his annual “A Night in the Cold&#...
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Feb 14, 2023

A Message from the Abby’s House Board of Directors

 February 14, 2023 Dear friends, colleagues, volunteers, community partners and supporters, I am wri...
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Jan 25, 2023

Guest Blog – Fundraising Events Bring Community Together With a Shared Vision

Guest Blog by AES, Sponsor of the 13th Annual Abby’s House 5K Run/Walk in October 2022 Women, ...
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Nov 10, 2022

Warmth and Support for the Winter Season (Photo Gallery)

As we celebrate many holidays during the October, November, December, and January months, the women ...
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Oct 7, 2022

2022 Abby’s House Virtual 5K Information

Welcome to all Abby’s House Virtual Runners & Walkers! Before you get out and complete you...
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Oct 7, 2022

2022 Abby’s House In-Person 5K Information

Welcome to all Abby’s House In-Person Runners & Walkers! Now that you’re registered,...
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Aug 20, 2022

Finding Healing Through Joy & Community

As the community begins to slowly open up after a difficult pandemic of more than two years, Abby...
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May 3, 2022

Congratulations, Patricia Korandanis! 2022 Annette Rafferty Award Winner

Pat Korandanis has been an active Abby’s House volunteer for over 10 years, since 2008. Pat has dedi...
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Apr 12, 2022

10th Annual Build Day at Abby’s House

On a cloudy Saturday morning, more than 25 college and high school students walked from downtown Wor...
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Mar 3, 2022

David Andrews serves pancakes for National Pancake Day at Abby’s House

Abby’s House welcomed David Andrews and the New England Patriots Foundation for National Pancake Day...
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Dec 22, 2021

Empowering Women, Providing Choices

As the news relays another variant to add to the feelings of loss and uncertainty during a global pa...
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Nov 1, 2021

Lending A Hand To Women In Need

Guest blog from Briana & Aspen, students from Worcester State University: When the words ‘...
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Oct 8, 2021

2021 Abby’s House 5K Participant Information

Thank you to all those who ran or walked virtually, made a donation, or sponsored the race! Your sup...
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Aug 7, 2021

At The Heart Of Abby’s House: 2021 Summer Interns

Since the doors of the shelter first opened in 1976, volunteers have been an important piece to our ...
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Jul 11, 2021

Abby’s House building in downtown Worcester being considered for National Register of Historic Places

Full and original article posted on spectrumnews1.com A downtown Worcester building is being conside...
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Jun 18, 2021

Northborough Girl Scout Troop Bronze Award benefits Abby’s House

Full and original article posted on communityadvocate.com After 180 hours of project work, the nine ...
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Jun 2, 2021

City announces public health vaccination campaign “Get Vaccinated Worcester”

Full and original article posted on telegram.com The city has partnered with nearly 40 groups in a w...
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Jun 2, 2021

‘Get Vaccinated Worcester’ recruits nearly 40 community partners to use physicians to speak 1-on-1 with residents still hesitant about COVID vaccine

Full and original article posted on masslive.com At a Worcester Board of Health meeting earlier this...
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Jun 1, 2021

Janet Finds Safety & A New Beginning At Abby’s House

Story originally posted on telegram.com. Janet was not safe in her home in Puerto Rico where violenc...
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May 14, 2021

8th Annual Spring-Tacular Success!

Thanks to your incredible support during this year’s 8th annual Spring-Tacular, lighting the w...
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May 10, 2021

Daughter of woman aided at Abby’s House now helps at Worcester shelter

Full and original article posted on telegram.com Janet DeJesus was not safe in her home in Puerto Ri...
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May 10, 2021

Abby’S House Receives Grant Funding, Continues To Serve

Full and original article posted on patch.com Abby’s House in Worcester is continuing to provi...
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May 10, 2021

Suburban Propane Provides Catered Mother’s Day Celebration + Stocks the Pantry at Abby’s House

Full and original article posted on prnewswire.com Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a na...
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May 5, 2021

Guest Blog – Keeping Strong Connections In Times Of Crisis

Guest Blog written by the Counseling and Assessment Clinic of Worcester, LLC. The coronavirus pande...
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May 5, 2021

45th Anniversary | Director’s Award Recipient Statement

Joint Statement from Sue, Susan & Peggy It was a pleasure for us to come together as three succe...
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May 5, 2021

45th Anniversary | Director’s Award Recipient Statements

From Gloria Dilendik It is an honor to share this award with Christine Zecker, founder and co-leader...
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Apr 30, 2021

Anna Maria’s Mulrooney taking fundraising on the run for Abby’s House

Full and original article and interview posted on spectrumnews1.com Anna Maria football coach Dan Mu...
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Apr 29, 2021

Congratulations, Patti McKone! 2021 Annette Rafferty Award Winner

Patti McKone has been an active volunteer at Abby’s House for nearly 10 years, providing leadership ...
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Apr 28, 2021

Table Hoppin’: Abby’s House offers a delicious fundraiser

Full and original article posted on worcestermag.com Abby’s House Spring-Tacular fundraiser is a sev...
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Apr 12, 2021

Continuing To Light The Way For Safety, Healing & New Beginnings Through A Global Pandemic & Beyond

The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has led to great loss for many and has impacted the lives of everyo...
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Mar 3, 2021

Abby Kelley Foster, Annette Rafferty, & The Vow To Help Those In Need

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we pause to reflect on two great women who have influen...
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Feb 25, 2021

Table Hoppin’: Chef joins staff at Abby’s House

Maura Stevens is an experienced executive chef who last month accepted the newly created position of...
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Feb 8, 2021

Called To Walk In Abby Kelley Foster’s Footsteps

Back in the mid 1800’s on a farm in Worcester, Massachusetts lived a woman named Abby Kelley Foster....
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Jan 27, 2021

The Promise Is Hope ‘Anxiety Relief’ concerts sharing hope and donations

Full and original article posted on telegram.com Since the release of their debut album, “Where We’v...
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Jan 20, 2021

Celebrating Trailblazers

Here from Executive Director, Stephanie Page, as she remarks on the trailblazers of Abby's House and...
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Jan 20, 2021

Cliff Hakim’s ‘Walk in My Shoes’ follows the path of empathy and kindness

Full and original article posted on worcestermag.com “If the shoe fits,” as the saying g...
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Jan 18, 2021

Worcester homeless shelters receive COVID-19 vaccine, will begin inoculating Tuesday

Full and original article posted on telegram.com The city’s residential congregate care programs and...
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Dec 29, 2020

‘Rage: Sounds Of A Riot’ raises money for Stone Soup, Abby’s House

Full and original article posted on worcestermagazine.com With 2020 being the most calamitous year o...
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Dec 9, 2020

Gift of Giving: What Worcester charities need most this season

Full and original article posted on worcestermagazine.com A big part of the holiday season is not on...
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Dec 7, 2020

Advantage Truck Group ups charitable efforts

Full and original article posted on www.truckpartsandservice.com With food insecurity in New England...
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Nov 2, 2020

Virtual Abby’s House 5K Success!

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Oct 27, 2020

Preservation Massachusetts honors projects in Worcester, Northboro

Full and original article posted on telegram.com Lynn Cheney is doing the best she can to keep her M...
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Oct 16, 2020

Miranda Finds Stability At Abby’s House

They say it takes a village to help raise someone and move them forward on their journey. For me, th...
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Sep 25, 2020

Virtual Abby’s House 5K Participant Information

You are among 583 participants from a total of 22 states and 2 countries who have committed to walki...
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Aug 17, 2020

How To Fundraise For The Abby’s House 5K Run/Walk

Together, we can help end homelessness in our community. When you participate in this year’s Virtual...
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Aug 12, 2020

Announcing the 2020 New England Innovation Finalists

Full and original article posted on Business Wire The Massachusetts Innovation Network is pleased to...
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May 22, 2020

Billerica resident and recent Worcester State grad gives back on commencement day

Full and original article posted on Wicked Local Billerica Instead of wearing her cap and gown on gr...
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May 21, 2020

7th Annual Spring-Tacular Success | A Place To Call Home

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May 11, 2020

Local nonprofits face tighter purse, stronger demand during pandemic

Full and original article posted on telegram.com With many businesses closed, thousands of people ou...
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May 7, 2020

Abby’s House asks for help to continue assisting homeless women

Full and original article posted on The Shrewsbury Post The COVID-19 pandemic has hit us all, howeve...
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May 7, 2020

Abby’s House Starts Giving Campaign, Online Auction Today

Full and original article posted on thisweekinworcester.com WORCESTER- People all over are in need m...
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Apr 28, 2020

2020 Annette Rafferty Award Recipient

Lynne McKenney Lydick has been an active volunteer at Abby’s House for over 20 years, serving on our...
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Apr 16, 2020

COVID-19 Update From The Executive Director

Dear Friends of Abby’s House, I want to thank you for all that you are doing to help keep the ...
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Apr 6, 2020

COVID-19 Update From The Executive Director

Monday, April 6, 2020 Dear members of the Abby’s House community, Amid the growing number of COVID-1...
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Mar 18, 2020

COVID-19 Update

  A Note From Stephanie Page, Executive Director, Abby’s House Monday, March 16, 2020 Dea...
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Mar 9, 2020

Abby’s House Board Member on WCUW – 30 Minutes of Adventure

Abby’s House Board Member, Jackie Williams speaks to Noor Almaslamani from WCUW on her segment...
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Mar 9, 2020

Abby’s House on WCUW – 30 Minutes of Adventure

Abby’s House Development and Communications Specialist, Colleen McGoldrick speaks to Noor Alma...
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Feb 27, 2020

Guest Blog – Strong Women Moving Communities Forward

Read how by working together, the Counseling & Assessment Clinic of Worcester, LLC and Abby's House ...
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Feb 4, 2020

Trauma-Informed Care Training

In 2019, Abby’s House assisted 162 women and 43 children in both our supportive housing and shelter ...
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Dec 11, 2019

Worcester homeless shelters ready for winter influx

Full and original article posted on telegram.com Hotel Grace has hit full capacity every night since...
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Nov 1, 2019

Get some holiday decor at Abby’s House 6th Annual Holiday Bazaar

Full and original article posted on The Shrewsbury Post The non-profit organization Abby’s House wil...
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Oct 30, 2019

5 Things You Need To Know Today in Worcester

Full and original article posted on This Week in Worcester In today’s daily 5 Things You Need to Kno...
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Oct 29, 2019

Abby’s House 5K Run/Walk Success!

Because of your overwhelming generosity, the 10th annual Abby’s House 5K Run/Walk raised $44,0...
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Oct 22, 2019

Abby’s House 5K Run/Walk On Boston 25 News

Watch Boston 25 news segment on the 10th annual Abby’s House 5K Run/Walk held on Saturday, Oct...
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Oct 19, 2019

Donna Thrives At Abby’s House

If it wasn’t for Abby’s House and the generosity of others, I don’t know where I’d be today. My name...
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Sep 27, 2019

How To Fundraise For The Abby’s House 5K Run/Walk

For this year’s Abby’s House 5K Run/Walk there is an exciting and unique opportunity to raise ...
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Sep 10, 2019

Abby’s House celebrates completion of $16.2 million renovation

Full and original article posted on The Millbury-Sutton Chronicle On Wednesday, Sept. 4, Abby’s Hous...
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Sep 5, 2019

The Fabric of A City: Thrift Store Culture in Worcester

Full and original article posted on worcestermag.com Worcester has its fair share of local thrift st...
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Sep 5, 2019

Abby’s House Celebrates Renovation

Full and original article posted on telegram.com Abby’s House celebrated its $16.2 million building ...
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Sep 5, 2019

Abby’s House Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on WNT 6 pm News

Watch Charter TV3 6 p.m. news segment for information regarding the ribbon cutting ceremony for Abby...
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Aug 30, 2019

Welcome to Worcester: 7 things college freshmen should know about the city

Full and original article posted on telegram.com The city’s population swells this time of year, wit...
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Aug 19, 2019

Abby’s House Dedication of Annette Rafferty Women’s Empowerment Center on WNT 10 pm News

Watch Charter TV3 10 p.m. news segment starting at 7:40 for information regarding the dedication of ...
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Aug 14, 2019

Abby’s House Completes Major Overhaul to Enhance Capacity

Full and original article posted on massnonprofit.org Abby’s House, a Worcester nonprofit that provi...
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Aug 8, 2019

Abby’s House Marking Completion of New Center

Full and original article posted on worcesterbusinessjournal.com Abby’s House, a housing, shel...
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Jun 3, 2019

Shrewsbury High students seek to change the world through school project

Full and original article posted on communityadvocate.com Students at Shrewsbury High School are wor...
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May 21, 2019

6th Annual Spring-Tacular Success!

Thank you for making the 6th annual Spring-Tacular, food & beverage tasting event, presented by ...
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May 17, 2019

Abby’s House Spring-Tacular on WNT 10 pm News

Watch Charter TV3 10 p.m. news segment starting at 10:26 for information regarding the 6th annual Ab...
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May 17, 2019

Parlee Jones of Abby’s House receives Renaissance Award

Full and original article posted on telegram.com The Greater Worcester Community Foundation has awar...
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May 8, 2019

Abby’s House to honor 2 with Rafferty Awards

Full and original article posted on telegram.com Abby’s House, a nonprofit providing safe and suppor...
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May 6, 2019

Guest Blog – Building A Stronger Community Together

At Abby's House, we're grateful to all of our neighbors who help support the needs of women and chil...
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Apr 26, 2019

Guest Blog – A Celebration of Rebuilding and Transforming with Eastern Bank

Abby's House is grateful for the support of so many in our community - both individuals and organiza...
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Apr 16, 2019

Abby’s House continues mission after $16M renovation

Full and original article posted on telegram.com For roughly 100 years, 52 High St. has provided saf...
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Apr 12, 2019

Abby’s House’s $16M project nears completion

Full and original article posted on wbjournal.com Abby’s House is nearly finished with a $16.2...
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Mar 6, 2019

Abby’s House on “Worcester Speaks Out”

  Abby’s House Executive Director, Stephanie Page and Development and Communications Spec...
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Nov 6, 2018

9 of the Best Finds From Abby’s House’s Holiday Shopping Bazaar

Check out Clark student, Monica Sager's best finds at the 5th annual Holiday Shopping Bazaar.
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Nov 1, 2018

Abby’s House Thrift Store to hold annual Holiday Shopping Bazaar at temporary Main Street location

Business is good at Abby’s House Thrift Shop as the 30-year-old business tries to make the most of a...
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Sep 29, 2018

John Conceison’s running notes: Abby’s House 5K a rewarding experience for a great cause

One look at our Running Calendar, and there’s no shortage of road races this October. It doesn’t tak...
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Aug 17, 2018

Abby’s House Awarded Targeted Grant To Advance Women

Abby’s House is humbled to have been chosen as one of the recipients to receive an Eastern Bank Targ...
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Jun 22, 2018

This Abby’s House building that shelters and helps women is getting a $16.2M facelift

A historic building in downtown Worcester is undergoing a $16.2 million renovation to better provide...
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Apr 10, 2018

Abby’s House in Worcester to get $16.2M renovation

WORCESTER - An $8.2 million tax-exempt bond will allow Abby’s House to modernize its High Street fac...
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Oct 25, 2017

Abby’s House raising money to renovate Worcester women’s shelter

WORCESTER — In her 60s, retired and unable to afford market-rate housing in Worcester on her limited...
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Oct 5, 2017

Recovery Rocks

Throughout the month of September, Abby's House celebrated National Recovery Month.
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Sep 28, 2017

Poetry from the Women of Abby’s

This poem was written by a group of the women living at Abby's House and read to the staff at our Va...
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Sep 28, 2017

At Abby’s House, Daisy Found Herself Again

Daisy is a survivor of domestic violence. Forced to leave her job and flee her home to escape her hu...
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Apr 20, 2017

Best Of Worcester 2017: The Winners

Abby's House awarded "Best Thrift Store 2017".
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Apr 1, 2017

Family homelessness rises across state, region

WORCESTER — Yacaira Diaz was pregnant with her third child, had lost her job and faced homelessness ...
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Nov 25, 2016

ABBY’S HOUSE – a refuge and a resource

This past summer, on June 7, Abby’s House officially turned 40, an anniversary that has been celebra...
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Nov 3, 2016

Abby’s House celebrates 40 years

Abby’s House started 40 years ago with the goal of providing homeless women and children with a safe...
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Nov 3, 2016

Abby’s House celebrates 40 rewarding years with Friday fundraiser at Mechanics Hall

WORCESTER — Abby’s House, the largest women’s shelter in Worcester, takes the stage to Mechanics Hal...
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Oct 27, 2016

Dianne Williamson: Honoree personifies work of Abby’s House

Daisy Reeves let out a hearty laugh when she recalled the weather on her wedding day in 2007.
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Feb 28, 2016

CEO One on One: Stephanie Page, executive director, Abby’s House, Worcester

Abby’s House in Worcester was founded in 1976 as one of the first shelters for homeless women and ch...
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Feb 4, 2016

Homeless in Worcester: Does the city need more shelters?

Full and original article posted on Worcester Magazine Richard Vaslet’s living situation isn’t ideal...
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Apr 1, 2025

Congratulations, Paula Sasso! 2025 Annette Rafferty Award Recipient

On any given Monday, you can usually find Alaina Olson working in tune with other volunteers down in...
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Sep 18, 2024

Statement On Thrift Shop Incident

In the early hours of Tuesday, September 17, 2024, the Abby’s House Thrift Shop was burglarized. Aft...
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Jul 17, 2024

The Porch Light is On!

On the evening of June 7, 1976, Abby’s House first opened its doors as an overnight shelter. The por...
Read More
Aug 10, 2023

Response to State of Emergency Due to Housing Crisis

With Governor Maura T. Healey declaring a state of emergency due to the rapidly rising numbers of mi...
Read More
Jun 7, 2023

Announcing Our New Executive Director

The Board of Directors of Abby’s House is very pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Orozco, ...
Read More
Feb 22, 2023

‘A Night In The Cold’ Fundraiser Supports Abby’s House

Abby’s House is proud to partner with John Bogaert for his annual “A Night in the Cold&#...
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Feb 14, 2023

A Message from the Abby’s House Board of Directors

 February 14, 2023 Dear friends, colleagues, volunteers, community partners and supporters, I am wri...
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Mar 3, 2022

David Andrews serves pancakes for National Pancake Day at Abby’s House

Abby’s House welcomed David Andrews and the New England Patriots Foundation for National Pancake Day...
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Jul 11, 2021

Abby’s House building in downtown Worcester being considered for National Register of Historic Places

Full and original article posted on spectrumnews1.com A downtown Worcester building is being conside...
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Jun 18, 2021

Northborough Girl Scout Troop Bronze Award benefits Abby’s House

Full and original article posted on communityadvocate.com After 180 hours of project work, the nine ...
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Jun 2, 2021

City announces public health vaccination campaign “Get Vaccinated Worcester”

Full and original article posted on telegram.com The city has partnered with nearly 40 groups in a w...
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Jun 2, 2021

‘Get Vaccinated Worcester’ recruits nearly 40 community partners to use physicians to speak 1-on-1 with residents still hesitant about COVID vaccine

Full and original article posted on masslive.com At a Worcester Board of Health meeting earlier this...
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May 10, 2021

Daughter of woman aided at Abby’s House now helps at Worcester shelter

Full and original article posted on telegram.com Janet DeJesus was not safe in her home in Puerto Ri...
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May 10, 2021

Abby’S House Receives Grant Funding, Continues To Serve

Full and original article posted on patch.com Abby’s House in Worcester is continuing to provi...
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May 10, 2021

Suburban Propane Provides Catered Mother’s Day Celebration + Stocks the Pantry at Abby’s House

Full and original article posted on prnewswire.com Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a na...
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Apr 30, 2021

Anna Maria’s Mulrooney taking fundraising on the run for Abby’s House

Full and original article and interview posted on spectrumnews1.com Anna Maria football coach Dan Mu...
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Apr 28, 2021

Table Hoppin’: Abby’s House offers a delicious fundraiser

Full and original article posted on worcestermag.com Abby’s House Spring-Tacular fundraiser is a sev...
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Feb 25, 2021

Table Hoppin’: Chef joins staff at Abby’s House

Maura Stevens is an experienced executive chef who last month accepted the newly created position of...
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Jan 27, 2021

The Promise Is Hope ‘Anxiety Relief’ concerts sharing hope and donations

Full and original article posted on telegram.com Since the release of their debut album, “Where We’v...
Read More
Jan 20, 2021

Cliff Hakim’s ‘Walk in My Shoes’ follows the path of empathy and kindness

Full and original article posted on worcestermag.com “If the shoe fits,” as the saying g...
Read More
Jan 18, 2021

Worcester homeless shelters receive COVID-19 vaccine, will begin inoculating Tuesday

Full and original article posted on telegram.com The city’s residential congregate care programs and...
Read More
Dec 29, 2020

‘Rage: Sounds Of A Riot’ raises money for Stone Soup, Abby’s House

Full and original article posted on worcestermagazine.com With 2020 being the most calamitous year o...
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Dec 9, 2020

Gift of Giving: What Worcester charities need most this season

Full and original article posted on worcestermagazine.com A big part of the holiday season is not on...
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Dec 7, 2020

Advantage Truck Group ups charitable efforts

Full and original article posted on www.truckpartsandservice.com With food insecurity in New England...
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Oct 27, 2020

Preservation Massachusetts honors projects in Worcester, Northboro

Full and original article posted on telegram.com Lynn Cheney is doing the best she can to keep her M...
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Aug 12, 2020

Announcing the 2020 New England Innovation Finalists

Full and original article posted on Business Wire The Massachusetts Innovation Network is pleased to...
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May 22, 2020

Billerica resident and recent Worcester State grad gives back on commencement day

Full and original article posted on Wicked Local Billerica Instead of wearing her cap and gown on gr...
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May 11, 2020

Local nonprofits face tighter purse, stronger demand during pandemic

Full and original article posted on telegram.com With many businesses closed, thousands of people ou...
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May 7, 2020

Abby’s House asks for help to continue assisting homeless women

Full and original article posted on The Shrewsbury Post The COVID-19 pandemic has hit us all, howeve...
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May 7, 2020

Abby’s House Starts Giving Campaign, Online Auction Today

Full and original article posted on thisweekinworcester.com WORCESTER- People all over are in need m...
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Mar 9, 2020

Abby’s House Board Member on WCUW – 30 Minutes of Adventure

Abby’s House Board Member, Jackie Williams speaks to Noor Almaslamani from WCUW on her segment...
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Mar 9, 2020

Abby’s House on WCUW – 30 Minutes of Adventure

Abby’s House Development and Communications Specialist, Colleen McGoldrick speaks to Noor Alma...
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Dec 11, 2019

Worcester homeless shelters ready for winter influx

Full and original article posted on telegram.com Hotel Grace has hit full capacity every night since...
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Nov 1, 2019

Get some holiday decor at Abby’s House 6th Annual Holiday Bazaar

Full and original article posted on The Shrewsbury Post The non-profit organization Abby’s House wil...
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Oct 30, 2019

5 Things You Need To Know Today in Worcester

Full and original article posted on This Week in Worcester In today’s daily 5 Things You Need to Kno...
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Oct 22, 2019

Abby’s House 5K Run/Walk On Boston 25 News

Watch Boston 25 news segment on the 10th annual Abby’s House 5K Run/Walk held on Saturday, Oct...
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Sep 10, 2019

Abby’s House celebrates completion of $16.2 million renovation

Full and original article posted on The Millbury-Sutton Chronicle On Wednesday, Sept. 4, Abby’s Hous...
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Sep 5, 2019

The Fabric of A City: Thrift Store Culture in Worcester

Full and original article posted on worcestermag.com Worcester has its fair share of local thrift st...
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Sep 5, 2019

Abby’s House Celebrates Renovation

Full and original article posted on telegram.com Abby’s House celebrated its $16.2 million building ...
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Sep 5, 2019

Abby’s House Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on WNT 6 pm News

Watch Charter TV3 6 p.m. news segment for information regarding the ribbon cutting ceremony for Abby...
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Aug 30, 2019

Welcome to Worcester: 7 things college freshmen should know about the city

Full and original article posted on telegram.com The city’s population swells this time of year, wit...
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Aug 19, 2019

Abby’s House Dedication of Annette Rafferty Women’s Empowerment Center on WNT 10 pm News

Watch Charter TV3 10 p.m. news segment starting at 7:40 for information regarding the dedication of ...
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Aug 14, 2019

Abby’s House Completes Major Overhaul to Enhance Capacity

Full and original article posted on massnonprofit.org Abby’s House, a Worcester nonprofit that provi...
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Aug 8, 2019

Abby’s House Marking Completion of New Center

Full and original article posted on worcesterbusinessjournal.com Abby’s House, a housing, shel...
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Jun 3, 2019

Shrewsbury High students seek to change the world through school project

Full and original article posted on communityadvocate.com Students at Shrewsbury High School are wor...
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May 17, 2019

Abby’s House Spring-Tacular on WNT 10 pm News

Watch Charter TV3 10 p.m. news segment starting at 10:26 for information regarding the 6th annual Ab...
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May 17, 2019

Parlee Jones of Abby’s House receives Renaissance Award

Full and original article posted on telegram.com The Greater Worcester Community Foundation has awar...
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May 8, 2019

Abby’s House to honor 2 with Rafferty Awards

Full and original article posted on telegram.com Abby’s House, a nonprofit providing safe and suppor...
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Apr 16, 2019

Abby’s House continues mission after $16M renovation

Full and original article posted on telegram.com For roughly 100 years, 52 High St. has provided saf...
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Apr 12, 2019

Abby’s House’s $16M project nears completion

Full and original article posted on wbjournal.com Abby’s House is nearly finished with a $16.2...
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Mar 6, 2019

Abby’s House on “Worcester Speaks Out”

  Abby’s House Executive Director, Stephanie Page and Development and Communications Spec...
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Nov 1, 2018

Abby’s House Thrift Store to hold annual Holiday Shopping Bazaar at temporary Main Street location

Business is good at Abby’s House Thrift Shop as the 30-year-old business tries to make the most of a...
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Sep 29, 2018

John Conceison’s running notes: Abby’s House 5K a rewarding experience for a great cause

One look at our Running Calendar, and there’s no shortage of road races this October. It doesn’t tak...
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Jun 22, 2018

This Abby’s House building that shelters and helps women is getting a $16.2M facelift

A historic building in downtown Worcester is undergoing a $16.2 million renovation to better provide...
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Apr 10, 2018

Abby’s House in Worcester to get $16.2M renovation

WORCESTER - An $8.2 million tax-exempt bond will allow Abby’s House to modernize its High Street fac...
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Oct 25, 2017

Abby’s House raising money to renovate Worcester women’s shelter

WORCESTER — In her 60s, retired and unable to afford market-rate housing in Worcester on her limited...
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Apr 20, 2017

Best Of Worcester 2017: The Winners

Abby's House awarded "Best Thrift Store 2017".
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Apr 1, 2017

Family homelessness rises across state, region

WORCESTER — Yacaira Diaz was pregnant with her third child, had lost her job and faced homelessness ...
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Nov 25, 2016

ABBY’S HOUSE – a refuge and a resource

This past summer, on June 7, Abby’s House officially turned 40, an anniversary that has been celebra...
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Nov 3, 2016

Abby’s House celebrates 40 years

Abby’s House started 40 years ago with the goal of providing homeless women and children with a safe...
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Nov 3, 2016

Abby’s House celebrates 40 rewarding years with Friday fundraiser at Mechanics Hall

WORCESTER — Abby’s House, the largest women’s shelter in Worcester, takes the stage to Mechanics Hal...
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Oct 27, 2016

Dianne Williamson: Honoree personifies work of Abby’s House

Daisy Reeves let out a hearty laugh when she recalled the weather on her wedding day in 2007.
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Feb 28, 2016

CEO One on One: Stephanie Page, executive director, Abby’s House, Worcester

Abby’s House in Worcester was founded in 1976 as one of the first shelters for homeless women and ch...
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Feb 4, 2016

Homeless in Worcester: Does the city need more shelters?

Full and original article posted on Worcester Magazine Richard Vaslet’s living situation isn’t ideal...
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Apr 1, 2025

Congratulations, Paula Sasso! 2025 Annette Rafferty Award Recipient

On any given Monday, you can usually find Alaina Olson working in tune with other volunteers down in...
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Jul 17, 2024

The Porch Light is On!

On the evening of June 7, 1976, Abby’s House first opened its doors as an overnight shelter. The por...
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Apr 29, 2024

Congratulations, Alaina Olson! 2024 Annette Rafferty Award Recipient

On any given Monday, you can usually find Alaina Olson working in tune with other volunteers down in...
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Apr 25, 2024

Guest Blog: Cultivating Resilience: CAC Is Proud to Celebrate Springtacular 2024 with Abby’s House

By CAC Worcester Presenting Sponsor of the 11th Annual Spring-Tacular Celebration   Spring brin...
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Apr 18, 2024

Guest Blog: Proud to Support Women and Children in the Community

Guest Blog: Proud to Support Women and Children in the Community By Cornerstone Bank Leadership Spon...
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Sep 27, 2023

2023 Virtual 5K Information

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Apr 23, 2023

Congratulations, Ann Stamm! 2023 Annette Rafferty Award Recipient

Ann Stamm began her work with Abby’s House as an overnight shelter volunteer in 1978. As a new resid...
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Feb 14, 2023

A Message from the Abby’s House Board of Directors

 February 14, 2023 Dear friends, colleagues, volunteers, community partners and supporters, I am wri...
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Jan 25, 2023

Guest Blog – Fundraising Events Bring Community Together With a Shared Vision

Guest Blog by AES, Sponsor of the 13th Annual Abby’s House 5K Run/Walk in October 2022 Women, ...
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Nov 10, 2022

Warmth and Support for the Winter Season (Photo Gallery)

As we celebrate many holidays during the October, November, December, and January months, the women ...
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Oct 7, 2022

2022 Abby’s House Virtual 5K Information

Welcome to all Abby’s House Virtual Runners & Walkers! Before you get out and complete you...
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Oct 7, 2022

2022 Abby’s House In-Person 5K Information

Welcome to all Abby’s House In-Person Runners & Walkers! Now that you’re registered,...
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May 3, 2022

Congratulations, Patricia Korandanis! 2022 Annette Rafferty Award Winner

Pat Korandanis has been an active Abby’s House volunteer for over 10 years, since 2008. Pat has dedi...
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Apr 12, 2022

10th Annual Build Day at Abby’s House

On a cloudy Saturday morning, more than 25 college and high school students walked from downtown Wor...
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Dec 22, 2021

Empowering Women, Providing Choices

As the news relays another variant to add to the feelings of loss and uncertainty during a global pa...
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Nov 1, 2021

Lending A Hand To Women In Need

Guest blog from Briana & Aspen, students from Worcester State University: When the words ‘...
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Oct 8, 2021

2021 Abby’s House 5K Participant Information

Thank you to all those who ran or walked virtually, made a donation, or sponsored the race! Your sup...
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Aug 7, 2021

At The Heart Of Abby’s House: 2021 Summer Interns

Since the doors of the shelter first opened in 1976, volunteers have been an important piece to our ...
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May 14, 2021

8th Annual Spring-Tacular Success!

Thanks to your incredible support during this year’s 8th annual Spring-Tacular, lighting the w...
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May 5, 2021

Guest Blog – Keeping Strong Connections In Times Of Crisis

Guest Blog written by the Counseling and Assessment Clinic of Worcester, LLC. The coronavirus pande...
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May 5, 2021

45th Anniversary | Director’s Award Recipient Statement

Joint Statement from Sue, Susan & Peggy It was a pleasure for us to come together as three succe...
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May 5, 2021

45th Anniversary | Director’s Award Recipient Statements

From Gloria Dilendik It is an honor to share this award with Christine Zecker, founder and co-leader...
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Apr 29, 2021

Congratulations, Patti McKone! 2021 Annette Rafferty Award Winner

Patti McKone has been an active volunteer at Abby’s House for nearly 10 years, providing leadership ...
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Apr 12, 2021

Continuing To Light The Way For Safety, Healing & New Beginnings Through A Global Pandemic & Beyond

The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has led to great loss for many and has impacted the lives of everyo...
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Mar 3, 2021

Abby Kelley Foster, Annette Rafferty, & The Vow To Help Those In Need

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we pause to reflect on two great women who have influen...
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Feb 8, 2021

Called To Walk In Abby Kelley Foster’s Footsteps

Back in the mid 1800’s on a farm in Worcester, Massachusetts lived a woman named Abby Kelley Foster....
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Jan 20, 2021

Celebrating Trailblazers

Here from Executive Director, Stephanie Page, as she remarks on the trailblazers of Abby's House and...
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Nov 2, 2020

Virtual Abby’s House 5K Success!

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Sep 25, 2020

Virtual Abby’s House 5K Participant Information

You are among 583 participants from a total of 22 states and 2 countries who have committed to walki...
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Aug 17, 2020

How To Fundraise For The Abby’s House 5K Run/Walk

Together, we can help end homelessness in our community. When you participate in this year’s Virtual...
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May 21, 2020

7th Annual Spring-Tacular Success | A Place To Call Home

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Apr 28, 2020

2020 Annette Rafferty Award Recipient

Lynne McKenney Lydick has been an active volunteer at Abby’s House for over 20 years, serving on our...
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Apr 16, 2020

COVID-19 Update From The Executive Director

Dear Friends of Abby’s House, I want to thank you for all that you are doing to help keep the ...
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Apr 6, 2020

COVID-19 Update From The Executive Director

Monday, April 6, 2020 Dear members of the Abby’s House community, Amid the growing number of COVID-1...
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Mar 18, 2020

COVID-19 Update

  A Note From Stephanie Page, Executive Director, Abby’s House Monday, March 16, 2020 Dea...
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Feb 27, 2020

Guest Blog – Strong Women Moving Communities Forward

Read how by working together, the Counseling & Assessment Clinic of Worcester, LLC and Abby's House ...
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Feb 4, 2020

Trauma-Informed Care Training

In 2019, Abby’s House assisted 162 women and 43 children in both our supportive housing and shelter ...
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Oct 29, 2019

Abby’s House 5K Run/Walk Success!

Because of your overwhelming generosity, the 10th annual Abby’s House 5K Run/Walk raised $44,0...
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Sep 27, 2019

How To Fundraise For The Abby’s House 5K Run/Walk

For this year’s Abby’s House 5K Run/Walk there is an exciting and unique opportunity to raise ...
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May 21, 2019

6th Annual Spring-Tacular Success!

Thank you for making the 6th annual Spring-Tacular, food & beverage tasting event, presented by ...
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May 6, 2019

Guest Blog – Building A Stronger Community Together

At Abby's House, we're grateful to all of our neighbors who help support the needs of women and chil...
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Apr 26, 2019

Guest Blog – A Celebration of Rebuilding and Transforming with Eastern Bank

Abby's House is grateful for the support of so many in our community - both individuals and organiza...
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Nov 6, 2018

9 of the Best Finds From Abby’s House’s Holiday Shopping Bazaar

Check out Clark student, Monica Sager's best finds at the 5th annual Holiday Shopping Bazaar.
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Aug 17, 2018

Abby’s House Awarded Targeted Grant To Advance Women

Abby’s House is humbled to have been chosen as one of the recipients to receive an Eastern Bank Targ...
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Oct 5, 2017

Recovery Rocks

Throughout the month of September, Abby's House celebrated National Recovery Month.
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Aug 20, 2022

Finding Healing Through Joy & Community

As the community begins to slowly open up after a difficult pandemic of more than two years, Abby...
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Jun 1, 2021

Janet Finds Safety & A New Beginning At Abby’s House

Story originally posted on telegram.com. Janet was not safe in her home in Puerto Rico where violenc...
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Oct 16, 2020

Miranda Finds Stability At Abby’s House

They say it takes a village to help raise someone and move them forward on their journey. For me, th...
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Oct 19, 2019

Donna Thrives At Abby’s House

If it wasn’t for Abby’s House and the generosity of others, I don’t know where I’d be today. My name...
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Sep 28, 2017

Poetry from the Women of Abby’s

This poem was written by a group of the women living at Abby's House and read to the staff at our Va...
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Sep 28, 2017

At Abby’s House, Daisy Found Herself Again

Daisy is a survivor of domestic violence. Forced to leave her job and flee her home to escape her hu...
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