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About Brigid’s
House Of Hope

Brigid’s House of Hope was New Hampshire’s first long-term housing program for survivors of human trafficking in New Hampshire and surrounding areas.

Brigid’s House of Hope is working towards a rebuild of our long-term housing program so that we can provide a safe space for survivors to heal and so that we can aid in safe reintegration into the community.

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About Brigid’s House Of Hope

Brigid’s House of Hope is New Hampshire’s first long-term housing program for survivors of human trafficking in New Hampshire and surrounding areas.

Brigid’s House of Hope is here to help support survivors who enter our program. 
We provide a safe space to heal and aid in their aid in their safe reintegration into their community.

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Why Brigid’s?

At Brigid’s House of Hope, our name is a testament to our commitment to providing sanctuary and support for survivors of human trafficking. Drawing inspiration from the name “Brigid”, meaning “power”, “strength”, “vigor”, and “virtue” we aim to emulate these traits in our approach to aiding those in need.

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Our Mission

At Brigid’s House of Hope, our name is a testament to our commitment to providing sanctuary and support for survivors of human trafficking.
Our mission is more than just providing a shelter for survivors; it’s about nurturing hope, fostering healing, and empowering survivors towards a brighter, self-sufficient future.

Survivors

We’ve provided safe housing for 15 Survivors of Human Trafficking

Support Pets

We don’t leave your pets behind. We’ve had the joy of providing housing for 8 emotional support animals.

Hours Of Help

We’ve provided over 2400 hours of case management for our survivors
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Meet Our Board and Staff

The Team Behind Brigid’s

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Board Chair

Audriana Mekula
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Board Secretary

Jennifer Durant
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Board Trustee

Jenny Everett King
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Board Trustee

Sharon Delaney
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Board Trustee

Cristina Oliver
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Board Trustee

Eveleigh Chamberland
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Board Chair

Audriana Mekula

Place of Employment:New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office

Professional Title:Assistant Attorney General

Credentials:JD

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Board Secretary

Jennifer Durant

Place of Employment:Southern New Hampshire University

Professional Title:Assistant Director, National Partner Network I Southern New Hampshire University

Credentials:Masters in Sociological Practice

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Board Trustee

Jenny Everett King

Place of Employment:Home Base Collaborative Family Counseling

Professional Title:Co-Executive Director

Credentials:LICSW

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Board Trustee

Sharon Delaney

Place of Employment:Portsmouth Team Building

Professional Title:Facilitator

Credentials:MA Vocational Rehabilitation

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Board Trustee

Cristina Oliver

Place of Employment:The Artful Life Counseling Center & Studio

Professional Title:Psychotherapist

Credentials:LICSW

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Board Trustee

Eveleigh Chamberland

Place of Employment:Partnership to End Human Trafficking

Professional Title:Creative Associate, Survivor-Advocate & Lived Experience Consultant

Our Journey: A Timeline of Growth and Impact

Brigid’s House of Hope was born from a statewide initiative starting in 2012 to address human trafficking in New Hampshire, leading to the formation of the New Hampshire Human Trafficking Collaborative Task Force. By 2016, aided by Department of Justice funding, the Task Force expanded, underscoring the urgent need for long-term safe housing for survivors. Inspired to fill this void, Bethany Cottrell spearheaded the creation of Brigid’s House of Hope in early 2018.

By October 2018, we launched our awareness and fundraising efforts, officially becoming a nonprofit in March 2019. Our mission and work have since been recognized in prominent local media and at major summits, highlighting our rapid emergence as a key player in the fight against human trafficking, with a steadfast focus on providing survivors with the support and housing they critically need.

In early 2025, we made the decision to transition from a focus on residential care via a safe house program to community-based support for survivors via our rental assistance program. Read our public statement.
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2016
2016

Task Force

NH receives Federal funding to support anti-trafficking efforts and creates a formalized Task Force against Human Trafficking.

2017
2017

Housing Need Identified

Specialized housing services remain unavailable in New Hampshire for victims of Human Trafficking.

Our founder, along with members of the Task Force and community, identify great need for housing services and discuss mission and plan for the first safe house in NH.

2018
2018

Board Formed

A board is formed and Brigid’s House of Hope formalizes with State and IRS. Plans for future are developed.

Brigid’s House of Hope became a nonprofit Rental property opportunity made available to the Board. Currently being renovated.

2019
2019

Further Development

First Annual meeting of the Board held. Building Committee formed. Planning and assessment of rental property underway.
2020
2020

Federal Grant

Received a three-year grant from the Federal government and hired a part time Program Manager
2021
2021

Doors Opened

In 2021 we signed the lease for our house, hired a full-time staff and opened our doors to survivors of human trafficking.
2023
2023

First Graduate From the Program

In 2023, we had our first resident graduate from the Safe House program.
2025
2025

Transition

In 2025, Transition to community-based rental assistance programming for survivors

2016
2016

Task Force

NH receives Federal funding to support anti-trafficking efforts and creates a formalized Task Force against Human Trafficking.

2017
2017

Housing Need Identified

Specialized housing services remain unavailable in New Hampshire for victims of Human Trafficking.

Our founder, along with members of the Task Force and community, identify great need for housing services and discuss mission and plan for the first safe house in NH.

2018
2018

Board Formed

A board is formed and Brigid’s House of Hope formalizes with State and IRS. Plans for future are developed.

Brigid’s House of Hope became a nonprofit Rental property opportunity made available to the Board. Currently being renovated.

2019
2019

Further Development

First Annual meeting of the Board held. Building Committee formed. Planning and assessment of rental property underway.
2020
2020

Federal Grant

Received a three-year grant from the Federal government and hired a part time Program Manager
2021
2021

Doors Opened

In 2021 we signed the lease for our house, hired a full-time staff and opened our doors to survivors of human trafficking.
2023
2023

First Graduate From the Program

In 2023, we had our first resident graduate from the Safe House program.
2025
2025

Transition

In 2025, Transition to community-based rental assistance programming for survivors

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