Friends Program

[Volunteer NH @VolunteerNH]

We are so grateful for the donations coming in to support the essential needs of @AmeriCorps members - who tackle pressing challenges within our communities like ensuring that children succeed in school and other pressing issues

#AmeriCorps
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[Friends Program @FriendsProgNH]

TWO DAYS LEFT TO DONATE!! Friends Youth Mentoring Program is currently accepting backpacks filled with much-needed school supplies, gift cards, and financial donations to assist the families we serve through August 24th! Support a Concord youth in need!

https://t.co/kml4V4lwUJ

[Friends Program @FriendsProgNH]

Friends Youth Mentoring Program is currently accepting backpacks filled with much-needed school supplies, gift cards, and financial donations to assist the families we serve through August 24th! Support a Concord youth in need!

https://t.co/kml4V4lwUJ

[Friends Program @FriendsProgNH]

Today we wanted to share this amazing letter from one of our RSVP Coordinators, Karen Densmore. These days you may see her grocery shopping for home-bound seniors, or gardening at Concord Coalition to End Homelessness's Resource Center- if you, thank her for being awesome!

[Friends Program @FriendsProgNH]

Friends Youth Mentoring Program is currently accepting backpacks filled with much-needed school supplies, gift cards, and financial donations to assist the families we serve through August 24th! Support a Concord youth in need!

https://t.co/kml4V4D7Mh

[Friends Program @FriendsProgNH]

Fran Philippe, RSVP volunteer, and her Backpack Program team at Friends of Forgotten Children have been creatively collaborating with Penacook School Food Services to continue providing food for children through the Pandemic. Check it out here! https://t.co/NGeG0LRCq9

[Friends Program @FriendsProgNH]

We are so grateful to everyone who has donated during #NHGives! In just 24 hours, 44 donors raised $6,350 for the Friends Program! These funds will have immediate impact on the seniors, youth, and families being served by our programs. From all of us here at Friends: THANK YOU!!!

[Friends Program @FriendsProgNH]

#NHGives is starting in ONE HOUR!! NH Gives is encouraging donors to share their stories with their friends, using these #unselfie signs to promote their favorite nonprofits- just print, snap, and share. We can't wait to see and read your #nonprofit stories!

[Friends Program @FriendsProgNH]

Just 1 DAY to go for #NHGives2020! You can visit https://t.co/4tZcykn5t0 to make a donation, right at 6PM tomorrow night. The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation will be matching the first 250k donated- one donation, twice the impact!

[Volunteer NH @VolunteerNH]

Are you ready to learn how to affect change on the issues that matter most to you?

Join Stephen Pimpare of @UofNH for his session, "Civics 101: How Does Policy Change Happen, and What Can You Do About It?" on 6/24: https://t.co/HpdEUng3Co

Learn more: https://t.co/bJXPJGKvqx

[Friends Program @FriendsProgNH]

Do you know of anyone in need of food, clothing or household items? The Friends of Forgotten Children is currently operating curbside pickup food pantry services and social-distancing friendly clothing/household items for free to anyone in need, from 9am to 7:30pm every Thursday.

[Friends Program @FriendsProgNH]

Community Gardens Part Two: #greenthumb

Addie, Cris, and Bob were back at it again this weekend, planting food at the Newmarket Community Garden for the church that operates a local food pantry. #Community gardening take lots of planning, love, and team work. #foodsecurity

[Friends Program @FriendsProgNH]

Keller Williams Metro's annual #KWRedDay seeks to Renew, Energize, and Donate to their community each year. Last week, they dropped off food and toiletries from the drive they held and the shopping they did. Thank you so much KW Metropolitan!

[Friends Program @FriendsProgNH]

United Baptist Church of Concord has purchased countless cases of toilet paper, paper towels, and food, facilitated by Kathi. They have also organized a home cooked meal delivery service, bringing large casseroles to feed our families. Thank you Donna for organizing this!

[Friends Program @FriendsProgNH]

Steve Gamlin and the Beach Bums purchased a stove for us to replace one that had caught fire. Since that time, the Beach Bums have shopped for us and delivered food on several occasions, including a home-cooked Easter dinner. A special thank you to Steve’s mom for that!

[Friends Program @FriendsProgNH]

Community Gardens Part One: Raise the Roof!

Addie Tarbell, RSVP Program Coordinator, and several RSVP volunteers assembled a garden shed at the Newmarket Community Garden on Thursday. Thank you Emmanual, Cris, George, Bob, and Addie!

[Friends Program @FriendsProgNH]

During COVID, Friends Emergency Housing has been supporting children’s remote learning & helping clear any barriers . We communicate w/ schools & assist with advocating. With more computers for families, we are providing website information for child-friendly activities

[Friends Program @FriendsProgNH]

Seniors & disabled people are often forgotten during hard times; Friends volunteers are ensuring that doesn’t happen by writing cards & notes. Friends has sent 100s of cards recognizing them while still maintaining safe distancing. Contact [email protected] to volunteer.

[Friends Program @FriendsProgNH]

Friends Emergency Housing provides short-term help for families w/ staples, diapers, personal hygiene items. Supporting families takes a village; we are grateful for donations during COVID. @BGCA_Clubs, Baptist Church, @ConcordSAU8 & others. To help: 228-1463.

[Friends Program @FriendsProgNH]

COVID-19 impact: Single mom w/ 2 daughters in Friends Youth Mentoring Program lost her job. Mentors bought food; Friends provided gift cards, connected them to food pantry, food resources. Collaboration provided the needed support! 603-228-0108 or [email protected] to mentor