Capital City Classic Road Race - June 23rd
10K road race, held during Concord Market Days, where 50% of funds raised will support the Friends Program.
If you are not a runner, you can help by volunteering at the race. Sign up here.
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Bead It! Fundraiser
Saturday, May 12th
Do a little Mothers Day and/or Graduation Day shopping at Bead It! and help support the Emergency Housing Program.
30% off all sales will be donated to our family shelter to help provide assistance and support to the 8 families and children that we serve.
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Spring Appeal
Our Spring fundraising appeal is underway. We have a goal of
raising $20,000 but we need your help.
Every dollar
donated makes a difference.
You can make a difference to someone right here in our community by supporting the Friends Program and donating today.
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Save The Date - GOLF!
Our 21st annual Golf Tournament, to benefit the Youth Mentoring Program, will be held on
Monday, September 10th at the Concord Country Club.
More information will be available in the coming months but contact
Laura Scott if you would like information about exclusive sponsorship opportunities.
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Shop at Rite Aid to Support the Youth Mentoring Program
KidCents
and your in-store & online purchases at Rite Aid will be rounded up to the next whole dollar amount. Your change can go to our Youth Mentoring Program and make a meaningful difference in the lives of local children.
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Friends RSVP is part of a regional group seeking the public's input regarding access to transportation across the region.
If you live in Belknap County, Merrimack County (excluding Hooksett) and the towns of Hillsborough, Deering and Windsor from Hillsborough County, please fill out this quick
survey
. Thank you
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Do you want to support the Friends Program by getting more involved? Are you interested in seniors having meaningful opportunities to volunteer in their community?
If yes, we are looking for volunteers to serve on the RSVP Advisory Committee, which provides input and advise to staff and Board of Trustee members on the
RSVP Program.
If you are interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity, contact
Susan Smith, Senior Programs Director, for more information.
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Do you belong to a neighborhood group, service organization, or workplace giving collaborative? If so, we would love to be a guest speaker at an upcoming meeting to let others know what the Friends Program does.
Contact us if interested.
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Youth Mentoring Orientations
Make a difference in the life of a Merrimack County young person and be a mentor. The first step is attending an orientation that will introduce you to our program and outline what's involved.
Upcoming orientation:
Wednesday, May 30th
Tuesday, June 26th (Teens Only)
Wednesday, July 19th
Thursday, August 9th
Orientations are from 4:30-7pm (Teen Orientation is 1-3:30pm) at the Friends Program office, 202 North State Street, Concord.
Step up and step in to help a needy child.
Call 228-0108 for more info.
