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Local Affiliate Seeks the Presence and Support of Local Businesses at Annual Event

Nashua – Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity is seeking local sponsors for the regional “Take A Hike for Humanity” event to be held at Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, Massachusetts and Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey, New Hampshire on Saturday the 30^th and Sunday the 31^st of May this year.  The Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity is participating in the fundraising event this year.

Sponsorship packages range from $2,500 to $10,000. Sponsorship packages offer businesses, clubs, and individuals an opportunity to gain exposure as outstanding members and supporters of our community and the Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity. Sponsorship arrangements for all budgets and commitment levels have been developed.  “This is a great opportunity for new businesses to gain exposure and for those participating in the event to familiarize themselves with the good will and support of many local businesses, clubs, and individuals” stated event founder and director Ron Dyer.

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.  Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need. 

To sponsor the Hike, please visit www.takeahikeforhumanity.org and www.takeahikeforhumanity.dojiggy.com.  For more details please email takehike@nashabitat.org or ron.dyer@habitatmanchester.org. (more…)

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The organization is still looking for interested applicants and for volunteers to help begin construction in the spring

Nashua – Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity will hold a Habitat Information Night meeting for those who are interested in applying or who have already submitted applications for homes.  Those interested in volunteering for construction projects, beginning this spring, are urged to attend. The meeting will be held this coming Monday, April 13^th, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at the Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity Annex Office, Main Street United Methodist Church, 154 Main Street, Nashua, New Hampshire (03060).  The application process, requirements for applicants, possible ways in which applicants might overcome obstacles in the application process, and an explanation of how families are ultimately selected will all be discussed during this meeting.  Current volunteer needs, particularly for Construction Team Leaders to help direct inexperienced volunteers, will be discussed. 

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.  Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need. 

If you are interested in volunteering for the Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity, this meeting will also include a thorough discussion of the organization’s mission, history, and the specific volunteer needs in the area.  Everyone is welcome.  Please reserve your space at this meeting by contacting President Jerry Harrow at office@nashabitat.org; over 40 volunteers and applicants attended last month’s Habitat Information Night, potential volunteers and potential home applicants are urged to reserve a space at the meeting as soon as possible.  (more…)