CONTACT:  ELLEN SVENSON                                                             
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TEL. 603-883-0295                                                                                    
EMAIL: office@nashuahabitat.org

Nashua – Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity invites those attending the Winter Holiday Stroll to stop by its famous Annual Bake Sale. The event will take place on Saturday, November 28, from 5PM- 9 PM.  It will be held at the United Methodist Church on 154 Main Street, Nashua, New Hampshire (03060).  

Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity’s bake sale has always been a well-known stop during the Nashua Winter Holiday Stroll.  This year the sale will include Arts and Crafts in order to help increase proceeds.  Starbucks Coffee has joined forces with the organization by supplying coffee and hot chocolate, which will be sold along with home-made baked treats.  Arts and Crafts to be featured include items from Karen’s Everyday Beaded Jewelry and Marie Lopez Photography, as well as items donated by Carol Farland.  Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity is preparing to build homes for two families in the spring of 2010.  Proceeds are all directed toward the organization’s efforts to build and renovate houses, “so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which people can live and grow”. (more…)

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Nashua – Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity has begun transitioning to a new website address, a transition that will unfold until December 31, 2010.  The organization’s new website address is www.nashuahabitat.org.  Over the next few months the organization’s website will still be accessible through both its former address (URL) and its new one, at least until the transition is complete. 

Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity’s website address has been www.nashabitat.org since the organization began issuing press releases, newsletters, notices, and potential home applicant information and applications online.  The organization’s website also provides updates on construction projects, its leadership, and fundraising efforts.  Members of the community interested in volunteering will soon be able to register for volunteer hours with an online scheduling system to be released by next spring.  Those interested in donating funds to the organization can also visit the website to contribute online.  The organization is currently working on several projects to help improve fundraising as it prepares to build two homes in the spring of 2010. 

The organization adopted www.nashuahabitat.org as its new official website address during the last meeting of its Board of Directors.  All email addresses will transition as well: any correspondence sent to addresses ending in “@nashabitat.org” will be forwarded automatically to “@nashuahabitat.org.” (more…)

CONTACT: JENNIFER BREEN                                                             
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TEL. 603-883-0295                                                                                   
EMAIL: pr@nashuahabitat.org

Ellen Svenson (far right) with fellow Habitat volunteers at the Nashua Stroll Annual Bake Sale. Photo: Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity.

Having Volunteered for the Organization’s Construction Projects First, Svenson Saw an Opportunity to Improve Fundraising for Habitat Through its Famous Bake Sale 

Nashua – Ellen Svenson began volunteering for Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity three years ago:  “Upon retirement, I started volunteering, working on-site for Habitat.  I enjoyed my weekends working with ‘the guys.’  I’ve always wanted to be involved with Habitat and liked its hands-on approach.  Since I began volunteering I’ve worked on building a ramp for a young man, refurbishing an office into an apartment, and doing the frame-work for a house that would be shipped south (to Alabama) to help a family hit by Hurricane Katrina.  It has been very rewarding.” 

Nowadays, Svenson also runs one of the organization’s most important fundraising events, The Nashua Stroll Annual Bake Sale. (more…)

Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity President Ed Lopez. Photo by Marie Lopez.

Nashua – Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity has announced newly elected officers on its Board of Directors.  Ed Lopez, of Nashua, who has been serving as the organization’s Public Relations Chairman, has been elected President of the Board of Directors.  Marie Lopez, also of Nashua, has been re-elected Secretary of the Board while Chris Houpis, of Amherst, has been elected Assistant Secretary of the Board.  Vice President Peter Dobratz, of Derry, and Treasurer Karen Files, of Milford, are each in the middle of their first two-year term as officers on said Board. 

Each brings a different set of experiences to the Board’s officer team. (more…)

CONTACT: ELLEN SVENSON                                                              
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 04, 2009
TEL. 603-883-0295                                                                                
EMAIL: office@nashabitat.org

An Annual Tradition Returns to the Stroll for a Good Cause

Nashua – Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity will return this year to the Nashua Stroll with its famous annual Bake Sale. The event will take place on Saturday, November 28^th, from 5PM- 9 PM.  It will be held at the United Methodist Church on 154 Main Street, Nashua, New Hampshire (03060).  Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity’s bake sale has always been a well-known stop during the Nashua Stroll.  Despite affordable sale prices on a large variety of home-made pastries and hot chocolate, last year’s proceeds exceeded $1,000.  This year the organization is hoping to double that amount and will include the sale of crafts in order to help increase proceeds.  Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity is preparing to build homes for two families in the spring of 2010.

The organization seeks volunteers for baked good donations and to help run the event.  The proceeds are all directed toward the Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity and the organization’s efforts to build and renovate houses, “so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which people can live and grow”.  (more…)

CONTACT:  Jerry Harrow
EMBARGO: September 28, 2009                                                                 

TEL. 603-883-0295                                                                           
EMAIL: jerry.harrow@nashabitat.org

GREATER NASHUA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CELEBRATES UN WORLD HABITAT DAY

Nashua – Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity is proud to join the United Nations, communities throughout the world, the United States, New Hampshire, and all organizations who are supporting World Habitat Day in their efforts to “reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter.”  World Habitat Day will take place on Monday, October 5, 2009. 

Public Relations Chairman Ed Lopez stated that “the Nashua affiliate of Habitat for Humanity and its President, Jerry Harrow, have been particularly busy over the last few weeks raising awareness of the need for adequate shelter in the Greater Nashua area”.  

World Habitat Day takes place every first Monday of October and has been designated as the day for the entire world to reflect on these issues.  Over the last few weeks Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity has intensified its efforts to increase its pool of applicants for home ownership.  The organization anticipates building three homes between 2010 and 2012.  The organization has also hosted events in the area since the spring to help Greater Nashua area residents understand their efforts in the community – this included a publicity campaign celebrating a local family’s partnership with the organization that reached its 10-year anniversary in May, as well as a Community Fun Day at Greeley Park.  The neighboring Manchester affiliate of Habitat for Humanity is hosting a Deborah Wyndham Concert on October 4th to celebrate World Habitat Day.  

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 for Humanity invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need.

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If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Jerry Harrow, please call Ed Lopez at 603-883-0295 or 603-438-6961; you can also email Ed at ed.lopez@nashabitat.org for the most immediate response.

CONTACT:  Jerry Harrow
EMBARGO: September 21, 2009                                                              

TEL. 603-883-0295                                                                             
EMAIL: jerry.harrow@nashabitat.org

 GREATER NASHUA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PRESIDENT TO STEP DOWN AT THE END OF OCTOBER
Jerry Harrow First Volunteered in 1997 

Nashua – Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity has announced that current President Jerry Harrow will step down after serving as president of the organization for six years.  No successor has been named. 

Harrow began volunteering for the organization in 1997.  He became a member of the Board of Directors in 1999 and has served as President since 2003.  Under Harrow’s leadership the organization has seen substantial growth in the amount of small projects tackled, the organization’s land acquisition, and fundraising capabilities.  Under his direction, the Nashua affiliate for Habitat for Humanity International participated in Operation Home Delivery.  The three-day framing event was held at the Nashua Community Technical College on Amherst Street (now Nashua Community College) in the summer of 2007. 150 volunteers constructed a Home-In-A-Box for the Mobile Alabama Habitat for Humanity affiliate to aid in recovery from Hurricane Katrina.  

Harrow will be stepping down as president but will remain active in the organization: as he leaves his position the organization begins a new phase, busier than it has ever been before with three properties awaiting construction.  He will continue working for Hewlett-Packard, where he has held his private sector job since 1985. 

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 for Humanity invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need. 

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If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Jerry Harrow, please call Ed Lopez at 603-883-0295 or 603-438-6961; you can also email Ed at ed.lopez@nashabitat.org for the most immediate response.

CONTACT:  Stephanie Allen                                                                      
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TEL. 603-883-0295                                                                                    
EMAIL: stephanie.allen@nashabitat.org

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY COMMUNITY FUN DAY
Organization Announces Entertainment for Annual Event 

Nashua – Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity will hold its first annual Habitat for Humanity Community Fun Day on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at Greely Park (100 Concord Street, Nashua, New Hampshire, 03064) from noon to 6:00PM.  The rain date for this event is Sunday, September 20, 2009. 

The organization has announced some of the entertainment for that day.  Scheduled to appear at the half-shell are: the Randozz Band, Jarvis Adams Band, Locked and Loaded Featuring Jackie Lee, Pivot Ministries, Kelly Jameson, Doc Michaud, Nashua South High School Octet, and Jam Lab.  The live entertainment will last for the duration of the event. 

This fun and educational event includes activities for all ages. Some of the exciting things going on will include: exhibitors, a bake sale, raffles, and youth activities. 

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 for Humanity invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need. 

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If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Stephanie Allen, please call Ed Lopez at 603-883-0295 or 603-438-6961; you can also email Ed at ed.lopez@nashabitat.org for the most immediate response.

CONTACT:  Stephanie Allen                                                                      
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TEL. 603-883-0295                                                                                    
EMAIL: stephanie.allen@nashabitat.org

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY COMMUNITY FUN DAY
Events Announced for Annual Event 

Nashua – Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity will hold its first annual Habitat for Humanity Community Fun Day on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at Greely Park (100 Concord Street, Nashua, New Hampshire, 03064) from noon to 6:00PM.  The rain date for this event is Sunday, September 20, 2009. 

Although the organization continues to add events, it can confirm the following: a Bake Sale, Dunk Tank, Raffles, Exhibitors, Youth Activities, Bounce House, and a White Elephant Table.  These events will take place concurrent to performances throughout the day on the half-shell stage.  The raffles include prizes ranging from classes at New Horizons to an autographed Red Sox baseball.  The big mystery surrounds the person who will sit at the Dunk Tank! 

The objective of the day is to provide entertainment for families but to also provide them with the opportunity to learn about Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity’s mission and role in the local community. 

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 for Humanity invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need. 

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If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Stephanie Allen, please call Ed Lopez at 603-883-0295 or 603-438-6961; you can also email Ed at ed.lopez@nashabitat.org for the most immediate response.