We would like to ask all of our volunteers and supporters to bring along friends and family to our Annual Bake Sale at the Nashua Stroll!

You can read about the Nashua Stroll and our Bake Sale, including details of time and location at the Nashua Telegraph website by clicking here.

This Saturday, we’ll continue supporting Southern NH Rescue Mission (40 Chestnut Street, Nashua) to put in emergency and handicapped egress that will allow for a new basement dormitory. Specifically, we’ll hang drywall around the mechanical closet in the main dorm area, and continue hanging drywall in the adjacent hallway. This is all indoor work.

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The fall 2009 issue of the GNHFH newsletter has been released.

You can access it at GNHFH Affiliate News – Fall 2009.

Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity is looking for a volunteer who is willing to lead the Newsletter Distribution efforts.   What this responsibility entails:

- Working with the US Post Office on our Bulk Mail Account (keeping track of balances and filling out a form when a mailing takes place).

- Picking up the newsletter at the printer.

- Folding, stuffing, and sealing our newsletter.

- Sorting the newsletter into two groups before mailing it.

- Requesting volunteers (through an email list our organization will provide) to help assemble the newsletter mailing.

This work takes place four times a year.  All of the work mentioned above can be done in one day; it is generally more comfortably spread over three days: 1) a day to pick up the newsletter from the printer, 2) a day to fold the newsletters and stuff them, 3) a day to visit the postal office for mailing.

We’re looking for a volunteer willing to learn the process with supervision during two mailings and who can take the leadership role after those two times.  You will have ample support in this role: newsletter work attracts a good amount of volunteers.

If you’re interested: email the Public Relations Committee at pr@nashabitat.org.

Lots of opportunities coming up in the next 10 days! Please help where you can with this upcoming even on 9/13 noon-6pm at Greeley Park in Nashua. Event Details

Here is what we still need help with:

1. Print/post the Habitat for Humanity Community Fun Day Flyer. Download it. You can also email friends & family about the event.
2. Join us for the final meeting for planning the event is next Tuesday at 6:30pm at the Habitat office – always room for more.
3. Drop by and get a Volunteer Assignment for the day of the event next Weds at 6:30pm at the Habitat office. We will be assigning jobs and timeslots at this meeting. If you can’t attend, but still want to help. Email FunDay@nashabitat.org and request a volunteer slot.
4. Bake some goodies to sell at the Bake Sale to be held at the event.
5. Drop by before or during the event and see if you can help out.
6. Lastly, just come to the event, enjoy the free entertainment with your whole family. And perhaps…

• Play the games, win a prize
• Join in a race/competition
• Purchase treats at the bake sale
• Jump around in the Bounce House!
• Learn more about Habitat for Humanity & other community organizations
• Win a prize in one of the raffles
• Try to dunk someone in the Dunk Tank (Sponsored by Peters Auto Center)

Thanks for making this event a great success!

-Jerry

We invite you to join us for our first annual “Habitat for Humanity Community Fun Day“.  Our goal is to promote awareness in the area regarding the need for affordable home ownership.  This event will take place at Greeley Park, on Concord St. in Nashua on Sunday, September 13, 2009 from noon to 6:00pm. The rain date for this event will be Sunday, September 20, 2009.

This fun and educational event includes activities for all ages. Some of the exciting things going on will be: exhibitors, a bake sale, raffles, youth activities, and day-long entertainment at the half shell.

We are seeking participation from local businesses and organizations to make this a successful event.  Consider showcasing your business, providing community service information, or offering a youth activity as an event exhibitor.

Businesses may also donate merchandise or services, gift certificates, or provide a sponsorship of any the day’s various activities.

Please help us to make this event a success. We appreciate donations and exhibitor responses to be received before Monday, August 31, 2009.    In appreciation for support your business/organization will be listed in the event program and linked from this website. Please contact us by either leaving a message in the “upcoming community event” mailbox at 603-883-0295 or emailing us at FunFair@nashabitat.org.  Thank you for your consideration.

Some event sponsorship suggestions:

• $400 – Trophies / Ribbons / Prizes
• $250 – each Canopy
• $200 – each Bounce House
• $150 – Helium Balloons
• $175 – Dunk Tank

In addition, if you would like to exhibit at the event, we are asking for a $25.00 donation for a 10’ x 10’ spot to showcase your business & an item to be raffled off at the event. Bring your own tables and optional canopy.

Note: No selling may occur in the park but you can hand out promotional items, flyers, and coupons.

Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for homes to be built in Nashua, Milford, and Wilton.

If you are having difficulty qualifying for home ownership elsewhere and you are in need of a home – or if you know anyone in these circumstances – please contact our office… Home Ownership Applications and further information can be found by clicking below.

Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity would like to remind all volunteers and members of the community who are interested in helping people in need by building and renovating houses to support the Arts for Charity event taking place this weekend.

Arts for Charity, an event sponsored by Ceaser Photography, Sara Prindiville Photography, Warm Stone Studio, and Studio 99 Nashua will take place on the weekend of Friday June 19^th, Saturday June 20^th, and Sunday June 21^st of 2009 at Studio 99 Nashua, in the Picker Building, 99 Factory Street Extension, Nashua, New Hampshire (03060).  All proceeds will benefit Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity.

On Friday the 19^th a Wine and Cheese Reception will be held from 7:00pm to 9:00pm – music will be provided by The Bryan Thomas Trio.  On Saturday the 20^th and Sunday the 21^st the event will be open to the public from 12:00pm to 5:00pm each day.

We help create simple, decent houses to foster communities in which people can live and grow.  We are grateful to those who have organized Arts for Charity for helping us sustain this mission!  Please show your support by attending the event!

Directions can be found by clicking here.

CONTACT:  Jerry Harrow                                                                 
EMAIL: jerry.harrow@nashabitat.org

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TO HOLD MEETING FOR POTENTIAL HOME APPLICANTS
Organization in Need to Increase Applicant Pool 

Nashua – Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity will hold a Habitat Information Night meeting for those who are interested in applying for homes in Milford, Nashua, and Wilton.  The meeting will be held this coming Tuesday, June 23rd, 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.  While the organization’s volunteer needs will be discussed, it is placing special emphasis on the application process. (more…)