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New Hampshire Catholic Charities Wins National Award for Program Innovation

New Hampshire Catholic Charities has won a prestigious award from Catholic Charities USA for Recipe for Success, the outreach programs of the New Hampshire Food Bank. Recipe for Success was recognized for their comprehensive and innovative approach to reducing poverty in the community. New Hampshire Catholic Charities was one of three regional Catholic Charities affiliates to be honored with a Centennial Award. Read more.

New Hampshire Catholic Charities 2010 Appeal

A man from the homeless shelter came in all excited about a job. It was at a local college in the kitchen. He needed a new pair of shoes for this job. His shoes were a mess! I was able to help him with our emergency assistance fund. He thanked me at least six times before he left the office. His last comment was “no other person wanted to see me today.”

- New Hampshire Catholic Charities Outreach Worker

The New Hampshire Catholic Charities 2010 Appeal is underway – and your help is needed more than ever. While the news about the economy is getting better, many people in our state are still suffering from job losses, family problems, hunger, and depression.  New Hampshire Catholic Charities has heard the call and has responded; we pray that you will, in turn, support us in this mission with your thoughtful and generous donation.

Catholic Charities served over 80,000 people last year in New Hampshire through the practical work of our programs.  Our parish & community outreach workers in 10 district offices across the state work diligently to provide unemployment support groups in some communities, access to financial assistance, and other services to offer hope and help to those in need.

When you make the choice to give, when you open your heart to help another in need, you perpetuate change and make miracles happen. 

Donate online at www.nh-cc.org.

Envelopes to make a donation and brochures are available at all parishes.
 

Operation Helping Hands

NH Catholic Charities is seeking volunteers, 10 – 15 people, for the week of May 22 to May 29 to travel to New Orleans to participate in Operation Helping Hands. The focus of the week is to help needy homeowners to clean up their neighborhoods and restore their homes. This is the 10th trip that Catholic Charities and Operation Helping Hands (Catholic Charities of New Orleans) have done to New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina. Volunteers must travel at their own expense. Simple meals and basic accommodations will be provided. For more information or to reserve a space, please call Parish and Community Outreach coordinator Leonard Campbell at (603) 528-3035.

Read the article from Parable Magazine, "A Second Helping — Recipe for Success Helping Fight the Cause ofHunger", and watch a video about the Recipe for Success Program.


Looking for Job Training Programs?

The New Hampshire Food Bank, a program of New Hampshire Catholic Charities, is currently recruiting students for their culinary job training program. Students learn basic cooking and food service skills and qualify to take the ServSafe Manager’s exam. The program is for under, and hard to employ adults. Reliable transportation and a commitment to the eight-week course are required. Contact Helen Costello, 669-9725 for more information and to register for an information session.  

   
About New Hampshire Catholic Charities

Annually, more than 70,000 people have access to Catholic Charities’ full spectrum of programs and services including Counseling Services, Adoption Services, Services to Persons with Disabilities, OUR PLACE (for pregnant and parenting teens), St. Charles Children’s Home, Health Care Services, Immigration & Refugees Services, Parish and Community Outreach, and the New Hampshire Food Bank (the state’s only food bank).

New Hampshire Catholic Charities is recognized for our far-reaching system of services and programs through our 10 district offices and other sites throughout the state. Through collaboration with church personnel and city and state officials, New Hampshire Catholic Charities works to improve the well being of all people.

In order to serve those in need, New Hampshire Catholic Charities relies on the generosity of individuals and businesses that recognize the social value in funding our work. In fact, over 90 cents of every donated dollar goes directly to the programs and services of the agency. With their assistance, New Hampshire Catholic Charities is able to provide help and create hope for those in need.

Please visit the New Hampshire Catholic Charities web site at www.nh-cc.org . There you will find information about the organization, a description of programs and services, volunteer opportunities, and ways that you can get involved and assist Catholic Charities with helping the residents of New Hampshire.