Gearing up for the 2011 season
Dates have been solidified for this year's shelter season.
Serving Welcoming Growing in Christ
177 North Main Street w Concord w New Hamsphire w 603.225.5491
HOPE STARTS HERE . . .
We will be opening on Friday, Dec. 9th and are very excited to announce that our full management team will be back for another year! Donn Belair, with help from some of our prior year guests, has been busy cleaning and repairing cots, etc... in preparation for the opening.
Training sessions have come and gone but if you are still interested in volunteering, click on the "Volunteer Application" link on this page and send the complete form to:
First Congregational Church, UCC
177 N. Main Street
Concord, NH 03301
We will be working closely with our friends at Open Hands and Rise Again this year to collaborate on meeting the needs of our guests.
We have already received commitment from Concord Hospital to supply us with new pillows and blankets.
We look forward to working with our seasoned volunteers and all our any new ones. We are thankful for all the support we have been receiving.
Red Cross Heroes: Cold Weather Shelter
First Congregational Church & South Congregational Church
During the 2010 Heroes Breakfast, the American Red Cross-Granite Chapter honored outstanding people or groups who gave selflessly to their communities. One group were two churches in Concord NH who together have rallied over 200 volunteers each year to manage the Cold Weather Shelter program for the homeless community in the Concord area.
Ongoing Shelter Needs:
Coffee & Creamers
Sugar & Sweet 'n' Low
Hot Cocoa
Socks
Toiletries
Laundry Detergent
Steve Mitchell, rest in peace
Contact Donn or Terry:
email concordshelter@gmail.com
if you are interested in volunteering for the 2011-12 season.
