Charitable Giving

BroadHopper · 11-30-2009, 06:14 PM

is a great organization that makes sure the money goes to those who deserves it. Administration cost is very low and gets my vote. er money.

I would steer clear of NH Easter Seals. Extremely high administrative costs. Google the name and you will read.

winniplayhouse · 11-30-2009, 09:39 PM

In the spirit of giving, I wanted to let you know that the Winni Playhouse will be collecting non-perishable food donations which will be donated to a local food pantry at all performances of our Youth Ensemble production of Charlotte's Web. Performances are this Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm and the same next weekend (Dec. 4-6 and 11-3). However, even if you aren't interested in seeing the show (27 great local kids performing!) you are welcome to drop off food donations anytime during that time period and we'll be happy to deliver them along with the rest of the donations. We're generally open 10:30-4:30 - in the Alpenrose Plaza at the Weirs.

Argie's Wife · 11-30-2009, 11:50 PM

The local food pantry (Alton), hospice (Wolfeboro), and a church (Laconia).

I second Broadhopper's comments. Each year we have a shopping list of non-profits that solicit our town for money. Their requests are placed on the warrant article for voters to approve or reject (Alton is SB-2). Our Budget Committee always asks what the administrative costs run and discuss the overhead vs. the value of service. Some of the costs are amazingly high, while others are low (or none!).

SteveA · 12-01-2009, 08:43 AM

We donate time and money.

Our list:

NH Humane Society
Gilford Community Church and Youth Center
The Carey House
The Boys and Girls Club
Saint Vincent DePaul
Salvation Army

Often the time you can give to any "charity" is as important as any money you send.
Plus, sometimes charity pays off. We won a "raffle" prize at a NH Humane Society event... a spectacular "Quilt Lady" quilt!

In good times and bad, charity has always been a budget item for us.

angela4design · 12-01-2009, 09:57 AM

A lot of the people in the community come together with time and money for the WLNH Children's Auction. I like knowing that my donations stay in the Lakes Region and help struggling families.

I went to the Auction the year that the elementary school kids brought in the Gingerbread house, "for kids who can't afford things". It was enough to bring tears to my eyes, and I've been a contributor ever since!

jmen24 · 12-01-2009, 09:57 AM

Couple of the locals that we support, even though not technically in the Lakes Region, but the Sunapee/Dartmouth Region.

Our towns newly started food pantry.

We also support CHaD.

ishoot308 · 12-01-2009, 10:37 AM

This year my wife and I found a wonderful charity sponsored by the Salvation Army and JC Penney It's called "Angel Tree". Basically you are purchasing Christmas presents for those in need in any area of the state you want.

You pick the area of where the person you want to help lives, you then pick the age of the person you want to help, it can be from an infant to a retired person. You buy the presents anywhere you want, then wrap and deliver them to the local Salvation Army in the area you selected.

I selected a 74 year old retired woman in Laconia who only asked for a warm blanket and some pots and pans... Needless to say, this lovely lady will be quite warm under her new blanket/s this Christmas with lots of pots and pans and a many other goodies we bought for her.

It's a great feeling to know you can help the many deserving people in need who are having a hard time making ends meet. Many of these people do not have the basic living necessities.

Here is a link to Angel Tree... http://angel.jcpenney.com/

Dan

Pine Island Guy · 12-01-2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmen24

We also support CHaD.

I can't say enough about what a gem we have in NH with CHaD (Children's Hospital at Dartmouth). Spend some time there as a volunteer and you can see the incredible and compassionate work they do for children and their families. They got some great national exposure and recognition on this past Sunday's "Extreme Home Makeover" too!!

More info here - CHaD

Thank you CC for starting this thread, timely topic and there are so many worthy causes that really need peoples support this time of year!!

PIG

Argie's Wife · 12-01-2009, 01:06 PM

CHaD is a great program - they helped us when our first baby was a preemie and they're helping us now with our second child with special needs. Excellent program and very professional. Can't say enough good things about CHaD!

ITD · 12-01-2009, 03:19 PM

Hmmm, I've sent money to the Center Harbor Food pantry in the past, but from comments on other threads I think I may have been had.......

11-30-2009, 06:14 PM	#1
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,608 Thanks: 3,243 Thanked 1,113 Times in 799 Posts	Lakes Region United Way is a great organization that makes sure the money goes to those who deserves it. Administration cost is very low and gets my vote. er money. I would steer clear of NH Easter Seals. Extremely high administrative costs. Google the name and you will read. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

12-01-2009, 08:43 AM	#4
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Great Thread! We donate time and money. Our list: NH Humane Society Gilford Community Church and Youth Center The Carey House The Boys and Girls Club Saint Vincent DePaul Salvation Army Often the time you can give to any "charity" is as important as any money you send. Plus, sometimes charity pays off. We won a "raffle" prize at a NH Humane Society event... a spectacular "Quilt Lady" quilt! In good times and bad, charity has always been a budget item for us. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

12-01-2009, 09:57 AM	#5
angela4design Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 353 Thanks: 45 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	WLNH Childrens' Auction A lot of the people in the community come together with time and money for the WLNH Children's Auction. I like knowing that my donations stay in the Lakes Region and help struggling families. I went to the Auction the year that the elementary school kids brought in the Gingerbread house, "for kids who can't afford things". It was enough to bring tears to my eyes, and I've been a contributor ever since!

12-01-2009, 09:57 AM	#6
jmen24 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,139 Thanks: 223 Thanked 319 Times in 181 Posts	Couple of the locals that we support, even though not technically in the Lakes Region, but the Sunapee/Dartmouth Region. Our towns newly started food pantry. We also support CHaD. Last edited by jmen24; 12-01-2009 at 11:25 AM.

12-01-2009, 10:37 AM	#7
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,353 Thanks: 2,419 Thanked 5,341 Times in 2,090 Posts	Angel Tree This year my wife and I found a wonderful charity sponsored by the Salvation Army and JC Penney It's called "Angel Tree". Basically you are purchasing Christmas presents for those in need in any area of the state you want. You pick the area of where the person you want to help lives, you then pick the age of the person you want to help, it can be from an infant to a retired person. You buy the presents anywhere you want, then wrap and deliver them to the local Salvation Army in the area you selected. I selected a 74 year old retired woman in Laconia who only asked for a warm blanket and some pots and pans... Needless to say, this lovely lady will be quite warm under her new blanket/s this Christmas with lots of pots and pans and a many other goodies we bought for her. It's a great feeling to know you can help the many deserving people in need who are having a hard time making ends meet. Many of these people do not have the basic living necessities. Here is a link to Angel Tree... http://angel.jcpenney.com/ Dan

11-30-2009, 09:39 PM	#2
winniplayhouse Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 205 Thanks: 32 Thanked 58 Times in 41 Posts	In the spirit of giving, I wanted to let you know that the Winni Playhouse will be collecting non-perishable food donations which will be donated to a local food pantry at all performances of our Youth Ensemble production of Charlotte's Web. Performances are this Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm and the same next weekend (Dec. 4-6 and 11-3). However, even if you aren't interested in seeing the show (27 great local kids performing!) you are welcome to drop off food donations anytime during that time period and we'll be happy to deliver them along with the rest of the donations. We're generally open 10:30-4:30 - in the Alpenrose Plaza at the Weirs.

11-30-2009, 11:50 PM	#3
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	The local food pantry (Alton), hospice (Wolfeboro), and a church (Laconia). I second Broadhopper's comments. Each year we have a shopping list of non-profits that solicit our town for money. Their requests are placed on the warrant article for voters to approve or reject (Alton is SB-2). Our Budget Committee always asks what the administrative costs run and discuss the overhead vs. the value of service. Some of the costs are amazingly high, while others are low (or none!).

12-01-2009, 01:06 PM	#9
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	CHaD is a great program - they helped us when our first baby was a preemie and they're helping us now with our second child with special needs. Excellent program and very professional. Can't say enough good things about CHaD!

12-01-2009, 03:19 PM	#10
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,939 Thanks: 481 Thanked 695 Times in 390 Posts	Hmmm, I've sent money to the Center Harbor Food pantry in the past, but from comments on other threads I think I may have been had.......