United Way of the Greater Seacoast Holiday Guide : Page 2
Features 6 seeking a sanctuary Nicole Dodge* goes back to New Generation – the women’s shelter that instilled her with the tools she needed to survive years ago – to return the favor as a volunteer. By Louise Lloyd Owen 23 Bonds that Go Beyond Volunteering for Big Brothers Big Sisters didn’t just connect big sister Bobbie Gaudes with little sister Lisa Soule for a limited amount of time. Twenty-three years later, their friendship continues. By Jennifer Adams *Indicates that name has been changed. Departments 3 Quick Finder A quick collection of all the organizations that would love to have you as a volunteer. 7 Organization Directory Background and contact information for each program in the respective towns. 13 By the numbers The stats behind a handful of Seacoast programs and how they are changing lives. tips FOr usinG this GuiDe: • Use the Quick Finder on page 3 to quickly find categories of need. • Form a group of friends or coworkers to “adopt” a family or individual. • Start a collection drive by placing a decorated carton where employees and customers can see it. List items needed and the recipient agency. • Take up a collection to purchase much-needed gift certificates or vouchers. • Contact a nursing home to find out who might need a visit on the day of the holiday. • Remember, most agencies need assistance prior to the holiday, not the day of. United Way of the Greater Seacoast (UWGS) is a locally governed nonprofit organization working to advance the common good by focusing on the building blocks for a good life: education, income, and health. UWGS develops, supports, and works in groundbreaking partnerships in the Greater Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place and create opportunities for a better life for all. and download this guide online at www.uwgs.org. United Way of the Greater Seacoast Volunteer Action Center provides this information based upon submissions from area organizations. Each organization listed bears sole responsibility for the information and opportunities identified, including, but not limited to, all of the organization’s activities, selection of volunteers, and the terms and conditions of participation. United Way bears no responsibility for the activities, programs, and actions of those organizations. 2 Give Back | 2009 Find year-round opportunities contents
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