New Hampshire Catholic Charities :



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	What does New Hampshire Catholic Charities do and what programs and services do you offer? The programs and services that we offer include: New Hampshire Food Bank St. Charles Children's Home Health and Senior Care Services (includes eight rehabilitation and nursing centers) Parish and Community Outreach Immigration and Refugee Services Counseling Services Adoption Services Service to Persons with Disabilities OUR PLACE for pregnant teens Project Rachel Elderly Services Information and Referral Services Do you have to be Catholic to receive services through New Hampshire Catholic Charities? No. We serve people because we are Catholic and not because the people we serve are or are not. You do not need to be Catholic to receive help through New Hampshire Catholic Charities. What portion of my contribution goes to the Diocese of Manchester? Though New Hampshire Catholic Charities is the service arm of the church, it is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your gift to New Hampshire Catholic Charities will be used to support the mission, clients, and programs of New Hampshire Catholic Charities. How is New Hampshire Catholic Charities related to the Diocese of Manchester? New Hampshire Catholic Charities is the service arm of the Diocese of Manchester, but we are a separate 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with our own finance department, policies and procedures, bank accounts, and human resources department. I donated to the Bishop's Charitable Fund. Is that the same thing as giving to New Hampshire Catholic Charities? No. A donation(s) made to the Bishop's Charitable Fund is not the same as giving to New Hampshire Catholic Charities. Donations made to the Bishop's Charitable Fund are for diocesan charitable donations. Donations for New Hampshire Catholic Charities must be made out to New Hampshire Catholic Charities and mailed to: New Hampshire Catholic Charities PO Box 686 Manchester, NH 03105-0686 Or to donate on-line, Click Here Does New Hampshire Catholic Charities serve the entire state of New Hampshire? Yes. New Hampshire Catholic Charities has district offices located throughout New Hampshire and our services and programs are offered to any one in need located within the borders of our state. Click here for service locations. Is New Hampshire Catholic Charities part of a national organization? Yes. New Hampshire Catholic Charities is a member and affiliate of Catholic Charities USA, one of the nation's largest private networks of social service providers. Catholic Charities' agencies and institutions nationwide provide vital social services to people in need, regardless of their religious, social, or economic backgrounds. Catholic Charities USA supports and enhances the work of its membership by providing networking opportunities, national advocacy and media efforts, program development, training and technical assistance, and financial support. Who does New Hampshire Catholic Charities serve? New Hampshire Catholic Charities serves the poor and vulnerable of all faiths and socioeconomic backgrounds throughout the state. How can I give to New Hampshire Catholic Charities? Charitable donations are the foundation of the work of New Hampshire Catholic Charities. It is only because of the generosity of our donors that we are able to offer our many programs and services. It is through gifts of all sizes that we have the ability to serve those in need in New Hampshire. To learn more about ways you can help, please click here. What opportunities are there for volunteers? Volunteers are essential to the work that we do at New Hampshire Catholic Charities. Without their support, we would not be able to provide all the services that we offer to those in need. Volunteer opportunities range from sorting food at the New Hampshire Food Bank to volunteering time to visit people at one of our rehabilitation and nursing centers to being part of an event committee. For a list of current opportunities, click here . I have some clothing and household items to donate. Does New Hampshire Catholic Charities accept these types of donations? New Hampshire Catholic Charities does not generally accept clothing or household items. However, St. Vincent de Paul Society thrift stores do and we often refer people in need of clothing/household item assistance to St. Vincent de Paul Society thrift stores. Please visit the following link for store locations/contact information: http://www.svdpusa.org/Stores/tabid/62/Default.aspx?state=NH#bop Can I support New Hampshire Catholic Charities without giving a financial donation? Yes. We have many opportunities for volunteering, in-kind donations, and advocacy. Click here for a listing of ways you can help. Where should I mail my donation to? Donations can be made out to New Hampshire Catholic Charities and mailed to: New Hampshire Catholic Charities PO Box 686 Manchester, NH 03105-0686 Don't forget, you can donate online too! Click here. Can a representative from New Hampshire Catholic Charities come to my organization to speak about your programs and services and how you are helping people in need? Absolutely! If you would like to learn more about New Hampshire Catholic Charities or if you would like a representative to come to your organization and speak about our organization, please call John Gennetti, Vice President of Development, at 603-669-3030, ext. 240. If you have a question or concern that is not represented here, please call us at 603-669-3030.

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