Local Charity House Hosts Food and Wine Fundraiser

December 1, 2011

Delicious food and wines from New Hampshire restaurants and wineries, a silent auction full of holiday shopping potential and live music – all in the name of helping local children and families in need. This is the goal of Homeward Bound, a food and wine tasting event to be held Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 6:30 until 9:30 at the Radisson Hotel in Nashua. All proceeds from the event will benefit Anne-Marie House (AMH), a transitional housing program for children and families experiencing homelessness.

Individual tickets are $50 each and reserved tables of eight are available for purchase at a discounted rate of $45 per person. Tickets include food and wine samplings, live music, goodie bags and special success stories from families that have graduated from Anne-Marie House. A large silent auction will also be available and includes signed sports memorabilia, jewelry, gift certificates for a variety of services and weekend getaway packages. Tickets can be purchased online here or by calling (603) 883-7338, ext. 5.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available, are tax-deductible and start at as little as $100. For more information please contact Jennifer Lorrain, AMH Director of Development, at (603) 883-7338, ext. 5 or Jennifer.Lorrain(at)annemariehouse.org.

Since 2005, Anne-Marie House has served the needs of local children and families experiencing homelessness by providing safe and temporary housing, wholesome meals, transportation, continuing education and other support services such as parenting classes and financial literacy workshops. Nearly 90% of Anne-Marie House families achieve independent and sustainable housing and nearly 90 cents of every dollar donated to AMH directly supports resident families and children.

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Annual 5k to Fight Homelessness

September 15, 2011

The Anne-Marie House, a transitional housing program in Hudson, NH, is hosting their fourth annual fundraising 5k on September 18, 2011. The 5k will benefit the program, which is designed for children and families in the greater Nashua area experiencing homelessness.

The housing program has served the needs of local children and families since 2005 by providing safe and temporary housing, wholesome meals, and continuing education. The program also offers parenting classes and financial literacy workshops. Nearly 90% of families in the program achieve independent and sustainable housing and nearly 90 cents of every dollar donated to the program directly helps these families.

Walkers participating in the 5k will leave the starting line at the First Baptist in Nashua at 2:15 PM; runners will begin at 3 PM. Preregistration for the 5k is only $20 per person, or $25 on the day of the event. Registration is now open online and will be available until the day of the event. Day-of registration begins at 1 PM, September 18.

Medals will be awarded to the top finishers in each age group. The first 200 participants will receive t-shirts and free chowder will be provided by Weathervane Seafood Restaurant to participants after the race. A special series of educational grants will be provided to participants walking on behalf of a school. Live entertainment will also be a highlight.

To register or find out more, click here, or contact Jennifer Lorrain, Anne-Marie House Director of Development, at 603-883-7338, extension 5, or jennifer.lorrain(at)annemariehouse.org.

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