Category: Blog/News

  Shepherd’s Way is looking for a donation of 100 towels for the new shelter at 200 Elm Street. Any amount donated would be greatly appreciated.   Also, we just got a request from a shelter for a donation of hygiene items.   THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT Read more

When we do outreach, we try not to focus on how and why people end up living on the streets or in a tent somewhere. Our mission doesn’t include challenging or judging anything. It’s about helping people in need to meet their most basic survival needs in life which include food, water, clothing, shelter, and… Read more

When we first started Shepherd’s Way eight years ago, we made contacts up in the White Mountains and over in Maine in Franklin, Somerset and York counties. And we still keep in touch. There have been times when we’ve had surpluses of clothes that we’ve shared with outreaches in Maine because the Greater Manchester Area… Read more

A quiet act of kindness offered with dignity and respect can mean the world to a person who is struggling to survive. Read more

We thank the Unitarian Universalist Church of Manchester, NH for its support during these bitter cold winter months.  We’ve been in need of gloves, hats, and socks for our unhoused friends, and the UU has really delivered for us. We are blessed to have its support. Read more

One of the greatest coping skills that one can develop is the ability to pause in the face of adversity. Pausing to assess situations gives one time to think things through and avoid making hasty, irrational, decisions. Read more

From my personal experience, I have found that street outreach is best delivered through a low-key, relational, trauma‑informed model, one that respects the dignity of those that need support. Every homeless person that I’ve ever met has shown me inherent dignity and spiritual strength. Thus, my role as an outreach worker is to coach them… Read more

We are delighted to be working with Isaiah 61 Cafe in Laconia. Check them out. They have a wonderful program to help the homeless. Here is their website address: https://isaiah61cafe.org Read more

Shepherd’s Way   Candid Congratulations on your new Seal Hello there, Congratulations! You’ve earned a 2026 Gold Seal of Transparency. Showcase your Seal on your organization’s website and social platforms to highlight your achievement and share your status with potential funders. Your Seal gives you access to a unique sharable full profile link, use it… Read more

We just finished our third shopping spree this week for 39 Beech Street Engagement Shelter. We love helping the folks there out. This trip for food we got 108 oranges, 360 granola bars, 1,440 peanut butter crackers, 6 loaves of bread, 24 cans of soup, 4 large jars of grape jelly, and 3 large jars… Read more