Category: Blog/News
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Handing Out Water
During this heat wave we’re experiencing in our area we’re doing what we can to distribute water to our homeless friends. We are purchasing large quantities of bottled water and distributing it to shelters and day programs and we are taking it directly to the streets. Hydration is very important and, we do what we… Read more
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Safe Sleeping Sites – Why Not in Our Area or Your Area?
Here is a link to a unique initiative, Safe Sleeping Sites, that is taking place in San Diego to help the homeless. I sent it to the Mayor’s Office in Manchester, NH, our service area, as a recommendation to assist the homeless in our community. We shall see what type of response it generates. Maybe… Read more
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More Homeless People Living in Vehicles
We are running into a lot of homeless people these days who are living in their automobiles. When we do we try to lend a helping hand to them by offering them hygiene kits, water, tents and tarps and other items. If you know of anyone living under such conditions give us a call at… Read more
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More Homeless People Living in Vehicles
We are running into a lot of homeless people these days who are living in their automobiles. When we do we try to lend a helping hand to them by offering them hygiene kits, water, tents and tarps and other items. If you know of anyone living under such conditions give us a call at… Read more
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June, 2023 – A Busy Month
The month of June was a busy one for Shepherd’s Way. We received many donations of clothes and we gave things out to our homeless friends as fast as we got them. We brought a large amount of food and water to a homeless camp in need and gave out the following items to shelters… Read more
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Thank You, Bombas!
We just got an awesome donation of socks from Bombas and it was such a blessing for us and for the people that we serve. Socks are the number one clothing item that homeless people request of us and we give out thousands of pairs every year. This runs into a huge expense for our… Read more
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Trip to Laconia Homeless Camp
On Tuesday, May 9, Shepherd’s Way traveled from Manchester to a homeless camp in Laconia, New Hampshire to assist 50-60 people living in tents in the woods. We delivered pairs of pants, socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, body wash, hand sanitizer, shampoo, adhesive bandages, kleenex, dental floss, shave cream, and razors. Our next visit will include water,… Read more
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We Delivered to Homeless Camps
On Saturday, March 11, we went to several different homeless encampments in the Greater Manchester Area of New Hampshire. Four of us (Emily C., Ward B., Kathie R., and myself) handed out razors, feminine hygiene items, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, hand sanitizer, body wash, gloves, thermal underwear, boots, hoodies, hats, and shoes. We met up with… Read more
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Brrrr – Cold Is Coming & We Delivered!
Just handed out 60 ‘care bags’ to our homeless friends who are trying to survive in tents and under tarps in the frigid cold. We gave them scarves, hats, gloves, and mittens. On February 3rd and 4th, the weatherman is predicting temps as low as -35 degrees in our area and -60 degrees up North.… Read more
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Just Delivered to Waypoint
Just made a delivery of 75 hats to Waypoint in Manchester. Waypoint put out a request for hats for teenagers in a shelter that they operate. It’s great to be able to share our surpluses with other organizations. It gives the homeless a greater chance at getting what they need. Read more