Category: Blog/News

  • April Has Been Another Busy Month

    Shepherd’s Way

    We’ve had a busy month so far in April. We’ve done a lot with the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness and with our own outreach. We’ve met up with some very interesting folks who’ve formed groups on their own (non 50c(3)’s) to help the unhoused and we applaud their efforts. We handed out a lot… Read more

  • Balmy Weather

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    We went to Veteran’s Park this morning. We usually meet an older bunch of unsheltered people there. The weather was a balmy 56 degrees, a welcomed situation for those who live outside in the cold. Handed out water, snacks, hats, blankets, gloves, and backpacks. One individual had no coat and knowing how quickly the weather… Read more

  • Just A Smile

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    Unsheltered homeless people are frequently dehumanized — by such things as trauma, addiction, circumstances and fear of others. But we should never forget that they are human beings and, as such, deserving of kindness and compassion. We can help an unsheltered homeless person by making them feel seen, loved and worthwhile. Just a smile or… Read more

  • Week In Review

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    First of all, we were saddened to hear of the death of one of our long-time homeless friends, Bobby H. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne and had a rough go of it living unsheltered on the streets of Manchester, NH. R.I.P. Bobby. As for the week, as usual… Read more

  • Deliveries Galore

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    We put out a lot of items this week, clothes, snack packs, hygiene kits, gloves, boots. We hit the ground running on Monday and kept going all week. We picked up some new volunteers which is always good. It’s awesome to have young people come into our group with fresh ideas. Sanitation is a difficult… Read more

  • We Won’t Forget Him

    Shepherd’s Way

    Thursday, February 15 was a very busy day for our outreach. We started at 6:30 a.m. and went to resource centers in Manchester and Concord, New Hampshire, and to several parks and shelters. We handed out hundreds of items and at one park we met a bunch of young people who were half frozen. We… Read more

  • When People Offer to Help

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    We are always moved when people contact us and offer to help, either through donations or by volunteering. We’re all in this thing called life together, and it’s such a wonderful thing when people show kindness and caring for each other and when they try to lift up or help others in need. It’s what… Read more

  • SHEPHERD’S WAY – Volunteer Opportunities

    Shepherd’s Way

    This offers an overview of the levels of participation available for individuals who would like to volunteer their time to Shepherd’s Way. Further descriptions of volunteer opportunities are available on our About page. SHEPHERD’S WAY HAS THREE LEVELS OF VOLUNTEERISM LEVEL 1 – LEADERSHIP Volunteer on our Board of Directors or as an officer of… Read more

  • What a busy month January was!

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    We had our hands full in January. We got call from homeless assistance programs to help unsheltered flood victims who were living in tents along the Merrimack River in NH. We got calls for assistance from as far away as Somerset County in Maine. We purchased tents, sleeping bags, tarps, food, water and other items… Read more

  • How you can help – Hand out snack packs!

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    Here’s a simple but effective way to make a difference! Put together your own snack packs (get your family to help!), keep them in your car, and if you see a homeless person give it to them. Nutritious ideas: Applesauce, pudding, nut butter pouch or cup Beef Jerky, fish in a pouch, Bumble Bee snacks,… Read more