Tag: Outreach

Outreach… ” just might be the most important, worthwhile, and rewarding thing you’ll ever do in your life!!” — Merle Burke, President & Founder, Shepherd’s Way

  • Saturday – The Day We Deliver

    Shepherd’s Way

    Monday through Friday we try to work our Partners Program sharing what we have with other groups and organizations whose missions are similar to our own. Saturday is the day that we seek to go out in the field with our Help With Basics Program offering hygiene kits, water and socks to the homeless that… Read more

  • Handing Out Water

    Shepherd’s Way

    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

  • More Homeless People Living in Vehicles

    Shepherd’s Way

    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

  • More Homeless People Living in Vehicles

    Shepherd’s Way

    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

  • Trip to Laconia Homeless Camp

    Shepherd’s Way

    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

  • We Delivered to Homeless Camps

    Shepherd’s Way

    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

  • Brrrr – Cold Is Coming & We Delivered!

    Shepherd’s Way

    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

  • Ending Street Activities

    Shepherd’s Way

    In April of last year, for safety reasons we suspended our street activities in a move that I thought would be permanent. But, people within our organization wanted to continue it with increased safety measures. So, we started up again. However, once again, we are running into situations where the risk is proving to be… Read more

  • Helping with Hygiene

    Shepherd’s Way

    On Tuesday, June 7, through our Help With Basics Program we distributed 60 hygiene kits to our homeless friends in Manchester. Our kits include toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, shave cream, feminine hygiene items for women, shampoo, body wash, hand sanitizer, and pocket combs. Purchasing the items for these kits is a big expense for Shepherd’s Way,… Read more