Mayor's Volunteer Recognition Committee

Are you a fan of the Black Crowes? If so, don’t miss this chance to win tickets to see them LIVE!

For every $25 donation to Nashua PAL, you will be entered into a drawing to win 4 Box Seat tickets to the September 15 concert at Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA.

Grab your raffle tickets at nashuapal.com/blackcrowes

Please see Nashua PAL's update regarding COVID-19:

"Nashua PAL Members and Families,
In partnership with our many youth serving partners, we continue to stay up to date on the latest happenings and recommendations related to COVID-19. We encourage members and families to make decisions that are best for themselves, while also staying up to date on recommendations from trusted sources (www.cdc.gov).

We will continue to make decisions that are in the best interest of our youth, staff, and countless volunteers, and appreciate your understanding during a fluid situation. At this time, we wish to share the following information:

• Nashua Schools are closed March 16-20
• Nashua PAL Youth Safe Haven is closed March 16-20
• We expect some interruption at the Nashua PAL St. Pat’s Gym (will post Monday)
• Nashua PAL is continuing to step up cleaning practices at all locations.
• School lunch for students will be served at select schools (schools/schedule below).

As a volunteer driven organization, we ask our volunteers to come alongside our community in safe practices. We are available to answer questions and concerns as they arise. We ask all individuals representing Nashua PAL to stay in contact with the necessary individuals as we navigate the many programs within our organization.

We ask that any families that rely on Nashua PAL for additional support to reach out to us.

Nashua PAL will continue to consider all options. As information becomes available, we will use our social media and website to notify members.

We wish all of our members and volunteers healthy and safe interactions. We encourage each of you to stay up to date, and look forward to continued success in our community.

Very Best,

Shaun Nelson
Nashua PAL
Executive Director

School Lunch Plan:
Lunches will be available for pickup at the main entrance of five schools, from 11 am to 1 pm, Monday through Friday at the following schools:

Amherst Street Elementary School
Dr. Norman W. Crisp Elementary School
Fairgrounds Elementary School
Ledge Street Elementary School
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Pennichuck Middle School"

For this month's Volunteer Spotlight, we'd like to recognize Bill Porter - a volunteer at Southern NH Medical Center. Congratulations, Bill!

Bill Porter has volunteered over 16 years for Southern New Hampshire Medical Center and giver over 6,800 hours of his time. Bill started out in the messenger office and now volunteers in the Emergency Department Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. He is a compassionate and giving person. He has “adopted” all the staff in the ED and is truly an important member for them physically and morally.
Bill also trained for the Community Emergency Response Team in Nashua and has worked on several drills and responses.

Bill is a retired Vietnam Air Force veteran who diffused bombs as one of his many duties.
Bill has been a member of the Auxiliary for 12 years – Twice taking the leadership role of President. Bill is an excellent example of someone who always treats each individual with respect and cares for their wellbeing. He is one of the most giving people I know. - Jean Barrett, Director of Volunteer Services.

Don't for get to nominate your favorite Nashua nonprofit for this year's Gate City Light Award!

Nashua's "Gate City Light Award" is presented each year to a Nashua agency or nonprofit whose volunteers have demonstrated outstanding service to their organization and the Nashua community through their consistent and dedicated service. Please nominate they agency in Nashua whose volunteers excel in their service to our community. Representatives from agencies may nominate their own agency. Nominate your favorite agency here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C2P22K5

Nominations are now being accepted for this year's Gate City Light Award!

Nashua's "Gate City Light Award" is presented each year to a Nashua agency or nonprofit whose volunteers have demonstrated outstanding service to their organization and the Nashua community through their consistent and dedicated service. Please nominate they agency in Nashua whose volunteers excel in their service to our community. Representatives from agencies may nominate their own agency. Nominate your favorite agency here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C2P22K5

Stay tuned for our upcoming call for nominations for Nashua's "Gate City Light Award"! We'll be accepting nominations for the organization in Nashua that has the BEST volunteers!

For the Mayor's Volunteer Recognition Committee's first Volunteer Spotlight of 2020, we'd like to recognize longtime YMCA of Greater Nashua volunteer Bryna Kamin who recently received the "Y's" Program Volunteer of the Year award for her “exemplary volunteer service” at the organization’s 132nd annual meeting.

Kamin plans dozens of activities for the members including game days, cookie swaps, pot-luck luncheons and book clubs. She also teaches the ancient Chinese game mahjong.
For years, Kamin has spearheaded two successful used book fairs annually, the proceeds of which go to the Y’s fundraising campaign.

On hand to present the awards were Mike LaChance, the Y’s chief executive officer; board chairman Steve Lynn; Katie Parker, executive director of Member Experience; and Kim Adie, director of the Y’s Healthy Living program.

Congratulations again to our Gate City Light Award winner!! End 68 Hours of Hunger!! Thank you to everyone for coming to receive the award!

Congratulations to Family Promise of Greater Nashua for being nominated for the Gate City Light Award! Thank you for everything you do in the Nashua Community!
“The mission of Family Promise of Greater Nashua at Anne-Marie House (AMH) is to support the needs of families experiencing homelessness as they work to achieve sustainable income and self-sufficiency. We do this by providing safe and secure transitional housing, wholesome meals, career search, continuing education and other support services, such as parenting and financial literacy programs.”

Family Promise

Congratulations to Revive Recovery Center for being nominated for the Gate City Light Award! Thank you for everything you do in the Nashua Community!
“Revive Recovery is a non-profit, peer recovery support center. Our mission is to open doors and open minds for the recoverees in our community while providing a wide range of services for their mental, physical and spiritual well being.”

Revive Recovery Resource Center

Happy National Volunteers Day! Thank you to all the volunteers that have put in their time and effort to help out the community!

Congratulations to The Tolles Street Mission for being nominated for the Gate City Light Award! Thank you for everything you do in the Nashua Community!
“To Bring the heart of God to the heart of the City!”

Tolles St Mission

Congratulations to Meals Matter, A Community Lunch Box for being nominated for the Gate City Light Award! Thank you for everything you do in the Nashua Community!
“The mission of Meals Matter is to bring a permanent end to "No Money, No Food" by providing improved access to school lunches to all students.”

Congratulations to St. Joseph’s Community Services Inc. for being nominated for the Gate City Light Award! Thank you for everything you do in the Nashua Community!
“St. Joseph Community Services fosters independence and life enrichment for seniors and other qualified adults through nutrition, social engagement and community services.”

Meals On Wheels SJCS

Congratulations to the United Way of Greater Nashua for being nominated for the Gate City Light Award! Thank you for everything you do in the Nashua community!
"Improving Lives and Strengthening our Communities"

Way of Greater Nashua

Congratulations to Marguerite's Place for being nominated for the Gate City Light Award! Thank you for everything you do in the Nashua Community!
"The mission of Marguerite’s Place, Inc. is to provide the physical, emotional, educational, and social support services homeless women with children need to achieve and sustain self sufficiency."

Marguerite's Place, Inc.

Congratulations to End 68 Hours of Hunger for winning the 2019 Gate City Light Award!! Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a non-profit organization! We look forward to celebrating the winners with all of you!



End 68 Hours of Hunger

Happy National Puppy Day! Find yourself a furry little pal to pet

This is the last week to submit a nomination for the 2019 Gate City Light Award!! The nominations close on Friday March 8th! Make sure you get your votes in today!! See the link below for an easy nomination process!! Don't let your voice go unheard!!
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We want to recognize the 2018 WINNER of the Gate City Light Award. Thank you for everything that you do for the Nashua Community! Don't forget to submit your vote for the 2019 Gate City Light Award Today!
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Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day! Bring a smile to someone's face with an act of kindness today

THERE'S STILL TIME TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS FOR THE GATE CITY LIGHT AWARD!!! NOMINATE TODAY!!!
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There's still time to get your nominations in for the Gate City Light Award!!! Follow the link below to submit your survey!!
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Don't Forget to Cast your nominations for the Gate City Light Award!!! Follow the link below!!
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We could all learn much from Effie Hall.

Volunteer Spotlight: Effie Hall - 12 Years of Volunteering at SNHH! - Southern New Hampshire Health HQ Effie Hall is one of SNHH’s dedicated volunteers and has now been with us for 12 years and given over 2,000 hours of her time! Effie grew up in Natick Massachusetts and was married there. She and her husband had three boys. She also has three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Her best mo...

Happy Compliment Day! Just a simple compliment can improve anyone's day!

Its that time of year again! The Gate City Light Award nominations are underway! Nominate a volunteer group that goes above and beyond for the Nashua Community! Follow the link below for an easy nominating process!


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Happy New Year! Make 2019 the best year it can be!

Happy Ice Cream Day! Enjoy a cone or a cup of your favorite flavor to celebrate!

Happy Veteran's Day. Thank you to all that have served this country and protected our freedom!

Meals On Wheels SJCS is currently looking for friendly, sociable individuals who are interested in delivering meals and performing safety checks for older and disabled adults around Hillsboro County. Dedicate a few hours a week to ensure these individuals, who have difficulty leaving their home, get their meals!

Meals on Wheels - Volunteer Drivers! | Volunteer Greater Nashua

Utilize your gardening skills as well as teach children about healthy eating awareness at Nashua's schools by becoming a school garden volunteer with Grow Nashua! Help make Nashua schools more beautiful and healthy!

School Garden Volunteer | Volunteer Greater Nashua

The Friends of the Nashua Public Library are currently looking to take your unwanted or finished books, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs off of your hands. Unload your these books and media items at the Circulation Desk at the Nashua Public Library.

Book and Media Drive | Volunteer Greater Nashua The Friends of Nashua Public Library accept books and media to resell. This is the main way that we raise funds. We also serve as the feeder service to the Little Free Libraries throughout the city. You can take your donations to the Circulation Desk at the Library.

Do you love to cook? Do you love helping out people in need? The Anne-Marie House is looking for great cooks to either bring food or cook food on site for up to 35 people! You can then sit and eat with these families and share stories!

Calling All Cooks! | Volunteer Greater Nashua

Nashua PAL is looking for volunteers for after school homework help! Spend an hour every week day helping kids finish their homework and help them further their education!

Homework Helper | Volunteer Greater Nashua