Food, toys and donations needed for Ukraine: How to help in your community

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Ukraine donation drive

PORTSMOUTH — Kateryna Ridley, a Dover resident who fears for Ukraine and whose 80-year-old grandmother is still in the region, is spearheading a Seacoast drive for Ukraine, centered in Newington and North Hampton. The drive involves coordination by Coastal MI-BOX, Seacoast Cars and Coffee, the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth and the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce.

The upcoming Ukraine Donation Drive will be held Thursday, April 21; Friday, April 22 and will culminate Saturday, April 23 at Seacoast Cars and Coffee at the Mall at Fox Run in Newington from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Items can be dropped April 21 and April 22 at Coastal MI-BOX, 136 Lafayette Road, North Hampton from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at Seacoast Cars and Coffee from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Donations should be packed by category in sturdy boxes (Lowes, HomeDepot, UHaul boxes preferred); don’t tape the box (to allow for viewing), label each box on two sides with marker indicating the category of aid; please add padding inside the box if necessary to make sure it’s not damaged during shipping.

The items will then be shipped overseas by NuDay. Donations are tax deductible. EIN: 46-2041995 / 501c3

Monetary donations are also accepted online at www.nudaysyria.org or via mail at P.O. Box 4521, Windham, NH 03087. Information about the non-profit, including financial statements, is also available on the website.

NuDay also has a list of its most needed items on Amazon.com. The list is at https://a.co/7TPKvHb. Items must be new, and unexpired and no glass or clothing will be accepted.

Most needed items include:

· Camping supplies (backpacks, batteries, solar chargers and lamps, tents; generators (3-5KW/220V **Desperate need)

· Medical supplies (Acetaminophen/Tylenol including infants; Ibuprofen including infants, antiseptics, bandages, first aid kids, medical gloves, medical scissors, multi-trauma dressing; trauma kits; Pepto Bismol, crutches, canes, wheelchairs

· Hygiene products: diapers, feminine pads, etc; personal care items; kids care items; baby rash cream

· Food: non-perishable, ready to eat, emergency food kits

· Nutrition: baby food, granola and protein bars, protein drinks

Ridley and her husband Dan are selling handmade wooden Ukrainian flags at etsy.com/listing/1178365950/ukrainian-flag-handmade-wooden-sign-door. All proceeds will be donated to help people in the region where Kateryna's family is from.

Portsmouth Community Scholarships now accepting donations

PORTSMOUTH — In December 2019, the Portsmouth City Council approved the recommendations of the trustees of the trust funds to consolidate several underfunded accounts into five, newly-created Portsmouth Community Scholarship Funds that combined accounts with fund balances too small to generate enough investment interest to make annual awards.s.

The Trustees of the Trust Funds have established five community scholarship funds in support of the following areas of scholastic accomplishment and educational and vocational aspirations: Portsmouth Community Scholarship – Arts; Portsmouth Community Scholarship – Athletics; Portsmouth Community Scholarship – Higher Education, Generally; Portsmouth Community Scholarship – Technology/Trades; Portsmouth Community Scholarship – Science, Technology, Engineering, Math.

These scholarships are open to all students who are Portsmouth residents, not just to students at Portsmouth High School. The trustees established a secure portal on the city website that allows individuals and businesses to donate. Click on the “Make a Donation” button in the middle of the cityofportsmouth.com homepage, or go directly to cityofportsmouth.com/city/trustees-trust-funds-scholarships. Donations may be made on the site by electronic check (no fee) or by credit card (the 2.9% fee goes to the service provider and is not retained by the city). Check donations may also be mailed to Portsmouth Community Scholarships c/o Trustees of the Trust Funds, City Hall, One Junkins Ave., Portsmouth NH 03801. Donors receive a letter confirming tax deductibility for the amount of their donations, to the extent of the law.

Dover400 is fundraising

DOVER — Dover400 is currently underway with two fundraising campaigns, “$400 for 400,” an effort to solicit 400 donors at $400 to celebrate Dover’s 400th anniversary; and also “The 1623 Society” with membership available for a donation of $1623. All proceeds will support the activities planned throughout 2023. Donations may be sent to Dover400, 24 Chestnut St., Dover, NH 03820. For more information, please visit www.Dover400.org.

Donate socks for homeless shelters at Sullivan Tire locations on the Seacoast

From now until May 1, Sullivan Tire is holding a Sock Drive to help those experiencing homelessness remain warm and healthy. Pictured left to right are Laurie Fadden from their Human Resources Department and Vice President of Marketing, Paul Sullivan.
From now until May 1, Sullivan Tire is holding a Sock Drive to help those experiencing homelessness remain warm and healthy. Pictured left to right are Laurie Fadden from their Human Resources Department and Vice President of Marketing, Paul Sullivan.

NORWELL, Mass — Sullivan Tire values making a difference in the communities that they serve. From now until May 1, they are holding a Sock Drive to help those experiencing homelessness remain warm and healthy. Socks are one of the most requested items from individuals and families experiencing homelessness, yet they are the least donated for those in need.

Sock Boxes are located at over 100 Sullivan Tire auto service, commercial truck centers, and wholesale locations throughout the New England region to gather donations from anyone who is looking to participate. They ask that donated socks be new, but can be any color, style or size from infants to adults.

The goal is to collect 300,000 pairs of socks across all locations from every division and donate them to homeless shelters that serve the local communities where Sullivan Tire stores are located.

Bloomin’ 4 Good: Granite State Choral Society selected to benefit in brand new Hannaford Floral Program

ROCHESTER — Brighten up your day with a bouquet of flowers that gives back in the local community. Granite State Choral Society has been selected by local Hannaford store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the brand-new Hannaford Bloomin' 4 Good Program for the month of April. GSCS will receive a $1 donation for every Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker purchased at the Hannaford locations in Rochester in April.

The Hannaford Bloomin' 4 Good Program is an easy way for shoppers to give back as part of the regular shopping routine. Every Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker sold supports a non-profit local to the Hannaford in which it was purchased. For more information about the Hannaford Bloomin' 4 Good Program, please visit hannaford.bloomin4good.com.

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