News & Events

SJCS now has a new look for their online donation giving page.  This new page allows SJCS to gather more information about online donations.  Donors are now able to select what their donation is for and if it is in honor of or in memory of a friend or loved one.  SJCS will also have additional tabs for the Annual Appeal, Ballroom Gala and Holiday Gift Program in the coming months.  Be sure to check it out by clicking the yellow DONATE Online button at the top of this page.

Every year at the Annual Picnic, St. Joseph Community Services (SJCS) recognizes a business organization within the community that demonstrates outstanding support for the Meals on Wheels Program.  This year’s Community Partner of the Year Award recipient was Makibie www.makibie.com of Merrimack, NH.  Founder and CEO Robert Maille and Operations Manager Dawn Largy were present to accept the award.

Makibie is a research and development house dedicated to the art and science of the customer experience. They fuse together passion, innovation, and eBusiness expertise to help companies create products and services that leverage organic business strengths, break through market standards, and delight customers.

When SJCS was in need of a new, updated website they were thrilled when Makibie not only agreed to create the new website, but offered to perform the regular monthly maintenance at no cost to the agency.  Through the years, Makibie has continued to work one on one with SJCS to update the website content and help keep it looking fresh and new.  The website gets lots of compliments from the community and is a vital tool that allows SJCS to spread the word about Meals on Wheels! 

SJCS is proud to recognize Makibie’s unstinting support to the agency.

St. Joseph Community Services (SJCS), the provider of Meals on Wheels and Community Dining throughout Hillsborough County, held its 31st Annual Picnic for hundreds of area seniors on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at the Alpine Grove in Hollis, NH. 

Picnic favorites such as chicken and ribs, tossed salad, pasta salad, baked beans, and yummy strawberry shortcake were served.  Seniors were able to spend time together with good friends and make new ones.  There were many opportunities to enjoy some good old-fashioned fun with activities including ‘horseracing’, line dancing, bingo and plenty of raffle prizes.  They enjoyed a performance about senior issues and the celebration of the aging process by the Seacoast Repertory Theatre group “Senior Moments”. 

Every year at the picnic, St. Joseph Community Services recognizes a business organization within the community that demonstrates outstanding support for the Meals on Wheels Program.  Makibie www.makibie.com of Merrimack, NH received this year’s Community Partner of the Year Award.  Founder and CEO Robert Maille and Operations Manager Dawn Largy were present to accept the award.

Since its founding SJCS has served more than 10 million meals to an elderly, disabled and often isolated population.  SJCS served 448,409 meals last year, this is 28,501 more meals than the previous year and the need continues to grow.

On August 3, 2010, St. Joseph Community Services hosted a retirement party at the Nashua Senior Activity Center to honor Ellie Allard’s 29 years of service.  Ellie served as the Site Coordinator for Sullivan Terrace South in Nashua.  At the party Ellie was honored by many coworkers, family members and friends.

Thank you, Ellie, for all your years of service to St. Joseph Community Services!  We will miss your optimistic spirit, warm smile and dedication to our agency.

We are pleased to announce that Rebecca Fregeau has accepted the position of Receptionist/Development Assistant at our Administrative Office in Merrimack.  Please be sure to welcome Rebecca to our team when you see her or speak with her on the phone!

If you enjoy playing poker come out and play some games of chance to benefit St. Joseph Community Services (SJCS), the provider of Meals on Wheels on August 31, 2010 through September 9, 2010.

This poker fundraiser will be held at The Manchester Bingo Center which is located at 165 John Devine Drive in Manchester (just off South Willow Street). The phone number is (603) 622-2882.  Doors open at 4pm on weekdays and 12pm on weekends and close at 1am.

This is a huge fundraiser for SJCS so please consider coming out to have some fun while benefiting a great cause.  Good luck!

St Joseph Community Services (SJCS), the provider of Meals on Wheels and Community Dining throughout Hillsborough County, will hold its 31st Annual Summer Picnic for area seniors on Thursday, August 19, 2010 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Alpine Grove in Hollis, NH. 

Picnic favorites such as chicken and ribs, tossed salad, pasta salad, baked beans, chips and yummy strawberry shortcake will be served.  Seniors are able to spend time together with good friends and make new ones.  There will be lots of opportunities to enjoy some good old-fashioned fun with many activities including ‘horseracing’, line dancing, bingo and plenty of raffle prizes.

Tickets are $13.00 and may be purchased at any one of the 12 SJCS sites around Hillsborough County.  To find the site closest to you visit www.mealsonwheelsnh.org or call 424-9967.

Since its founding SJCS has served more than 10 million meals to an elderly, disabled and often isolated population. Fundraising dollars touch every meal we serve.  We served 419,908 meals last year, this is 37,300 more meals than the previous year and the need continues to grow. 

If you would like to help SJCS meet this ever increasing need by making a donation online please visit www.mealsonwheelsnh.org or send a donation to us at St. Joseph Community Services, PO Box 910, Merrimack, NH, 03054.  If you would like to make a difference in an elder’s life by volunteering please visit our website or call 603/424-9967.

St. Joseph Community Services fosters independence and life enrichment for seniors and other qualified adults through nutrition, social engagement and community services.

St. Joseph Community Services (SJCS), the provider of Meals on Wheels and Community Dining throughout Hillsborough County, hosted March For Meals Day on March 24, 2010.  Mayor Ted Gatsas of Manchester, Mayor Donnalee Lozeau of Nashua and Selectman Barbara Miller of  Peterborough participated in this event to show their support for the community’s seniors and homebound disabled.

“In this economy, it is important that we continue to bring attention to the much needed services we provide.  We are grateful for the assistance we receive from Mayor Gatsas, Mayor Lozeau and Selectman Miller and their participation in the March for Meals Program,” said Meghan Brady, President for SJCS.

SJCS serves 1,650 meals a day throughout Hillsborough County.  Their caring staff and volunteers bring a meal, a smile and a friendly visit every day.  They are proud of their 33-year history enriching lives with a warm meal, social connection and independence.

March For Meals is a national campaign, initiated by the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA), which seeks to raise awareness of senior hunger and to encourage action on the part of the local community.  On March 24, 2010, elected officials from all across the U.S. and Canada showed their support for the Meals on Wheels Program in their city by delivering meals to the elderly and homebound disabled.  For more information please contact Paula J. Telage, Special Events Coordinator at 424-9967 or ptelage@sjcsinc.org. 

St. Joseph Community Services fosters independence and life enrichment for seniors and other qualified adults through nutrition, social engagement and community services.

St. Joseph Community Services (SJCS) is proud to announce that Mr. Lawrence L. Streb has generously agreed to serve on its Board of Directors. 

Mr. Streb has more than 14 years of experience providing financial and wealth management advice.  He earned a Master’s Degree in Geophysics from Penn State University.  He joined Merrill Lynch in 1985, briefly left to become Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Chesterton, a Boston based international industrial firm, and then returned to Merrill Lynch in 1997.  Mr. Streb obtained his CFP® certification in 2000, and his CRPS®, Chartered Retirement Planning Specialist” in 2008 (both awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards), he also was awarded CIMA® – The Certified Investment Manager Analyst designation in 2006.  Mr. Streb specializes in financial, trust & estate planning issues and is the team’s equity Portfolio Manager under the PIA program.  He works closely with pre-retirees, business, medical and municipal organizations. 

Mr. Streb is happily married to Linda Syiek who is an OB/GYN physician working in an exclusively all women physician group in Bedford, New Hampshire.  They are the proud parents of three children.

St. Joseph Community Services (SJCS) is proud to announce that Mr. Richard Plamondon has generously agreed to serve on its Board of Directors. 

Mr. Plamondon has worked at St. Joseph Hospital since 1974 and was promoted through several positions in the Department of Finance to his current position as Chief Financial Officer; a post he assumed in 1992.  His role includes the responsibility to develop short and long term financial strategies to insure sufficient funds are available to meet the organization’s objectives.

Mr. Plamondon was awarded his Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration by Rivier College and was awarded his Master of Business Administration by Southern NH University.

St. Joseph Community Services (SJCS), the provider of Meals on Wheels and Community Dining throughout Hillsborough County, will be holding March For Meals Day on March 24th.  Mayor Donnalee Lozeau of Nashua, Mayor Ted Gatsas of Manchester and Selectman Barbara Miller of Peterborough will participate in the event to show their support for the community’s seniors and homebound disabled.

“In this economy, it is important that we continue to bring attention to the much needed services we provide.  We are grateful for the assistance we receive from Mayor Lozeau, Mayor Gatsas and Selectman Miller and their participation in the March for Meals Program,” said Meghan Brady, President for SJCS.

March For Meals is a national campaign, initiated by the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA), which seeks to raise awareness of senior hunger and to encourage action on the part of the local community.  On March 24th, Mayors and elected officials from all across the country will show their support for the Meals on Wheels Program in their city by delivering meals to the elderly and homebound disabled.  Last year, over 1,550 U.S. and Canadian mayors delivered meals on Mayors for Meals Day.  For more information please contact Paula J. Telage, Special Events Coordinator at 424-9967 or ptelage@sjcsinc.org.

St. Joseph Community Services fosters independence and life enrichment for seniors and other qualified adults through nutrition, social engagement and community services.

A very special thank you to the individuals, businesses, organizations and churches that helped us provide a little bit of holiday cheer for our Meals on Wheels participants!

Please support these fine businesses, organizations and churches and thank them for helping us with our Holiday Gift Tag Program:

Active Shock, Inc., Manchester
Amherst Lions Charities, Inc., Amherst
Amherst Yoga, Amherst
Bedford Friendship Quilters Guild, Manchester
Cedar’s Café, Nashua
Citizen Bank, Manchester
Congregational Church of Amherst, Amherst
Hannaford Supermarket, Bedford,
Hewlett Packard, Andover, MA
Home Instead Senior Care, Manchester
Immaculate Conception Parish, Nashua
Kiwanis Club of Hudson, Hudson
Law Warehouses, Nashua
Lindt & Sprüngli, Inc., Stratham
Manchester Subaru, Manchester
Matina’s Hair Care, Nashua
Merrimack Chamber of Commerce, Merrimack
Merrimack Middle School, Merrimack
Milford Lions Club, Milford
Milford Rotary Club, Milford
Nashua Crossing, Nashua
Ocean Bank, Merrimack
Ocean Bank, Nashua
Our Lady of Mercy, Merrimack
Quota Club, Merrimack
Resurrection Parish, Nashua
River of Life Church, Amherst
Rotary Club of Merrimack, Merrimack
Subaru of Milford, Milford
Subaru of Nashua, Nashua
St. Catherine’s Church, Manchester
St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Bedford
St. Francis School, Litchfield
St. John Neumann Catholic Community, Merrimack
St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Nashua
St. Patrick Church, Nashua
St. Paul Lutheran, Amherst
The D.W. Diner, Merrimack
The Merrimack Quilters, Merrimack
The Rsec Academy, Amherst
Visiting Angels, Auburn
YogaBalance, Manchester

“Thank you so much for the quilted lap robe gift.  It is so cheerful and pretty.  You are very thoughtful and all of you do so much for those that receive the Meals-On-Wheels.  May God Bless You All!”

“Thank you all – the workers and especially the volunteers – keeping us well fed.”

“My thanks for the great selection of Christmas gifts delivered to me just before Christmas.  I was very pleased and enjoyed each and every item.  This ‘thank you’ should have been made a while ago, but I feel it is never too late to say ‘thank you’.”

“Thank you for your kindness.  I love the things!”

A warm hearted thank you to The Merrimack Quilters who provided the SJCS Holiday Gift Tag Program with twenty-two gorgeous, handmade quilts! 

The Merrimack Quilters, Barbara Walden, Shirley Small, Santina Thibedeau, Nze Obinello, Sue Levesque and Joan Haskell, are a dedicated group of women who meet two times a month at the John O’Leary Community Center in Merrimack.  They have been meeting for the past 15 years and over the last 4 years SJCS has received over 70 of their quilts.  The quilts are greatly appreciated by their recipients and help keep them warm during the cold, New Hampshire winter months.  “These quilts have brought so much joy to our recipients.  They come with the warmth of knowing that someone in the community cared enough to make these beautiful keepsakes,” said Paula Telage, Special Events Coordinator at SJCS.  “We are grateful for The Merrimack Quilters’ ongoing support of our Program.”

All quilts are made from donated materials or materials purchased privately.  Individuals who sew and who are interested in joining The Merrimack Quilters are always welcome.  Please call Barbara at 424-7579 for details.

St. Joseph Community Services (SJCS), the provider of Meals on Wheels, was honored by Citizens Bank and WMUR-TV as the 2009 fourth quarter Champion in Action.  In addition to receiving a $25,000 grant and media coverage, SJCS also received volunteer support. 

On December 18, 2009 eighteen Citizens Bank employees, including President Cathy Schmidt, assisted the staff of SJCS with the purchasing, assembly and delivery of gifts for their Holiday Gift Bags.  Cathy Schmidt then went out on a Meals on Wheels route and delivered meals, gift bags and a warm smile to three recipients in Merrimack. 

“St. Joseph Community Services is a true Champion in our state,” said Cathy Schmidt, President, Citizens Bank, New Hampshire.  “Their support goes beyond a nutritious meal, they provide compassion, friendship and help ensure their client’s health and safety.  I was humbled by this experience and I salute the many volunteers who selflessly donate their time to serve the clients who depend on them every day.”

Each year SJCS tries to bring a little bit of holiday cheer to its homebound participants.  This year SJCS was able to provide a holiday gift bag for each of their 1,280 homebound and disabled clients.  Each client received a gift bag including much needed and appreciated necessities and goodies such as soaps, snacks, scarves and warm blankets. 

SJCS is grateful to Citizens Bank and WMUR-TV for their support last quarter.

Here are some notes of thanks that we received in response to our Holiday Gift Tag Program:

“Dearest Meals on Wheels, I want to thank you heartedly for the wonderful present.  I have no family so no Christmas presents.  With the economy the way it is I expected no one to give out presents this year.  But, of course, somehow you did.  Thank you ever so much you truly brightened my day.  Thanks.”

“Thank you for your gifts.  So many of the things will come in handy.  The fleece throw will keep me warm.  Thank you again.  (This notepaper is one of my gifts!)”

“Thank you all for the bag of ‘goodies’ I received today.  It was much appreciated and useful.  Things that I and every senior person uses each day.”

“Thank you so much for the useful Christmas gifts.  It was such a pleasant surprise, it really made my day.  Thank you again.”

“It was most kind of you to give me all those gifts at Christmas.  I want to thank you very much.  It was appreciated.  Thanks again.”

“To all SJCS family – many thanks for all the great Christmas gifts.  Happy New Year.”

“Thank you very much for the goodie bag, it was greatly appreciated.”

“Really appreciated, thank you.  Loved it all!”

“Thank you all.”

Hello everyone,

We are in The Telegraph twice today!

When you have a chance, be sure to check out the “Senior Class – Week 40. Doorstep Dining” article by Corey Perrine on page 3.  The article focuses on two of our Senior Activity Center volunteers, Linda Duff and Helen Butler.  Click here for this article and a multimedia clip http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/528954-196/senior-class—week-40.-doorstep-dining.html

In the paper version only of today’s Telegraph you will find my Holiday Program thank you letter to the community on page 6.

Have a great day,
Paula

Happy New Year! 

On behalf of all of us here at St. Joseph Community Services, the provider of Meals on Wheels, I’d like to thank the community for their overwhelming generosity to our annual Holiday Gift Tag Program.  Because of the generosity of your response every single one of our Meals on Wheels participants not only received a hot meal but they also received a little bit of holiday cheer. 

This year we were able to provide a holiday gift for each of our 1,280 homebound and disabled clients.  We knew that this would not be an easy feat, especially in the present economy.  Each client received a small gift bag including much needed and appreciated necessities and goodies such as soaps, snacks, scarves and warm blankets.  One of our recipients wrote, “I want to thank you heartedly for the wonderful present.  I have no family – so no Christmas presents.  Thank you ever so much, you truly brightened my day.”

If you would like to help us make a difference in an elder’s life please click the gold “Donate Online” button at the top of this page.

Thankfully,
Paula J. Telage
Special Events Coordinator

Dear Friends,

Thank you to those of you who recently contributed to our Annual Appeal.  Your donations have helped us provide some of life’s most basic needs, food, friendship and a daily safety check to our neighbors. 

If you have not had a chance to participate please know that the need for our Meals on Wheels Program continues to grow and there is still time to help.  Please take a moment to read the attached Annual Appeal letter from our agency President and Chairman of the Board and consider an online donation today!

Happy New Year,

Paula J. Telage
Special Events Coordinator

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December 2009                                                                   

Dear Friend,

As we gather around our tables and give thanks for family, friends, health and the food we eat, St. Joseph Community Services (SJCS) is ensuring that our neighbors do not sit alone and hungry. 

“Three years ago, I became homebound and lived by myself quite far away from any family or friends.  I couldn’t walk or do anything for myself.  One of the first services I received was Meals on Wheels.  That day was the first day I felt like things would be better.  If it hadn’t been for all the smiling faces and words of wisdom I received from Meals on Wheels I truly would have gotten worse emotionally and physically.  In the world we live in today, you have to pull a smile out of somebody; but your organization has proved itself differently.  Thank you all for coming out even when it’s miserable outside.  Thank you mostly for the smiles.”

                                                                             -Judy 
                                                                             Meals on Wheels Participant 2009 

SJCS reaches out to our neighbors, like Judy, with a knock on the door, a friendly smile, the delivery of a warm meal and a daily check on their safety.

Last year SJCS served 420,000 meals to our Hillsborough County neighbors.  This is forty thousand more meals than the year before and the need is continuing to grow. 

We provide life’s most basic needs, food and friendship, for participants like Judy.  We cannot do this without you!  We need your help to make sure our neighbors are not alone and hungry.

Your contribution of less than $1.00 a day will sponsor one of your senior or disabled neighbors for 2 months of meals.  This donation will provide a hot, nutritious meal, a smile greeting him or her at the door and a very important daily safety check.

We are most grateful for your financial support and welcome you to our family, as together, we continue to meet the needs of our homebound neighbors.

Sincerely,

Meghan Brady                                    Kevin J. Halloran
President                                            Chairman of the Board

Yes! I would like to help SJCS provide food, friendship, and a daily safety check for one of my neighbors for:
 
One Year $1824.00

Six Months $912.00 
 
Three Months $456.00
 
Two Months $304.00
 
One Month $152.00
 
Two Weeks $70.00
 
One Week $35.00
 
Please click the gold “Donate Online” button at the top of this page to make your donation.
 
THANK YOU!!!

St. Joseph Community Services (SJCS) is proud to announce that Dr. Roger R. Dionne of Hudson, NH has generously agreed to serve, once again, on its Board of Directors.  Dr. Dionne previously served on the SJCS Board from 1996 until 2005 (Vice President from 2001-2002 and President from 2003-2005). 

Dr. Dionne served in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Navy and returned to Nashua in 1964 and opened a general medical practice.  In 1984 this practice became the foundation known now as the St. Joseph Family Medical Centers.  Through the years, he has received many local, state and national awards recognizing his excellence in medicine.

Dr. Dionne has been a champion for elders for many years.  The Roger Dionne, MD, Senior Center at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua was created from his vision of providing a place where older adults can experience many levels and types of care in one outpatient location.  http://stjosephhospital.reachlocal.net/Roger-Dionne-Senior

St. Joseph Community Services (SJCS), the provider of Meals on Wheels throughout Hillsborough County is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $2,500 grant from the Employees of Associated Grocers and Vista Foods Fund, an advised fund within the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.

SJCS serves 1,650 meals a day to its homebound and community diners.  This generous grant from the Employees of Associated Grocers and Vista Foods Fund will help SJCS continue to meet the ongoing and increasing need for its Meals on Wheels Program.  New Hampshire is the 5th oldest state in the nation.  The number of elderly is increasing at a rapid pace, and the need for the programs that SJCS provides will only continue to grow.

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has been improving the quality of life in our communities since 1962.  It builds and manages a collection of charitable funds, totaling nearly $490 million, created by individuals, families and corporations.  The Foundation is non-partisan, frequently playing the role of convener and catalyst on a broad spectrum of issues that affect our state.  The Foundation awarded more than $33 million in grants, scholarships and initiatives in 2007; more than $125 million in just the past five years.  Based in Concord, the Foundation roots itself in communities across the state through seven regions including Lakes, Manchester, Monadnock, Nashua, North Conway, Piscataqua and Upper Valley.  For more information, visit www.nhcf.org or call 603-225-6641. 

SJCS named 2009 Champion in Action in area of Hunger
Citizens Bank and WMUR-TV to provide $25,000 grant, PR and volunteer support

Citizens Bank New Hampshire and WMUR-TV have named St. Joseph Community Services as their 2009 fourth quarter Champion in Action® in the area of hunger. As part of the award, the organization will receive a $25,000 grant, media coverage, and extensive promotional and volunteer support for its dedication to providing nutritious meals, health education, and social interaction opportunities for seniors and disabled adults throughout Hillsborough County.

“Citizens Bank is pleased to join WMUR-TV in naming St. Joseph Community Services as the newest Champion in Action,” said Cathleen A. Schmidt, President, Citizens Bank, New Hampshire. “By providing financial, marketing, and volunteer support, we can assist this Champion in advancing its programs and services. St. Joseph Community Services and its Meals on Wheels program offer a nutritious meal each day and a friendly safety check for their clients.  We congratulate the organization’s efforts, and we are proud to contribute to its success.” 

The Champions in Action program is designed to recognize and support nonprofit organizations for their contributions to New Hampshire communities. A new Champion in Action is selected each quarter among a range of social service areas.

“Sharing in this initiative with Citizens Bank continues to be a source of great pride,” said Jeff Bartlett, General Manager of WMUR-TV. “We are very pleased to help out organizations across the state that demonstrate such a strong commitment to making a difference in the lives of so many New Hampshire residents. They truly are champions.”
 
With its 12 sites and seven satellite locations, St. Joseph Community Services provides meals at community dining centers as well as through their Meals on Wheels program.  Without these programs some of their clients would have to choose between purchasing food or paying for other basic needs such as heat, medicine, or rent.  St. Joseph Community Services served 420,000 meals last year.  Currently 1,650 meals are served everyday – 200 more per day than the prior year, and although there has been an unprecedented surge in need, they have been able to avoid implementing a waiting list.

“The knock on each client’s door is the very heart of our program,” said Meghan Brady, President of St. Joseph Community Services.  “Our drivers not only provide a nutritious meal, a smile, and a safety check: they also bring peace of mind for our clients and their families.”

According to Brady, St. Joseph Community Services’ dedicated staff and volunteers deliver food and friendship to their clients, who often are the most vulnerable and isolated members in our communities.

 “Our caring staff and volunteers bring a meal, and a friendly visit every day,” added Brady.  “Everyone is very proud of our 32-year history of enriching lives with a warm meal, social connection and independence.”

As a Champion in Action, St. Joseph Community Services will receive:
• A $25,000 contribution in unrestricted funds from the Citizens Bank Foundation.
• Media coverage from WMUR-TV, including public service announcements and television profiles.
• Volunteer support from Citizens and WMUR-TV employees.
• Extensive public relations support.
• Promotional support, highlighting the current “Champion in Action” in all Citizens Bank branches and on its ATMs.
• Exposure on both Citizens Bank and WMUR-TV Web sites.

“We are honored to be recognized by Citizens Bank and WMUR as a Champion in Action,” said Brady. “This award will enable us to reach more people in need, offering a healthy meal, as well as other elder support services.  We are confident this will help improve their quality of life.”

A nonprofit organization focusing on workforce development will be named for the first quarter Champion in Action in January 2010.

For more information about the Champions in Action program, visit www.citizensbank.com or www.TheWMURChannel.com. To learn more about St. Joseph Community Services visit www.mealsonwheelsnh.org or call (603) 424-9967. St. Joseph Community Services is located at 395 Daniel Webster Highway, P.O. Box 910, Merrimack, NH.

About Citizens Bank:

Citizens Bank is a division of RBS Citizens, N.A., operating its seven-state branch network in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.  It has 77 branches and 155 ATMs in New Hampshire.

RBS Citizens, N.A. is a subsidiary of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., a $153 billion commercial bank holding company headquartered in Providence, R.I. CFG’s two bank subsidiaries are RBS Citizens, N.A. and Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania. They operate a 12-state branch network under the Citizens Bank brand in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont, and the Charter One brand in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. CFG has non-branch retail and commercial offices in about 40 states. It is one of the 10 largest commercial banking companies in the United States ranked by assets as of June 30, 2009. CFG is owned by RBS (The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc). CFG’s Web site is citizensbank.com.   

About WMUR-TV:

WMUR-TV (Ch. 9) is an ABC-TV affiliate headquartered in Manchester, N.H., and is owned and managed by Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc., one of the nation’s largest television station groups. WMUR-TV is New Hampshire’s largest commercial TV station, reaching more than a million people. Founded in 1954, the station’s news, feature and sports coverage has won numerous awards for professional and journalistic excellence. WMUR-TV is considered the broadcast news source of record for New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary election. WMUR-TV provides online news and information at www.WMUR.com.

On Saturday, September 12, 2009, The Telegraph hosted the “Wicked Wine & Brew Fest” at MeI’s Funway Park in Litchfield, NH.  A percentage of the ticket sales from this event will benefit St. Joseph Community Services.

I would like to take a moment to thank the volunteers who took time out of their weekend to help me with the event.  Please know that I am grateful for your time and help:  Ellie Allard, Rene Allard, Paul Bergeron, Tim Boynton, Meghan Brady, Eric Dunkle, Melissa Dunkle, Sue Hovling, Brooke Holton, Will Seeley, Aaron Telage, Charlotte Troddyn, Paul Wiegand, and Tim Wiegand.

In addition to a percentage of the ticket proceeds, we also raised money from raffles held at our table during the event.  Due to the efforts of our volunteers, we are thrilled to announce that we were able to raise an additional $1,158.

Donations of bottled water by BJ’s Wholesale Club www.bjs.com and Costco Wholesale Corporation www.costco.com helped us maximize our fundraising efforts.
 
Approximately 1,600 people enjoyed listening to local musicians, met local artisans and vendors, won raffle prizes and tasted wines and beers from all over New England.  It was a fun event enjoyed by many!

Thanks again to all those who helped,

Paula J. Telage
Special Events Coordinator

On Saturday, September 12, 2009 The Telegraph hosted the “Wicked Wine & Brew Fest” at MeI’s Funway Park in Litchfield, NH.  A percentage of the ticket sales from this event will benefit the Meals on Wheels Program, provided by St. Joseph Community Services. 

We are thrilled to be receiving a portion of the proceeds from this event and help us meet a growing demand for a basic need. Currently, we are serving 200 more meals per day than we were at the end of last year.  For many of our homebound clients, the only person they see during the day is their Meals on Wheels driver.     

It was a fun event enjoyed by many!  Thank you to The Telegraph and those who attended the event and made it such a success.

Sincerely,
Paula J. Telage
Special Events Coordinator

St. Joseph Community Services, the provider of Meals on Wheels and Community Dining throughout Hillsborough County, held its 30th Annual Summer Picnic for area seniors on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Alpine Grove in Hollis, NH.

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On Saturday, September 12th from 2-7pm The Telegraph will host the Wicked Wine & Brew Fest at Mel’s Funway Park, 454 Charles Bancroft Highway (Rt 3A), Litchfield, NH.

A portion of the ticket sales will benefit St. Joseph Community Services (SJCS).  Tickets for this event are $20 ($15 if you purchase your tickets by 5pm on September 6th!)  and are available online at www.wickedwineandbrew.com or at The Telegraph’s offices at 17 Executive Drive in Hudson, NH.  Tickets for designated drivers and those under 21 are available for $5 the day of the event. Children under 5 are free.

SJCS is thrilled to announce that they will be selling raffle tickets for two people to attend the U2 360 Tour at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 20th.  The raffle tickets can be purchased at the Wicked Wine & Brew Fest up until 6:45pm when the winning ticket will be drawn.  The winner does not need to be present to win.  The tickets may also be purchased by calling SJCS at 424-9967.  Raffle tickets are $5 each or $20 for 5 tickets.

Buy your tickets early and please spread the word about this event to your family and friends.  It will certainly be a great time and a wonderful way to help Meals on Wheels!

Since its founding St. Joseph Community Services has served more than 9.5 million meals to an elderly, disabled and often isolated population.  Over the past year and a half, we have seen a surge in need unprecedented in our 32 year history. 
If you would like to help us make a difference in an elder or disabled neighbor’s life by making a donation online or to inquire about volunteering please visit www.mealsonwheelsnh.org or send a donation to us at St. Joseph Community Services, PO Box 910, Merrimack, NH, 03054. 

St. Joseph Community Services fosters independence and life enrichment for seniors and other qualified adults through nutrition, social engagement and community services.

St. Joseph Community Services, the provider of Meals on Wheels and Community Dining throughout Hillsborough County, held its 30th Annual Summer Picnic for area seniors on Thursday, August 20, 2009 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Alpine Grove in Hollis, NH. 

Over three hundred seniors enjoyed picnic favorites such as juicy fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, biscuits and the always yummy strawberry shortcake!  Seniors were able to spend time together with good friends and make new ones.  They also enjoyed some good old-fashioned fun with lots of activities including ‘horseracing’, “new” line dancing, BINGO and plenty of raffle prizes. New Hampshire Governor John Lynch stopped by to spend some time listening and talking with the seniors and even launched the BINGO game by calling the first number.

Every year at the picnic, St. Joseph Community Services recognizes a business organization within the community that demonstrates outstanding support for the Meals on Wheels Program.  This year’s Corporate Partner of the Year Award recipient was the Radisson Hotel Manchester.  General Manager Kim Roy and Assistant Manager Tammy Patch were present to accept the award.

Since its founding St. Joseph Community Services has served more than 9.5 million meals to an elderly, disabled and often isolated population.  Over the past ten months, we have seen a surge in need unprecedented in our 32 year history. 
If you would like to help us make a difference in an elder or disabled neighbor’s life by making a donation online or to inquire about volunteering please visit www.mealsonwheelsnh.org or send a donation to us at St. Joseph Community Services, PO Box 910, Merrimack, NH, 03054. 

St. Joseph Community Services fosters independence and life enrichment for seniors and other qualified adults through nutrition, social engagement and community services.  

St. Joseph Community Services (SJCS), the provider of Meals on Wheels throughout Hillsborough County is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $25,000 grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation www.nhcf.org.

A year and a half ago, SJCS was serving 1,400 meals a day throughout Hillsborough County.  Today SJCS serves 1,650 meals a day to its homebound and community diners.  This generous grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation will help SJCS continue to meet the ongoing and increasing need for its Meals on Wheels Program.  New Hampshire is the 5th oldest state in the nation.  The number of elderly is increasing at a rapid pace, and the need for SJCS will only continue to grow.

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has been improving the quality of life in our communities since 1962.  It builds and manages a collection of charitable funds, totaling nearly $490 million, created by individuals, families and corporations.  The Foundation is non-partisan, frequently playing the role of convener and catalyst on a broad spectrum of issues that affect our state.  The Foundation awarded more than $33 million in grants, scholarships and initiatives in 2007; more than $125 million in just the past five years.  Based in Concord, the Foundation roots itself in communities across the state through seven regions including Lakes, Manchester, Monadnock, Nashua, North Conway, Piscataqua and Upper Valley.  For more information, visit www.nhcf.org or call 603-225-6641.

St. Joseph Community Services (SJCS), the provider of Meals on Wheels throughout Hillsborough County was the recipient of a $4000 Grant at the Rotary Club of Nashua’s annual Community Grant and Scholarship Awards luncheon on Monday, June 15, 2009 at the Nashua Country Club. 

A year and a half ago, St. Joseph Community Services, the provider of Meals on Wheels, was serving 1,400 meals a day throughout Hillsborough County.  Today SJCS serves 1,650 meals a day to its homebound and community diners.  This generous donation from the Nashua Rotary Club will help SJCS continue to meet the ongoing and increasing need for its Meals on Wheels Program.  New Hampshire is the 5th oldest state in the nation.  The number of elderly is increasing at a rapid pace, and the need for SJCS will only continue to grow.

Over the past year, SJCS has seen a surge in need unprecedented in its 31 year history.  This increase is due to the poor economy as well as the rising number of older adults in NH.  For many older adults, the careful savings of the lifetime have been dramatically decreased due to the poor economy.

If you would like to help SJCS make a difference in an elder’s life by making a donation please click the “DONATE ONLINE” button on the top of this page or send a donation to us at St. Joseph Community Services, PO Box 910, Merrimack, NH, 03054.

St. Joseph Community Services, Inc., the provider of Meals on Wheels and Community Dining throughout Hillsborough County recently honored its 543 volunteers, who in 2008 donated 39,634 hours of service valued at $300,000.  In appreciation for their hard work and devotion to Meals on Wheels, volunteers enjoyed a three course dinner prepared and served by the Nashua High North Hospitality and Tourism Department and listened to an a cappella performance by sixteen year old Nashua High North student and jazz soloist, Amanda Bottieri.  Each volunteer received their very own St. Joseph Community Services reusable grocery bag filled with goodies.  Volunteers participated in a raffle for gift certificates donated by area businesses.

Special recognition was given to Eda Azzali of Merrimack, Dorothy Legere of Nashua and Wilma Puffer of Nashua for the most donated hours in 2008.  Volunteer Drivers Omer Cote, Gloria Fulgoni, and Jacquelyn Marston, all of Nashua, were honored for the most driver hours donated in 2008. 

Since its founding St. Joseph Community Services has served more than 9.5 million meals to an elderly, disabled and often isolated population.  Over the past ten months, we have seen a surge in need unprecedented in our 31 year history. 

If you would like to help us make a difference in an elder’s life by making a donation online or to inquire about volunteering please visit www.mealsonwheelsnh.org or send a donation to us at St. Joseph Community Services, PO Box 910, Merrimack, NH, 03054.  Proceeds will help us with our struggle to provide a nutritious meal, a daily safety check and socialization to an average of 1,650 elderly and homebound clients throughout Hillsborough County.   For many of our homebound clients, the only person they see during the day is their Meals on Wheels driver.   

St. Joseph Community Services fosters independence and life enrichment for seniors and other qualified adults through nutrition, social engagement and community services.

Mayor Donnalee Lozeau of Nashua and Mayor Frank C. Guinta of Manchester will participate in the 2009 Mayors For Meals Campaign to show their support for the seniors in their community.

“We are excited about having Mayor Lozeau and Mayor Guinta participate in our event. We have seen a tremendous increase in need for our Meals on Wheels program and hope the Mayors For Meals Campaign raises awareness.” said Meghan Brady, President for SJCS. 

Mayors For Meals is a national campaign, initiated by Meals On Wheels for the Association of America (MOWAA), which seeks to raise awareness of these programs and to encourage action on the part of the local community.  MOWAA anticipates that over 1000 mayors from across the country will participate in this campaign. For more information please contact Paula J. Telage, Special Events Coordinator at 424-9967 or ptelage@sjcsinc.org.

Does your company have a matching gift program? If so, you can make your donation to St. Joseph Community Services, the provider of Meals on Wheels, go farther. Many companies have matching gift programs that allow both the employers and their employees to support charitable organizations. It’s really easy to do! Just ask your Human Resources department if your company offers matching gift opportunities. If so, request a matching gift application form and send it along with your donation to St. Joseph Community Services.

St. Joseph Community Services is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization providing over 1,650 hot nutritious meals per day, Monday through Friday, to the elderly and homebound disabled throughout Hillsborough County.

For more information please contact Paula J. Telage, Special Events Coordinator at ptelage@sjcsinc.org or call 603.424.9967