We welcomed Kathy and John Bentwood from Bridge House in Plymouth this morning. Kathy spoke and answered questions about the variety of services provided through Bridge House as well as the upcoming Fanily Fun Fair on July 8th which is a fundraiser for their program. Here is more information about Bridge House from their website (https://tbhshelter.org/).
The Bridge House provides information and referral, emergency shelter, food, job training, transitional living support, and aftercare to over 175 individuals and families each year, representing between 5,000 and 7,000 bed nights plus countless support visits to the area communities. The 20+ bed facility is located on the Whole Village Family Resource Center campus in Plymouth, NH, and serves both single adults (male and female) and families with one or two parents. Services are statewide and beyond with the strongest concentration in the North Country, Grafton County, and Lakes Region. Due to the VA’s commitment to end veteran homelessness, Bridge House is able to offer specialized services for this population, and also provides financial assistance through our fund “NH Funds 4 Our Vets.” The Bridge House's goal is to end homelessness, one family at a time."
The annual Family Fun Fair is a great opportunity for Plymouth Rotarians to volunteer in a variety of ways to help make this a wonderful experience for children and their families. If you feel you can help on July 8th, there will be opportunities to sign up to assist in the coming weeks. Or, you can just show up at 11 am on July 8th and dive in wherever needed! The Fair starts at noon.
Club members were reminded about this evening's Changing of the Guard at The Barn on the Pemi. Gathering and Cocktail Hour begins at 6 pm, and the Dinner and Program begin at 7 pm. The cost is $40 per person and checks should be given to Ken Evans at the door.