Monday, August 24, 2009

Up-and-coming NH events!

New American Services is proud to be participating in two community events within the next few weeks. These festivals are wonderful activities to attend while volunteering with refugee families. We strongly encourage volunteers and clients to go for great music, food and dancing!

08/29/09: People Fest- Manchester, NH

09/12/09: Laconia Multicultural Market Day- Laconia, NH

Please feel free to stop by the Lutheran Social Services information booth and say hello!

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Apartment set-up help needed!

Have an eye for design and decorating?

Long to release your inner interior designer?

Need a good workout without a gym membership?


















New American Services needs volunteers who are available during the late morning and early afternoon hours to help set up apartments for new refugees!



















Join us as we trek across Concord in the U-Haul to pick up and move donated furniture, stock groceries, make beds and hang shower curtains!
























Be a part of the most basic of services to newcomers by establishing their first homes in the United States. Call Abby at 603.224.8111 if you're interested!

Check out our new resource list!

A guide to Cultural Orientation for Children with Refugee Backgrounds.

A report on Iraqi refugees from the International Rescue Committee.

Backgrounders on different refugee populations.

Stories from refugees and immigrants collected by New American Services.

Monday, August 3, 2009

It's time for Back-to-School!

We are collecting school supplies!

Please consider donating the following to New American Services for refugee children who are starting their first year of school in the United States:


1) backpacks
2) notebooks/writing tablets
3) pens/pencils
4) erasers
5) pencil sharpeners

Call Abigail at 603.224.8111 if you have questions or wish to donate!

Volunteers- You're Invited!

You’re Cordially Invited
to September’s
Quarterly Volunteer Potluck

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Lutheran Social Services
261 Sheep Davis Rd. Suite A-1
Concord, NH 03301
2nd Floor Conference Room
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Wednesday
September 23, 2009
6:30-8:30 PM
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RSVP at (603) 224-8111.
Please bring a dish to share!