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SHEA-PORTER, ROCHESTER MAYOR, AND SUNUNU REPRESENTATIVE ROCHESTER, NH – Friday, February 9, 2007 –Second Generation Thrift Shoppe, a non-profit store on Old Dover Road, Rochester, is planning a Grand Opening Celebration on February 21st at 3PM. Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter, Mayor John Larochelle, and Kate Pyle, Community Liason for Senator John Sununu, are planning to attend the ribbon cutting. Second Generation in Rochester sells quality clothing, household goods, toys and furniture to raise operating funds for New Generation Shelter in Greenland. The first shoppe, located in Greenland, now raises $50,000 annually towards operating support by reselling donations from the community. More than 80% of shelter residents originate in Rockingham, Strafford, and Hillsborough Counties, with over 18% from Strafford County. “The grand opening will feature special guests, great sales, children’s events, and decorating classes,” said Janet Hamilton, manager of both shoppes. “We’re pleased with the community support we’ve already received, and invite families to stop in and check us out.” Second Generation Thrift Shoppe Grand Opening Celebration Wednesday, February 21st 3PM Ribbon Cutting With Carol-Shea Porter, John Larochelle, and Kate Pyle Where: 25 Old Dover Road, Sherwin Williams Plaza, Rochester Events each day February 21st - 24th Wed-Fri 10AM and 3PM, Saturday 10AM-2PM Storytime, coloring contests, prizes, free balloons and snacks Photos with Peter Rabbit and Curious George Décor Classes… See Store for Details All shoppe proceeds support New Generation Shelter of Greenland, A not-for-profit agency within New Hampshire’s Continuum of Care Visit www.newgennh.com and click on Project Empower Contact: Janet Hamilton, Manager, Phone: 603-994-1500 or 603-436-4989 New Generation shelters homeless pregnant and parenting women and their children and has been part of the seacoast’s Continuum of Care for 20 years. The shelter has a transitional apartment, daycare for 18 children, and two thrift shoppes. Next Generation Daycare and Preschool, the original Second Generation Thrift Shoppe and Generation Gap Furniture Barn are located
off Route 33 in Greenland. The next major event is the
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