Photo caption: Janet Hamilton, manager, and Linda Mahoney, volunteer, are prepared for the Hawaiian Luau at Second Generation Thrift Shoppe to benefit New Generation Shelter.

Thrifty Hawaiian Luau to Benefit New Generation Shelter

Wednesday, July 11, 2006 (Greenland, NH)—Second Generation Thrift Shoppe at Route 33 and Tide Mill Road, Greenland, is hosting a thrifty Hawaiian Luau fundraiser Wednesday, July 19. During the luau, customers will save 50% off everything in the shoppe and the furniture barn. Staff and volunteers are planning to have sno cones, face painting, balloons, limbo, and refreshments for shoppers. Wear a grass skirt and receive an additional 10% off! All shoppe and barn proceeds benefit New Generation, a not-for-profit shelter for homeless pregnant women and mothers with young children. Come shop for a wide variety of clothing for men, women, and children, kitchen items, baby accessories, toys, books, and furniture!

“We always do our best to have fun around here, and there’s nothing better on a hot summer day than a luau!,” said Janet Hamilton, manager. Hamilton often has theme sales, such as a Clown-Around Day, and a May Day where customers were invited to dance around the MayPole.

Save the Date! Hawaiian Luau for New Generation Shelter

When: Wednesday July 19, 9:30am-5:30pm

What: Thrifty Hawaiian Luau and Summer Shopping Blowout

Where: Route 33 and Tide Mill Road, across from Golf & Ski

50% off savings from thrift shoppe AND furniture barn!

Why: To benefit New Generation Shelter, a not-for-profit organization

The shoppe opened in 1993 to generate profits for New Generation Shelter, which opened in 1987. The shelter houses up to seven women and their children at a time, while teaching parenting education, self-sufficiency, nutrition and life skills. Residents are given transportation to partnering agencies in the Seacoast Continuum of Care for housing, health and social service appointments, work, job interviews, and education classes. Other services include Next Generation Daycare and Preschool, which provides full-time daycare to 18 children, and has Title XX slots for families working towards self-sufficiency. For further info, email fundraising@newgenerationinc.org,call 603-436-4989, or visit www.newgennh.com.  

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