Nike Bauer Hockey Grants $5,000 to New Generation Shelter

Wednesday, July 5, 2006 (Greenland, NH)— Nike Bauer Hockey Inc. recently granted $5,000 to the not-for-profit New Generation Shelter to fund operating expenses. Corporate and foundation grants help New Generation provide shelter, case management, parenting education, nutrition classes, transportation and aftercare to its residents.

     “Corporate grants are on the increase which helps shelter programs stay strong,” said Toni Trotzer, Executive Director. “We teach women to have structure and meet responsibilities every day. Operating support allows us to keep staff working one on one with residents, which is critical to their long term success.”

NIKE Bauer Hockey Inc., based in Greenland, N.H., is a leading designer and distributor of hockey equipment and is a wholly owned subsidiary of NIKE, Inc. based in Beaverton, Oregon. New Generation is a not-for-profit shelter for homeless pregnant women and mothers with young children. Founded in 1987, the shelter houses up to seven women and their children at a time, while giving support in a loving environment, teaching parenting education, self-sufficiency, and life skills. Residents are driven to housing, health and social service appointments, as well as work, job interviews and education classes. Other services include Next Generation Daycare and Preschool, Second Generation Thrift Shoppe and Generation Gap Furniture Barn. All shop and barn proceeds support the shelter’s operating costs. New Generation and its services are located off Rte. 33 in Greenland, NH. For further info, email fundraising@newgenerationinc.org, call 603-436-4989, or visit www.newgennh.com.  

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