The Patriots Celebrate Volunteerism
This Week we Celebrate Holiday Giving Volunteerism!
For the week of Dec. 16, the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation will work in collaboration with Rockingham Nutrition & Meals on Wheels and the Salvation Army. How do holiday giving volunteers make an impact? Rockingham Nutrition & Meals on Wheels
- Santa for Seniors brings holiday cheer to a senior right in their own home
- Gives seniors something they need and/ or want that they may not be able to afford on their own
- Connects seniors to their community
Salvation Army
- Each person has a responsibility to be a part of the community
- We each have neighbors who are in need and we can’t just stand by – we should help
- Helping other people helps me understand that I can make a difference.
Congratulations to this week's "Patriots Difference Maker" – Renee Estey Renee EsteyVolunteer, Rockingham Nutrition & Meals on Wheels 
For many years at her place of business (Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc.– Hampton, NH), Renee Estey has volunteered for the Santa for Seniors Program at Rockingham Nutrition & Meals on Wheels. The Santa for Seniors Program provides holiday gifts for our senior clients that may not otherwise receive anything for the holidays. Many are homebound and alone, others go without items they need for a variety of reasons. This is a great way to provide some holiday cheer delivered right to their doorstep. Renee has been the key person in getting her co-workers participating in the program and coordinating to make it all happen. Renee and her team of volunteers always help to make it a wonderful holiday for many seniors, from the generous gifts right down to the beautifully wrapped packages. I thank Renee for her caring heart and generosity. It’s wonderful to know that there are people out there that truly care!!!
What holiday giving volunteer opportunities can I pursue? Rockingham Nutrition & Meals on Wheels
- RNMOW has 12 meal sites that welcome volunteers Monday – Friday. Hours Approximately 9 am – 1 pm Contact the Administrative office for a location nearest you at (603) 679-2201.
- Every September RNMOW puts together the Annual Campaign Mailing (around 20,000 pieces). Everyone rallies together and we make it a fun filled day. Contact the Administrative Office at (603)679-2201 for more information.
- Santa for Seniors – A program where individuals/business/ churches and civic organizations volunteer to sponsor senior client(s) by purchasing items clients need that they may not be able to afford or otherwise get for themselves. Bringing Holiday Cheer to their doorstep. Contact Lisa Misek, lnoble@rnmow.org, (603)-679-2201.
Salvation Army
- There are hundreds of ways to volunteer at The Salvation Army. Contact Kim Santos, Volunteer Coordinator at 339-502-5900.
The Patriots Charitable Foundation is proud to work in conjunction American Heart Association and The Salvation Amy for " Holiday Giving Volunteerism Week. Rockingham Nutrition & Meals on Wheels Rockingham Nutrition & Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals and beneficial support services to older and disabled residents of Rockingham County who need assistance to help them preserve long term health, well-being, and independence.
Salvation Army The Salvation Army, an international movement with a message based on the Bible. Its mission is to preach the gospel and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
