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A CARING CHILDCARE CENTER

Y O U C A N M A K E A

D I F F E R E N C E I N A

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OUR MISSION

Marguerite's Place, Inc. is a 501

(c)(3) organization that provides

the physical, emotional,

educational, and social support

services homeless women with

children need to achieve and

sustain self-sufficiency.

MARGUERITE’S PLACE, INC.

Where change begins

Since 1994, Marguerite’s Place, Inc.’s Childcare Center has focused on the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged children in the Nashua community. Located within a transitional housing program, the center engages children of varying abilities and backgrounds in a social and emotional development curriculum based on insight into the needs of homeless children.

Many of the children at the center suffer from traumatic stress, abuse and developmental delays. Trauma can undermine a child’s ability to learn, form relationships, and function appropriately in the classroom. At Marguerite’s Place, the educators focus on building a supportive environment where trust flourishes.

Understanding the complexities of early childhood development for optimal learning has heightened in recent years with the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and its complement in early childhood policy, Good Start, Grow Smart. These early learning guidelines serve as a framework for practice and assessment. Early childhood educators are required to meet certain educational qualifications and receive professional development to enhance their abilities to support young children’s learning.

Candace Gordon, the Director of Childcare at Marguerite’s Place, Inc., addressed the challenges of regular staff development in our environment.

“Our teachers are special. They are challenged daily by our children who suffer from traumatic stress. So by giving them any additional tools and an opportunity to take a breather from the hustle and bustle of the classroom to focus on new techniques and their own growth, is a luxury.”

A luxury which Marguerite’s Place teachers will experience thanks to a collaborative partnership with Child Care Aware of New Hampshire, (CCAoNH), a child care resource and referral program.

Through this partnership our childcare staff will be able to review professional development needs, create an individualized action plan, learn how to navigate the NH Professional Registry, and receive on-site training and technical assistance on the updated NH Early Learning Standards and the NH Early Childhood Credential. At the conclusion of this two year commitment and upon completion of the credentialing application, our childcare staff will be awarded with free admittance to the CCAoNH Conference for a staff retreat.

“Giving teachers the opportunity to attain a professional credential through the Division of Health and Human services/ Child Development Bureau, will help to bring more awareness to the importance of early education and quality caregivers,” concluded Gordon.

SPRING 2017

That importance cannot be overstated. Neither can the importance of your continued support for the children in these programs.

Marguerite’s Place, Inc. hosts only two major fundraisers a year. The spring event, entitled Miami Nights, our 80s Dance Party Fundraiser directly benefits the children’s programs (you can see more about this event on our website).

In addition, your tax-deductible donations are greatly appreciated and will be used to help us maintain the quality of our childcare programs. If you are able to contribute to the children’s programs at Marguerite’s Place, Inc., we’d like to make it as easy as possible! To that end, you’ll find an envelope inside this publication.

If you are unable to make a monetary donation at this time, please look at our Wish List or other opportunities to get involved on our website.

Published by Marguerite’s Place, Inc., Nashua, NH. For more information: info@margueritesplace.org or (603) 598-1582.

Toilet Paper

High efficiency laundry soap

Paper Towels/Tissues

Clorox wipes

Table Top Lamps

Shower curtain liners

Refillable water bottles for

children

Water shoes for children

Sizes 7 to 12

Two digital cameras

OUR WISH LIST

WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Marguerite’s Place, Inc. and MP Housing Inc. announce the addition of Sara Crisp, Douglas Howard and James Gallagher III to its Board of Directors.

“We’re excited about the energy these individuals will bring to our board,” said Phillipe Bouchard, Board Chair. “Their participation will enhance our footprint within the community, increase our impact, and inspire more innovation around the issues and concerns of homeless women and their children.”

Sara Bernice Crisp, Esq. is an associate staff attorney with the Law Office of Katherine J. Morneau in Nashua. She represents clients in a variety of Family Law cases including divorce, post-divorce, parenting, domestic violence restraining orders, and termination of parental rights and adoption. While a student at Georgetown University, Sara interned with Rachel’s Women’s Center in Washington, D.C.

James M. Gallagher III is a SVP/Sr. Commercial Loan Officer at Merrimack County Savings Bank in Nashua. He is responsible for sourcing and underwriting commercial business, nonprofit and commercial real estate and construction lending as well as seeking new deposit opportunities within the greater Nashua region. Gallagher collaborates on the management of the largest commercial real estate loan relationships within the Bank and is committed to providing assistance to homeless families.

Douglas Howard is the District Homeless Student Liaison for Harbor Homes and the Nashua School District, SAU 42. In this role, he ensures that children and youth in homeless situations are identified and have equal access to enroll in school with opportunity to participate in any extra-curricular activities provided by the school. In addition to outreach, Howard educates students, families, school staff, and the community about the services available for children who are eligible for benefits under the McKinney-Vento Act. Howard also collaborates with community organizations through the Nashua Continuum of Care.

Philippe J. Bouchard , President of Corriveau Insurance Company in Nashua is now the Board Chairman of both

Marguerite’s Place, Inc. and MP Housing. Laurie Watkins, Director from BAE Systems assumes the role of Vice Chair;

Jennifer Mc Manus, General Manager of Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Controls was appointed Secretary; and

Rebecca MacLennan, VP of Finance for Bishop Guertin High School was elected Treasurer.

GALA SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!

You can be part of our Fall Gala! Please, consider being an event sponsor, or

donate a unique item to our Silent Auction.

Call us today at (603) 598-1582 or visit www.margueritesplace.org.

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OLD FRIENDS, NEW ROLES

GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS

Swiss RE Foundation for selecting us as their regional charity of the year. This designation comes with a grant of $1,300.

Jean D’Arc’s Common Thread Foundation for the opportunity to compete in the Give-A-Click Campaign.

Crossway Christian Church for the grant of $8,500 for the replacement of 29 twin size mattress sets.

NH Builder’s Association for donating 10% of their Golf Tournament proceeds to us.

Nashua Chamber of Commerce for selecting us as one of the charities to benefit from their ‘Hole Lot of Fun’ Golf Tournament.

Sponsors of Miami Nights: Better Homes and Garden Real Estate the Masiello Group of Windham, Merrimack County Savings Bank, Comcast, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Controls, Gate City Electric, Stanley Elevator, Codex, St. Joseph Hospital, Corriveau Insurance, Microdesk, Newport Construction, Continental Paving, and Enterprise Bank.

HEALTHY ACTIVITIES

From our resident... It’s the simple things that are most touching! Megan was so grateful for all the kindnesses she and her family received since coming to Marguerite’s Place, Inc. that she treated the staff to a homemade lunch!

THANK YOU NOTES “We cannot do great things on this Earth, only small things with

great love.” -Mother Teresa

The children that attend Marguerite’s Place, Inc.’s

childcare center and residential program are at-risk for

childhood obesity.

By being an active partner with: Let’s Move!, the NAP

SACC-Obesity Prevention Program from the New

Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services,

and the Nutrition Connection Program from the UNH

Cooperative Extension; we have joined the fight to

prevent childhood obesity. By offering opportunities for

healthy activities and nutrition to our children, we hope

to create healthy lifelong habits.

With special thanks to Rotary West and the Conway

Arena Community Foundation for funding our Healthy

Activities for Homeless Children Project; our Preschool

enjoyed a field trip to Launch in Nashua (photo above).

Erin received a work promotion with an accompanying raise that enabled her and her daughter to move to a condominium at MP Housing, Inc.

Nichole and her two children have moved on to permanent housing after just under two years with us.

Since coming to Marguerite’s Place, Inc., Megan, mother of three, attained her drivers license and received a donated car. Currently, she is entered in the CVS Pharmacy Technician program.

Denae, mother of one son, has found gainful employment as an administrator for a busy medical practice in Derry.

Cassandra, mother of two, found employment through Living Innovations of Derry as a care provider.

Bridget and her son have moved on to permanent housing and are doing great!

Andrea is gaining employable skills with Hope4NH Recovery in administration.

ACTS OF KINDNESS

Pictured are Nicole Boucher (left) and Megan (right).

From the

Exchange

Club of

Nashua...the

club performed

its final act of

service with a

$15,000

donation to us!

Back row from left to right: Bob Lavoie, Barbara A.

Alves, Richard Guidoboni, Phillipe Bouchard holding

Logan. Front row-our Preschool Class!

Marguerite’s Place, Inc.

87 Palm Street

Nashua, NH 03060

(603) 598-1582

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The women of Marguerite’s Place, Inc. are hard at work bettering

their lives and the lives of their children.

We are so proud of them!

Saturday, October 28, 2017