Service Projects

Community Service Projects

Altrusa Carroll County is dedicated to serving our community through a variety of hands-on service projects. Our initiatives support local families, children, and seniors, promoting literacy, wellness, and community engagement. Below is a curated list of our ongoing and annual service projects:

Supporting Families & Children

• Co-Sponsor Christmas Party for Carroll County Foster Children
  We collaborate with local organizations to bring holiday joy to foster children and their families with gifts, activities, and festive celebrations.
• Support Starting Point Grace House with Comfort Bags
  Providing essential comfort items to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in transition housing provided by Starting Point NH.
• Book Bags for Babies (in partnership with Cook Memorial Library & Freedom Public Library)
  Encouraging early literacy by gifting book bags filled with age-appropriate books to newborns and their families.
• Mail for Me – County-Wide Literacy Program
  Helping children develop literacy skills through a correspondence program that fosters a love for reading and writing.
• Make Way for Readers Preschool Program
  Supporting early childhood literacy by engaging preschoolers in storytelling and reading activities.

Fighting Hunger & Providing Essentials

• Volunteer Monthly for "End 68 Hours of Hunger"
  Packing and distributing food for children facing food insecurity during weekends and school breaks.
• Provide Non-Food Essentials to Families, Teens, and Seniors
  Partnering with:
  • The Waystation
  • The Revolving Closet
  • White Mountain Community Health Center
  • Gibson Senior Center
  • Ossipee Concerned Citizens
    Supplying personal care items and household essentials to those in need.

Community Engagement & Support

• Provide Meals for Women’s Build Day (Mt. Washington Valley Habitat for Humanity)
  Supporting volunteers working to build safe and affordable housing for local families.
• Serve Luncheon at the Gibson Senior Center (Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event)
  Honoring community volunteers by providing and serving a meal in recognition of their contributions.
• Support the Laura Foundation for Autism & Epilepsy
  • Assisting with fundraising events such as Pond Hockey and Halloweentown to support programs for individuals with autism and epilepsy.

Each project reflects our commitment to making a positive impact in Carroll County, strengthening our community through meaningful service.

Fundraising Projects

Altrusa Carroll County funds its community service initiatives through various fundraising efforts. These projects allow us to support local literacy programs, provide essential resources to families in need, and contribute to meaningful causes throughout the county. Below are some of our key fundraising activities:

Special Fundraising Events

• Revo Casino Charity Partnership – Rebels With a Cause
  Carroll County Altrusa has been selected as a charity partner for the new Revo Casino in Conway! In New Hampshire, operating casinos and gaming rooms must partner with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and during our designated dates, Altrusa will receive a portion of the casino’s profits.
  Have some fun, try your luck, and support a local charity! 🎰💙

Community Partnerships & Events

• Flatbread Company Fundraiser
  A percentage of all pizza sales from a designated evening is generously donated to Altrusa, helping fund our service projects.
• Cones for a Cause (in partnership with Trail’s End Ice Cream Shop)
  A delicious way to give back! A portion of ice cream sales from a dedicated day goes toward supporting our initiatives.
• Table at the Tamworth Farmers' Market
  Engaging with the community while raising funds through sales and donations at one of the region’s most vibrant markets.
• Tri Tek Race Events Volunteer Support
  Our members volunteer to distribute water and assist race participants, and in return, Tri Tek Race Events donates to our cause.

Literacy-Focused Fundraising

• Book Bins at Hannaford (North Conway & Ossipee)
  Community members donate gently used books, which are sold to raise funds for our literacy and education programs.

Each of these fundraising efforts directly supports our mission to serve the community through literacy, hunger relief, and support services. If you'd like to contribute or get involved, we'd love to hear from you!