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Latest News - April 2022

4/18/2022

 

Faces of Affordable Housing

LRCD  and Lakes Region Community Services have partnered to bring you the powerful stories of people living in our community. We will share their life journeys, struggles, triumphs, and aspirations. We think you will find that their goals and dreams are not so different from your own. Affordable housing is about everyone in our community being able to afford a home that supports good physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Thank you Lakes Region Community Services for providing the latest installment of the Faces of Affordable Housing.
Chantal Bonbon, her mother, brother and his now-wife moved to the Lakes Region from Massachusetts when Chantal was just six years old. The family settled down in a home in Meredith. Over the next 11 years, Chantal attended Inter-Lakes Elementary and High School.

Unfortunately, after finishing her sophomore year, Chantal’s life was flipped upside down when she and her family lost their home to a devastating fire in June 2011. Within a matter of minutes, everything they owned was gone. The family was forced to move from hotel to hotel until they could find a more permanent residence. Luckily, thanks to the help of the community, Chantal and her family were able to secure housing within a week and moved into an apartment at Harvey Heights, a community owned by Lakes Region Community Developers.

For the rest of Chantal's story click here.
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Gilford Community Church Supports Gale School Project

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Gilford Community Church provides a grant of $25,000 in support of the redevelopment of the Gale School in Belmont. The project will transform the historic schoolhouse into a community facility that will include a new early learning center operated by the Boys & Girls Club and a new program center operated by Lakes Region Community Services.
 
To read full press release click here https://www.lrcommunitydevelopers.org/latestnews
Help Save a Piece of History,
Provide Child Care & Family Supports
$220,000 in NH Business Tax Credits Available to Support the Gale School Project

 
To learn more about how your business can support this project, please visit https://www.lrcommunitydevelopers.org/gale-school-fundraising.html or contact Carmen Lorentz at (603) 524-0747 ext 110 or CLorentz@LRcommunitydevelopers.org. Thank you.

Another Take the Wheel Graduate

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Our most recent graduate is a mom of two who was driving a car that was no longer road worthy and unsafe. She now has a safe, reliable, and fuel efficient car to get her kids where they need to go! Congratulations to her and as always a huge thanks to our Take the Wheel partners, Franklin Savings Bank, Grappone Automotive Group, and HOMEteam NH! 

Green Tip - Energy Week

As a NeighborWorks America Green Designated Organization we have incorporated green  practices across all lines of business. As an organization it is important to us that we remain steadfast stewards of our precious resources and inspire our neighbors to see the value and ease of incorporating green practices into their lives. We hope you enjoy our monthly Green Tip. 
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LRCD's Executive Director, Carmen Lorentz, participated in NHEnergy Week as a panelist on Monday. You can watch the panels discussion by clicking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LFoYpCmYEw&t=2418s

That got us thinking on way we can all decrease our energy usage. Please some things that you can do below.
  1. Take advantage of a home energy audit
    A home energy audit is an assessment that allows you to identify the best ways to improve the energy efficiency in your home. This audit easily identifies which areas of the house require the most electricity and cooling and is important for reducing waste. Check out some energy audit resources at NHSaves.com

  2. Use power strips whenever possible
    Power strips are particularly useful due to the fact that they help users to avoid overloading electrical outlets and prevent them from draining unnecessary energy. Power strips also help to efficiently distribute energy to appliances. With efficiency comes shorter wait time for devices to charge and also less wasted energy, which is quite beneficial financially.

  3. Switch to LED light bulbs
    LED bulbs have greater overall efficiency, overcoming flaws in incandescent bulbs like their poor ability to function in cold temperatures. LEDs also have a much longer life than incandescent bulbs, making up for their greater upfront cost. LEDs have a more durable bust than other bulbs and do not burn out as traditional lights do, but rather dim into darkness.   

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