Pennies for Poverty:
Two Cents For Change
Upcoming Events:
Oyster Sampling:
Come to the Starboard Galley on Saturday evening, February 4, 2012 between 6 and 7:30pm for an Oyster Sampling to benefit Pennies for Poverty. Master shucker Richard Rush will be on hand to crack open delicious fresh oysters. You'll have the opportunity to order a beverage, sample a complementary oyster or two and donate to the Pennies 2 Cent Grant Fund. Your support is important as we continue raising awareness of poverty and collecting donations to assist those who are experiencing poverty here in Greater Newburyport.
It should be a fun evening for all and a great way to assist those in need. Once you've sampled and donated you should plan to settle in for a delicious meal right there at the Starboard Galley, 55 Water Street, Newburyport. Hope to see you there!
News:
Please visit the History page for past news and events.
Thank You for Recent Donations!
Pennies for Poverty recently received donations to our 2 Cent Grant Fund. The Newburyport Rotary Club presented us with a check for $1000 at their December luncheon. Ameriprise Financila, Bob Brandt & Associates donated $600 to our organization. We are very grateful for the generosity of the local business community as we continue our work addressing poverty in Greater Newburyport. Thank you.
Pennies for Poverty Awards 2 Cent Grants to Two Local Organizations:
Pennies for Poverty, a local non profit organization dedicated to addressing poverty in Newburyport, has awarded 2 Cent Grants to ROOF Over Head Collaborative, Inc. and the Newburyport Learning Enrichment Center. ROOF has received $4000 to assist with rental subsidies for its transitional housing program which assists homeless and at risk families in greater Newburyport. The program at ROOF is based on providing housing along with a social service component to families in need with support for such issues as education, addiction, joblessness and mental illness.
The NLEC has received $1000 to support programs addressing conflict resolution, peer counseling and anti bullying for at risk youth in Newburyport. The NLEC provides after school activities in the community that promote stronger links with community partners in order to reduce social isolation and boost a sense of belonging to the greater Newburyport community.
Look for the NEW Pennies Collection Containers:
Pennies for Poverty recently received donations from the Provident Bank ($250) and Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank ($200) for the purchase of new 2 Cent collection containers. These clear containers provide us with a uniform donation box which has a header giving us greater visibility and way to display our message to potential donors. We thank both institutions for their generosity. Look for these newer more visible containers where you shop around town, and be sure to thank the retailer for their willingness to participate in this important program. If you would like to be a 2 Cent retailer, please email jlindner@penniesforpoverty.org.
2011 Monitoring Poverty in Newburyport Report:
The 2011 Monitoring Poverty in Newburyport report has been released by The Poverty Program and Pennies for Poverty: 2 Cents 4 Change, Inc. While the percentage of those in poverty or at risk has remained at 44%, the number of families who have shifted down the economic ladder appears to be on the increase. Please go to Downloads on this site to access the entire report or the one page summary report.
Pennies for Poverty is very grateful to Catherine Yesair Gould for all of the work done in compiling this comprehensive report. Catherine is a co-founder and past president of Pennies for Poverty as well as the founder and director of Poverty Program.
Number of Poor in America Increasing:
The number of poor in America has grown to a record 46.2 million people according to recent reports. (Click here to read more.) Pennies for Poverty is dedicated to working locally to help address and reduce these sobering numbers. Our grass-roots effort needs your help.
Pennies Welcomes a New Board Member:
Our newest Board member comes with lots of experience in the non profit world. Bob Halpert hails from Rhode Island where he served as a vice president with JCCRI, was on the board of Camp Jori, and the Providence Public Library and served as board member and president of Touro Fraternal Association. Since moving to Newburyport Bob has been volunteering as a docent at the Plum Island Light, and he and his wife assist at the Newburyport Farmer's Market. We welcome Bob to the Pennies board of directors.
New Publications:
2011 Monitoring Poverty in Newburyport Report:
The 2011 Monitoring Poverty in Newburyport report and 2011 Newburyport Poverty Report One Page Summary are now available.
2011 Volunteer Directory:
The 2011 Volunteer Directory is a complete list of volunteer opportunities for the year 2011. Please check it out!
New Service Directory:
The Newburyport Resource Directory has been updated. Please click here to see the new directory! Added is information about Angel Food Ministries, an organization that provides food relief. More information is available on the 2 Cans page.
Have you given your 2 hours this month?
We are asking that everyone volunteer two hours a month to an organization of their choice. For a list of current volunteer opportunities, please click here. We are in the process of creating a Volunteer Opportunities newsletter that will be updated quarterly with the first issue out by years end. If you have need of volunteers, please email us at 2hour@2cents4change.com.