by Admin | Jul 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
You SNAP. We MATCH:
A win for families, farmers & communities
About
Granite State Market Match doubles SNAP/EBT benefits for fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets, helping households purchase more fresh fruits and vegetables and support local farmers. Granite State Market Match is an incentive that is earned for SNAP purchases. It can be used to purchase fruits, vegetables, herbs, seeds, and seedlings. Read more
How It Works
When shoppers spend SNAP/EBT at participating markets, we double their purchasing power. It’s easy! Simply shop with SNAP/EBT and Granite State Market Match will double your money with tokens to spend on fruits, vegetables herbs, seeds or seedlings. Read more
The above information has been shared from the Granite State Market Match website. Please visit www.http://granitestatemarketmatch.org/ for more info on the Market Match program and to find a participating location near you!
Did You Know?
Fresh Start Farms, a refugee and immigrant farmer collective, sells fresh produce at multiple Granite State Market Match locations!
Fresh Start Farms NH is a collective brand for immigrant and refugee farmers participating in the New American Sustainable Agriculture Program, a program of the Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success (ORIS). Visit https://www.freshstartfarmsnh.com/ to learn more about Fresh Start Farms.
You can find Fresh Start Farms at the following Granite State Market Match sites:
Manchester Community Market
Thursdays, 3pm-6:30pm
Victory Park, 105 Concord St, Manchester
Kalivas Park Farm Stand
Tuesdays, 2:30pm-5:30pm
Spruce St. (between Chestnut & Pine St), Manchester
Lafayatte Park Farm Stand
Wednesdays, 3pm-6pm
Notre Dame Ave./Amory St, Manchester
Maintaining Independence Farm Stand
Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm
11 Kimball Dr, Hooksett
Kimball Park Farm Stand
Mondays, 4pm-6pm
Concord
Morning Star Farm Stand
Fridays, 3pm-6pm
177 Loudon Rd, Concord
by Admin | Jul 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Destination NH, New Hampshire Magazine‘s “unofficial Guide to New Hampshire,” highlights the many reasons one might choose to visit, move to, and perhaps even put down roots in the Granite State. From good eats to outdoor feats, rich culture and history to unique opportunity, New Hampshire is truly a state with just about everything to offer.
In the 2018 edition, Destination NH features the story of how Mohammed Mustak and his family came to live in Nashua, NH after fleeing Myanmar (formerly Burma) and why the family plans to stay in the NH community they love.
A glimpse of the article:
“’From the first day I arrived in America, I was happy. My son Rabiul will have the opportunity to go to school. My daughter Alisha, born here four years ago, is the first official citizen of any country in my family,’ says Mustak” (Feeling Welcome, Destination NH 2018).
Read the full story here: Destination NH 2018_Feeling Welcome
or access the full digital edition of Destination NH 2018 to read Mustak’s and others’ stories of feeling welcome in New Hampshire.
by Admin | Jun 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
This post has been shared by Carolyn Muysimi-Kamau, Executive Director of New American Africans:
New American Africans is pleased to announce that we are hiring a full-time Youth Coordinator through AmeriCorps Multilingual Leadership Corps. Here is a link to the job posting: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do…
NAA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
The mission of New American Africans is to strengthen and sustain immigrants by gathering for mutual support and education, promoting leadership development and sharing values and culture that will enrich the broader community.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: AmeriCorps Multilingual Leadership Corps Youth Coordinator
Job Category: Non-exempt
Status: Full time
Supervisor: Director, New American Africans
Location: Concord, NH
Start Date: August 1, 2018
End Date: July 31, 2019
Application Deadline: July 10, 2018
Summary of Principal Responsibilities
The Youth Program Coordinator supports New American Africans to engage African middle and high school students in activities which support their school success, arts learning, leadership development and community engagement.
The Youth Program Coordinator will work with the NAA Director and Program Manager to develop a strong, dynamic program for African youth in the greater Concord community.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the Youth Program Coordinator include:
• Serve as a mentor for new American students, especially those in need of academic and social support.
• Develop and maintain contact with students’ parents, teachers and counselors; coordinate programming to inform and engage parents in the academic life of the student.
• Conduct regular meetings with students and track Social and Emotional Learning Practices;
• Engage community partners to provide students with mentoring, academic support and enrichment, service learning, employment, career exploration and community engagement opportunities. Organize career/job fairs, college info nights, SAT prep classes, etc.
• Oversee a free, school-based African dance class, schedule performances and participate in the supervision of the instructor.
• Assist new American students in the college search and application process.
• Plan and implement a project to support the literacy skills of new American students over summer vacation.
• Work in close collaboration with ESOL teachers and with social workers in the schools who serve new American families so as to promote collaboration and problem-solving.
• Recruit and supervise volunteers for various activities.
• Attend required weekly meetings with NAA site supervisor.
• Participate in Member Leadership Activities as part of Goodwill AmeriCorps Programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge/Experience:
1. Fluency in at least one Central African language.
2. Previous experience in community service and youth outreach.
3. Effective written and verbal communication skills.
4. Completion of high school.
5. Some college (preferred)
Other Required Skills and Abilities:
1. Commitment to academic success and integration for African youth in Concord.
2. Ability to remain organized while managing multiple priorities.
3. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
4. Ability to work cooperatively with a school system.
5. Good listening skills.
6. Computer literacy.
7. Willingness and ability to work evenings and possibly some weekends.
8. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Compensation:
1. Full time, timesheet position.
2. Stipend: $12,630/year plus $5,815 in education support or student loan forgiveness, paid through a grant-funded position with Americorps’ Multilingual Leadership Corps program.
3. Training opportunities relevant to job requirements.
4. Mileage reimbursement (IRS rate).
To Apply:
Please send a resume and letter of interest to:
Carolyn Muysimi-Kamau
Executive Director
NAA
carolyn@newamericanafricans.org
by Admin | May 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
May 20, 2018
By: Tessa Kurman Ali, Manchester Ink Link
MANCHESTER, NH – The Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) announced the creation of the state’s first micro-loan fund specifically for new Americans, also called first-generation immigrants, at an event held Friday May 18, attended by government officials and community members. The New Hampshire New Americans Loan Fund (NALF), which was created following a successful pilot program in partnership with the Welcoming Concord Initiative, will encourage business development and job creation for the state’s new Americans through micro-lending and technical assistance. Read the full article at Manchester Ink Link.
Visit https://www.redc.com/newamericanloanfund for more information on the micro-loan fund.
by Admin | Mar 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Welcoming New Hampshire Shares Lunch and Conversation with NH Legislators.
At lunchtime on Wednesday, March 21, the New Hampshire State House cafeteria was filled with welcoming faces and delicious foods from around the world. This Multicultural Lunch was organized by Welcoming NH and members of four Welcoming Cities – Concord, Laconia, Manchester, Nashua – to provide opportunity for NH Legislators to hear about the wonderful Welcoming work happening across the state and engage in conversation with NH residents.
NH’s Welcoming Cities are celebrating our state’s rich cultural diversity, improving community health and safety, and strengthening our state’s economic vitality by creating welcoming, accessible and supportive environments for all. From Conversation Cafes to Civics Academy to Cultural Navigators, from youth leadership programs to engagement of local Chambers of Commerce (and much more!), great work is happening to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in our state.
The cafeteria was filled with positive energy and curiosity as people shared their stories and opened themselves to the stories of neighbors. We strongly believe that conversation and understanding set the foundation for building bridges and strengthening communities, and there was a lot of meaningful conversation happening at the State House that day!
Thank you to the NH State Representative and Senators who sponsored this event:
Senator Martha Hennessey
Senator Bette Lasky
Senator John Reagan
Senator Jeff Woodburn
Representative Karen Ebel
Representative Patrick Long
Representative Latha Mangipudi
Representative Reed Panasiti
Representative Janice Schmidt
Thank you to local restaurants for providing a delicious lunch:
Consuelos Taqueria in Manchester
Ritu’s Spice Utsav in Manchester
Sabor Brasil in Nashua
GU-LA Haven in Nashua
Aissa Sweets in Concord
And thank you to everyone who joined in the conversation!
We are all New Hampshire!
