Goffstown News : charity

Crispin’s House among tournament’s many winners

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:40:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY For area softball players, helping a local cause was a rewarding experience in itself. Winning along the way, of course, didn’t hurt. Eleven teams took part in the annual Crispin’s House softball tournament on Saturday, Aug....(read more)

Hill resident donates 1,000th hat to charity

Goffstown Editor — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:31:00 GMT

BY CAROLE KLEMENT HUXEL Angelina Koyiades did not know how to knit when she moved into the Hillsborough County Nursing home in 2006, so it’s a surprise to her that she’s about to donate her 1,000th hat to a local charity. Her hobby was ballroom...(read more)

Charitable effort results in new home for mom, daughter

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:20:00 GMT

BY CAROLE KLEMENT HUXEL Debbie and Nicole Riel were running out of options when Gail Thomas stopped by one day to check on the ailing mother and daughter. Their home needed many repairs. It was draining both their finances and their energy, and a winning...(read more)

Selectmen wonder if some charities should be taxed

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:45:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Nearly $65.6 million of property may not be taxed in town this year because the owners receive charitable, religious or educational exemptions. Some selectmen are asking if all the charitable exemptions are justified. On Monday, Aug....(read more)

Crispin’s House 3-on-3 tips off March 22

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:50:00 GMT

The good, the bad and the beautiful bring their skills to Goffstown High School on Saturday, March 22, for the Crispin’s House annual 3- on-3 Basketball Tournament. “The 3-on-3 brings out the best in players,” said Al Baines, acting...(read more)

Herod family is finally home

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:08:00 GMT

By Michelle Kim GOFFSTOWN – For the Herod family, there truly is no place like home. A year and a half after being driven out of their Danis Park home in the Mother’s Day floods, the Herods were finally able to move back home, into a brand-new...(read more)

Nuns create plan to save Villa

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:41:00 GMT

By Michelle Kim GOFFSTOWN – Efforts to save the Villa Augustina school began taking shape over the holidays with a written list of conditions from the Religious of Jesus and Mary trustees and another generous gift from a Villa family of $10,000....(read more)

First-grader plans effort to raise money

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:10:00 GMT

By Michelle Kim A Goffstown first-grader made a whole lot of dough to raise some money for charity this holiday season. Alex McCarthy, 6, with the help of his family, made and sold more than 100 rolls of cookie dough, raising $233 for Habitat for Humanity....(read more)

Fire sale – GFD guarantee: a Crispin’s victory

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:02:00 GMT

BY RYAN O'CONNOR Clandestine operations and verbal sparring have created a uniquely charged environment before the annual Crispin’s House charity softball tournament. The event, which begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 10, at Goffstown’s...(read more)