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| Last updated on October 20, 2008 |
Operation Blessing, Inc. is a tax exempt, non-denominational Christian ministry which assists people in crisis situations with food,clothing, household goods and furniture. We serve Southern Maine and Southeastern N.H.
Description:
Operation Blessing, Inc. is a tax exempt, non-denominational Christian ministry that cooperates with participating churches and human service organizations in helping needy and destitute families. In crisis situations, the Ministry provides food, furniture, clothing, and household necessities in an atmosphere of love, prayer and encouragement.
HOURS OF OPERATION: M,TH,FRI. 10AM-4PM We recommend clients call for an appointment 603-430-8561.
History:
Operation Blessing, Inc started out of the home of Rick and Rachel Sparkowich in 1978 after Rachel had visited a family that had many material needs. By getting personally involved and alerting her friends, relatives, and church folks of the need, items began to flow into her home. As 1981 drew to a close, 25 families were being helped out of the Sparkowich home. After many years of service, Operation Blessing has their own facility in Portsmouth,N.H. They have 40+ affiliated churches with O.B. coordinators, a staff and volunteer force of approx. 75 people and service over 70 communities in the Southern Maine and Southeastern parts of New Hampshire.
Contact person: Rick Sparkowich, Exec. Director, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: Not Available
Address:
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600-A Lafayette Rd.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Web Site: None specified
Directions:
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From the Portsmouth Traffic Circle: Take Rte. 1A South toward Hampton. At the 3rd stop light, turn left onto Greenleaf Ave. Go short distance to stop sign & take a sharp right onto Lafayette Rd. Bear right for. . . (more)
Nearest Bus Stop: Greyhound/downtown Portsmouth, 30 minute walk |
Miscellaneous Information
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Nonprofit 501(c)3
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| Is your organization a Health and Human Service agency? |
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No
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User Reflections
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Overall Experience
More meaningful & fulfilling than any job!
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Operation Blessing, Inc. is a wonderful organization that takes in donations & gives them away. They are funded & supported by donations with the majority of the workers unpaid. They are a group with a common goal & a common mind set: to help those in need in the community. They are so friendly & full of smiles. I was able to receive a few things that I needed from them as well. I am out of the area now, but plan to return to volunteer when I move back. I highly recommend this positive environment for anyone looking to volunteer.
posted on October 3, 2008 |
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