PUMC is actively seeking donations to assist in supporting the first and so far, only, Overnight Shelter in Peterborough. With your help, we are able to provide a temporary refuge for families and individuals in our community in need.

There are many reasons people may find themselves temporarily without housing; a few include:

• Fleeing from an abusive relationship

• House fires or weather-related emergencies

• Evictions due to:

Renters losing their housing due to the owner selling the property or raising the rent

Seniors who can no longer stay in their homes and are now on waiting lists for senior housing

Single parents who struggle to find affordable housing

Unexpected illness or disability

Your donation will cover costs we incur as a result of preparing our space, help offset the increased heating and electric bills the church will incur while serving as a shelter, and any additional items we need to provide a safe and comfortable space for our guests.

In addition, PUMC designates 10% of our annual Shelter donations towards assisting guests with securing temporary shelter if their needs go beyond what we are able to provide, up to $500 per request, at the Pastor’s discretion, until all funds are expended. This may include hotel stays, meal/grocery gift cards, or assistance with rent deposits.

Any donations that we receive in excess of our needs will be donated to the Eastern Monadnock Housing Security Coalition Fund, currently being held by the Dublin Community Church. Those funds are used to assist other local faith-based organizations with their efforts to convert spaces in their facilities for emergency housing.

Your donation is tax deductible.

To learn about other ways to help with this mission, please contact the church at shelter@peterboroughumc.org or by phone at 603-924-4294, or visit our website at https://www.peterboroughumc.org/ .

Thank you!

‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Mathew 25:40