"Community is about giving back. I received such a great education and foundation on the Seacoast, I want make sure our community remains strong so my family has the same things."
Thom Kraus
President, Exeter Chamber of Commerce
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"Community to me is about relationships. When we engage with different parts of the community - including those outside our comfort zone - relationships expand, connections are made and we, as well as the whole community, are better off."
David Dubois
Rochester Chief of Police
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 "Community means we have mutual concerns and great opportunities to make it a better place for all. Being aware of the needs of others, giving graciously of time, money, goods and services. Identify a passion and give back when appropriate. My passion for animals, affordable healthcare and a sustainable environment motivate me to get out of bed every day."
Joanne Lamprey
CEO Lamprey Oil & United Way 2007 Community Service Award recipient
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"Community comes from realizing that we can't really get things done without the help of the people to our left and our right. All of us participating in public service and community service are integral in making our communities as strong as they can be. And, leaders from the public, private and non-profit sectors working together gets the most done for the most people."
Steve Marchand
Mayor, City of Portsmouth
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 "What makes a community are the people who live there – people who want to make it a better place for their families and neighbors. That's why in our youth programs we stress to the kids the importance of giving back to their community."
Jack Buckley
Executive Director, Dover Housing Authority
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"Community is recognizing that our collective well-being is only as strong as the health and well-being of our most vulnerable members. Nonprofit organizations like Families First are one of the ways that we as a community take care of each other. We rely on our partnerships with business, volunteers, and other non-profits to create a better community for all of us." Helen Taft
Executive Director, Families First Health and Support Center
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 "Community is what gives meaning and purpose to our lives. How many ways have great thinkers said there is no life without the relationships around us? What makes a community is a series of small acts that bind us together and make us a part of something that is bigger than ourselves and gives us the sense of belonging, pride and hope."
Reverend Peter Lane
Trinity Episcopal Church, Hampton
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 "Community is more than where I live or where I work. It's knowing my neighbors and the people at the corner store. Being able to afford a home in the same community where you work allows you to be a part of your community. And when you give back to your community, you know that the benefits you receive will always be greater than what you gave."
Richard Martell,
United Way Volunteer & 2007 Annual Community Campaign Chair
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