On behalf of the Board of Directors, Staff and, most importantly, the adolescents being served at The Chase Home for Children, we offer our thanks and appreciation for whatever support you may offer.

Monetary Donations made are allocated for such things as:

Tuition for driver's education and enrichment classes such as dance, yoga, photography, swimming, etc.
Fees for enrollment in community sporting activities or clubs
Required equipment for participation in school sports – cleats, padding, protective gear, uniforms, etc.
Educational field trips that are part of our Summer Program such as, the Boston Museum of Science; whale watches; the Weather Discovery Center at the Mount Washington Observatory; Squam Lake Science Center; the Portland Museum of Art; New England Aquarium in Boston, etc.
Adventure-based learning activities geared for self-esteem and team-building, such as ropes courses, rock climbing with instructors, white water rafting and kayaking
Group recreational activities, such as bowling, roller skating, snow tubing and skiing

Goods that we accept year-round:

Backpacks and school supplies
Sports/recreational equipment for general use, such as: softball equipment, skateboards with elbow/knee pads, wrist guards and helmets, snow tubes, ice skates, basketballs, volleyballs, soccer balls, water shoes, kayaks and paddles
Bedding: Twin Size – Including: mattresses and mattress covers, pillows and pillow covers, sheet sets, fleece blankets, comforter sets
Toiletries – male and female
Furniture – new or gently used: twin-size beds, bureau – 4 to 6 drawers, student desk and chair

The Holiday Season

For adolescents in a residential treatment program, the joy and excitement of the holiday season can be overshadowed by the reality of being in placement and away from home. Our experienced and dedicated staff are skilled in responding to the emotional needs of our youth and help them participate in our program holiday celebrations. Also, thanks to the generosity of so many groups and individuals from the community, our residents receive numerous gifts at the annual holiday party.

If you would like to make a contribution or send a gift during the holiday season, here are some suggestions:

Video Games: Xbox, Wii, etc. (Rated “T” for teens)
Educational Computer Games
Videos: exercise, sports, music groups, cars, hobbies
Movies (Please, no “R Rated “, “Unrated” or “Non-Rated”)
Movie Passes to local theaters
Gift Certificates: Fox Run Mall in Newington, Walmart, Target, T.J. Maxx, Marshall’s and Athletic Stores
Arts and Craft Supplies: water colors, pastels, markers, materials for scrapbooking and drawing
Yarn for knitting and crocheting
Age-Appropriate Books, Journals and Activity Books; Sudoku, crossword puzzles, Word Find
Board Games: chess, checkers, Monopoly, Mad Gab, Scabble, Uno, Yatzee, etc., and puzzles
Blank CDs
Headphones
Digital Cameras, Printer and Photo Paper
DDR (Dance Dance Revolution)

Donations

Since The Chase Home for Children was established, the generosity and kindness of the citizens of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area have always been impressive. The generosity of the community is needed to supplement insufficient government reimbursement in the face of rising costs.
At the Chase Home, we always appreciate donations of goods or funds for recreational, educational and cultural activities to enhance our programming throughout the year.

Cash donations of any amount help to subsidize critical activities for the residents and are greatly appreciated to augment our services for our youth and families.

To make a donation today via PayPal, please click here:

Please contact Mary Tarpey at mtarpey@chasehome.org or at 603-436-2216 [ext. 101] if you would like to donate goods or purchase a holiday gift. Thank you for your support!

THE CHASE HOME FOR CHILDREN IS A TAX-EXEMPT 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. A RECEIPT WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL DONATIONS FOR YOUR TAX FILES.