Lantern Festival
Overview
On September 28, 2024, we will host our signature fundraiser, the Lantern Festival. The theme is "illuminating community kindness."
This year, we will raise money to help reduce homelessness through our partnership with Womenaid of Greater Portsmouth. Womenaid receives many requests from people facing housing insecurity who are one unanticipated bill or debt away from the brink of homelessness. These requests include direct housing-related expenses such as back rent, outstanding utilities, and housing repairs.
Housing Instability
“Those who lack stable housing are more likely to experience homelessness, unemployment, substance use, food insecurity, and violence.”
Source: The Network for Public Health Law, April 2021
Our goal is to raise $25,000 through the generosity of corporate sponsors, local businesses, and community members. Together we can help families stay in their homes. By assisting people experiencing housing insecurity, we can help prevent homelessness. Imagine the impact your donation can make.
Details
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Date: Saturday, September 28th (Rain date of Sunday, September 29th)
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Time: Festival: 5:00 PM | Ceremony & Lantern Launch: 6:30 PM
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Location: South Mill Pond, Corner of Parrott Ave & Rogers St, Portsmouth, NH
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Music: Enjoy an evening of community spirit with DJ Skooch.
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Food Trucks: Savor delicious offerings from Moe's Italian Sandwiches and The Whoo(pie) Wagon.
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Ceremony: Join us for a brief ceremony featuring Deaglan McEachern, Mayor of Portsmouth, before the lantern launch.
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Lantern Launch: Following the ceremony, our dedicated volunteers will light and float lanterns on South Mill Pond. Afterward, we’ll ensure the pond remains pristine by retrieving all lanterns.
Lanterns are now on sale. Click here to learn more about how you can purchase lanterns. If you have additional questions, please refer to our FAQ document.​
Check out this 30-second video from the 2023 Lantern Festival. It provides a sneak peek of what to expect.
“Beautiful night at the lantern festival! Thank you Alliance for Greater Good and all the volunteers that made this night of kindness such a success!” - - Deaglan McEachern, Mayor of Portsmouth
Volunteer: We will need 80+ volunteers on the day of the Lantern Festival. Sign-up is now open. Click on the Volunteer button above.
Buy Lanterns: All proceeds from lantern sales will assist people experiencing housing insecurity and help prevent homelessness.
Donate: We welcome donations of any amount. All proceeds will assist people experiencing housing insecurity and help prevent homelessness.
Sponsor: All proceeds will go to neighbors needing financial assistance to stay in their homes.
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!
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