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NEWFOUNDLAKELIFE.COM March 2024 Circle Camp Matching
Challenge Campaign
The Steinwachs Family Foundation supports Circle Program’s camp by encouraging others to donate; will match all donations from January – March!
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PLYMOUTH – Circle Pro- gram Executive Director, Beth Dever announced on January 16th that the 30 year old NH nonprofit for girl/youth and teens received a $30,000 three-month challenge from The Steinwachs Family Foundation. The grant will match dollar-for-dollar (up to $5,000 individually) all donations from supporters who give during the months of January – March, doubling the impact of their con- tributions.
“We are very grateful for The Steinwachs Family Foundation to invest in Circle’s camp in a way that encourages others to deepen their support specifically for our beloved camp property.” Beth Dever, Executive Director
Why Support Circle Program Camp, Why Now?
The Circle Program is a 30- year nonprofit organization sup- porting girls and teens from 9 – 18 years of age in the Greater Concord area up through the Lakes Region of New Hamp- shire. It provides a tuition-free summer resident camp experi-
ence, year-round programming, and 1:1 mentorships for each of its participants.
The Circle Camp was started in 1993 by Camp Onaway Trust- ees for New Hampshire girls who wouldn’t otherwise have the op- portunity to attend a life-chang- ing summer camp program. The camp experience gave local girls the opportunity to stand out and succeed while surrounding them with trusted female role mod- els. The Circle Program would continue on Onaway’s or Camp Pasquaney’s campus for thirteen years.
After a lengthy search, rig- orous capital campaign, and extensive build, Circle Program opened its own “camp gate” in 2005 on a small pond north of Newfound Lake. Next year Cir- cle’s camp property and facilities will celebrate its 20th year!
As Robyn Boisvert, Circle Program’s Director of Programs & Camps, explains, “We are still young compared to many camps in the Lakes Region, but 20 years takes a toll on any physical camp property.”
Circle Program’s goal is to raise $60,000 in three months with the help of the Steinwachs Family Foundation, which has graciously agreed to match dol- lar for dollar ($5,000 individual maximum) up to $30,000. These funds will give the program the needed support to rectify areas at its camp property that need particular attention. The success of the longevity of their camp program depends on a sound maintenance and master renewal plan. This step is the first step to developing and operating a comprehensive, well-integrated, and cost-effective maintenance program as they move into their 20th year and beyond!
Donations to the Circle Pro- gram made online, over the phone, or by check between January 16th – March 31st are eligible for this exciting match! To follow the campaign, head to www.circleprogram.org/chal- lenge.
For more information, please call Circle Program at (603) 536- 4244 or email Olivia@circlepro- gram.org
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